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United Way of Anderson County (UWAC)

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We are constantly evaluating the gaps in services in our area to best provide for the needs of the community.

United Way serving Anderson, Campbell, Scott and Morgan Counties exists to unite the community and mobilize resources so every child, individual and family can thrive. We would love for you to join us in making Anderson County the best it can be!

11/04/2026

Behind the scenes, volunteers help nonprofits do what they do best: serve people.

During United Way's Day of Caring, volunteers from Acato helped organize the East Tennessee Kidney Foundation's new office space.

An organized workspace helps staff focus their time and attention on supporting kidney patients and their families.

Thank you, Acato, for contributing your time and helping this important community organization prepare for its next chapter!

11/04/2026

⭐ Our community is filled with people making a difference. Let's celebrate them!

From volunteers who generously share their time to nonprofit organizations working to meet critical needs, there are so many people making Anderson County and our surrounding communities better places to live.

United Way of Anderson County's annual Starfish Awards Luncheon recognizes the individuals, organizations, and community partners whose kindness, leadership, and dedication help strengthen our communities.

Starfish Nominees

Bonnie Carroll -- Her impact is defined by her dedicated service to civic leadership and educational advancement. By providing vital time and resources to local organizations, she has helped them fulfill their missions, strengthen their operations, and directly uplift our community.

Jim Dodson – Jim has been involved in a wide variety of organizations throughout the community. He is a member of ADFAC's (Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties) Board of Directors and a member of Rotary. He is a City Council member and Mayor Pro Tem. He is head of the art coalition and a 40-year veteran teacher in Oak Ridge City Schools.

We invite you to join us for this special celebration of community service!

📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
🕦 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton, Oak Ridge, TN

🎟️ Purchase your tickets at uwayac.org/starfish or scan the QR code.

11/03/2026

Supporting access to health care takes many helping hands.

During Day of Caring, volunteers from Oak Ridge Associated Universities assembled syringe kits for the Free Medical Clinic .

By preparing these essential medical supplies, volunteers helped support the clinic's ongoing work providing health care to people in our community.

Thank you, ORAU, for giving your time to support local health services and the people who rely on them!

11/03/2026

ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. These are people and families earning income but struggling to cover everyday essentials. Understanding ALICE helps us see financial hardship beyond traditional poverty measures.

11/03/2026

🏈🏆 Super Bowl Memories and a Winning Spirit of Giving!

Y-12 kicked off its annual United Way campaign with plenty of excitement, from pie-to-the-face fundraising to a chance to see a piece of NFL history!

One of the highlights was seeing a 1996 Green Bay Packers Super Bowl championship ring, displayed by Bruce Alan Wilkerson!

The event also featured Alan Williams, Paul Brown, Larry Rubens, Anthony Hancock, and Lenny Moore Taylor, adding to the excitement of the celebration.

But the biggest win was for our community! ❤️ Y-12 employees have raised more than $25,000 to support local United Way partners, in addition to employee contributions and CNS corporate giving.

A huge thank you to everyone at Y-12 for your generosity, enthusiasm, and commitment to making a difference. That's what we call a championship team!

11/03/2026

As volunteers, we don’t always get to see what happens after our work is done. This time, we do. 💙

A family that has experienced homelessness for six months will soon move into the TORCH house () that BWXT () volunteers spruced up during United Way’s Day of Caring.

That connection began with having someone in place to bring people and projects together. AmeriCorps Community Cares (), a program funded by Volunteer Tennessee (), funds the Volunteer Coordinator position held by Lisa Moeller at United Way of Anderson County. In that role, Lisa organized Day of Caring, bringing together dozens of volunteers to meet local needs—including the BWXT team’s work at TORCH.

The family is supported by our East Tennessee Collaborative (ETC) project, which helps families move from ALICE toward self-sufficiency through personalized coaching, flexible financial assistance, and employer partnerships.

This is volunteering coming full circle: a funded coordinator position makes it possible to organize service, volunteers put their time and energy into a home, and a family preparing for a new chapter benefits from that care.

We’re thankful for AmeriCorps Community Cares and Volunteer Tennessee for making Lisa’s role possible, for Lisa’s coordination, and for BWXT, and TORCH for the work that connects an act of service to a family’s next step forward.

11/02/2026

🌶️🥣 Serving Up Good Food for a Great Cause!

A little friendly competition, delicious chili and soup, and a whole lot of community spirit!

Thank you to Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services for hosting its Chili-Soup Cookoff to benefit United Way of Anderson County!

We're grateful for the Ridgeview team and their commitment to giving back. Events like this remind us that making a difference can be as simple as coming together, sharing a meal, and supporting our neighbors.

Thank you for helping us build a stronger, healthier community! ❤️

11/02/2026

Having a job does not always mean earning enough to cover housing, food, transportation, child care, and health care. Many ALICE households work hard while facing difficult choices about basic needs.

11/02/2026

⭐ Our community is filled with people making a difference. Let's celebrate them!

From volunteers who generously share their time to nonprofit organizations working to meet critical needs, there are so many people making Anderson County and our surrounding communities better places to live.

Starfish Nominees

Bonnie Carroll -- Her impact is defined by her dedicated service to civic leadership and educational advancement. By providing vital time and resources to local organizations, she has helped them fulfill their missions, strengthen their operations, and directly uplift our community.

Jim Dodson – Jim has been involved in a wide variety of organizations throughout the community. He is a member of ADFAC's (Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties) Board of Directors and a member of Rotary. He is a City Council member and Mayor Pro Tem. He is head of the art coalition and a 40-year veteran teacher in Oak Ridge City Schools.

United Way of Anderson County's annual Starfish Awards Luncheon recognizes the individuals, organizations, and community partners whose kindness, leadership, and dedication help strengthen our communities.

We invite you to join us for this special celebration of community service!

📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
🕦 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton, Oak Ridge, TN

🎟️ Purchase your tickets at uwayac.org/starfish or scan the QR code.

11/02/2026

Sometimes a few encouraging words can brighten a difficult day.

Volunteers from Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) spent part of United Way's Day of Caring writing thoughtful cards for dialysis patients served by the East Tennessee Kidney Foundation .

For people managing ongoing medical treatments, knowing someone is thinking of them can provide a meaningful moment of encouragement.

Thank you, ORAU, for showing that care can take many forms, including a personal message of support.

Address

301 Broadway Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN
37830

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://uwayac.org/

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