UCOR commits financial and employee support to many organizations in Anderson and Roane counties, as well as our other surrounding counties. In addition to corporate monetary giving, UCOR provides in-kind services and its leadership seek opportunities to give their time and talents through volunteerism to East Tennessee communities and other regions of the state. Our focus areas are

•  Advocating for children’s needs
•  Developing and educating our current and future workforce
•  Promoting health and wellness, with emphasis on behavioral and mental health
•  Conserving and preserving the land where we live and work

UCOR encourages volunteerism by sponsoring events in which employees can participate and communicating volunteer opportunities. Also, our leadership team lends their expertise to local and regional organizations by serving on several boards.

Our advocacy for children includes basic needs, education, and health and wellness. In support of East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, we annually support the Fantasy of Trees program, have assisted with Emergency Room expansion, and more. We also support school programs through Second Harvest and United Way,  the Oak Ridge Shop with a Hero holiday program, and more.

UCOR has recently expanded its health and wellness advocacy to include behavioral and mental health. We support programs for East Tennessee’s Children’s Hospital, Methodist Medical Center, Covenant Health’s Artsclamation! that benefits Peninsula Behavioral Health, as well as the Secret City Half Marathon and 5K, and more.