About us
Since 1960, the United Way of Loudon County has been uniting people and resources in building a stronger, healthier community. We envision a community where all people achieve their full human potential through education, financial stability, and health & well-being
Over the last 10 years alone, we have raised and strategically funneled over 4.11 million dollars for the community, funding approximately 28 local agencies and more than 30 nonprofit programs annually in Loudon County.
Mission
UWLC unites the caring power of donors & community partners to bring about both immediate & lasting change in the lives of people in our community
Vision
We envision a community where all people achieve their full human potential through education, stability, and health & well-being.
2021-2022 Board of Directors
Board Chair – Cheri Parrish, Loudon County Schools
Sean Hensley, Proton Power, Inc.
Richard May, Primient
Crystall Creditt, Kimberly-Clark
Susan Fox, Lenoir County Schools
Chelsea Henrikson, Kimberly-Clark
Marilyn Phifer, Primient
Leon Shields, LCUB
Sarah Wilkerson, Lenoir City
Brandon Allen, Attorney at London Amburn
Staff
Darcy Welch, Executive Director
How Our Community Views Us
990 and Audit Information
UWLC is a not-for-profit organization exempt from income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and provides supporting services and other assistance to public and private agencies and community organizations to meet the human service needs of the general public of Loudon County.
UWLC is governed by a local board of directors and operates under charitable solicitation permits issued by the State of Tennessee.
UWLC pays annual dues of 1% to United Way Worldwide and .15 to United Ways of Tennessee.
UWLC deducts 12% of the total amount pledged to UWLC to cover fundraising and administration costs. This amount is paid to the United Way of Greater Knoxville, the administrative and support services provider for UWLC.