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UCOR makes second $20,000 donation to Emory Valley Center

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UCOR Donates to Emory Valley Center

Pictured above from left are Gene Caldwell, Jennifer Enderson, Leo Sain, and Dottie Thompson. (Submitted photo)

UCOR, the federal cleanup contractor in Oak Ridge, recently donated a second installment pledge of $20,000 to the Emory Valley Center, a press release said.

In 2010, UCOR pledged to Emory Valley Center fundraising co-chairs Gene Caldwell and Dottie Thompson that it would donate $100,000 during the next five years to help build a new center.

“We believe in the importance of the work done to help so many people at Emory Valley Center,” UCOR President Leo Sain said in the press release. [Read more…]

Kiwanis meeting features EVC employment coordinator

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The Tuesday meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Oak Ridge will feature Norm Nelson of the Emory Valley Center.

Nelson, EVC supported employment coordinator, will discuss community workplace accommodations made at the center and in the community to allow agency clients to be employed.

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Emory Valley Center donates to United Way

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Emory Valley Center Donates to United Way

Pictured above from left to right are Georgia Brownfield and Heather Gann of Emory Valley Center, United Way chair Tom Hilton, and Robin Biloski of EVC. (Submitted photo)

Emory Valley Center recently presented a check for $16,320 to Tom Hilton from Y-12 Federal Credit Union, the 2012 United Way Chair.

“United Way is a generous donor to Emory Valley Center, and we as employees felt the best way to let the agency know of our appreciation was to contribute to the fund campaign,” said Heather Gann, EVC United Way Leader. “United Way of Anderson County is such a support system to so many agencies, and we are also a support system to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities; it just seemed a natural fit.”

“We so much appreciate the donation of the many Emory Valley Center employees,” Hilton said. “We are pleased to assist agencies such as Emory Valley Center as they do so much for the community.”

Knights of Columbus donates to Emory Valley Center

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Knights Chapter Emory Valley Center Donation

The Emory Valley Center recently received a $477 donation from the M.R. Foundation of Tennessee Inc., a Tennessee Knights of Columbus Clinton Chapter charity. EVC President Jennifer Enderson accepted the donation from Michael Haka of the Knights of Columbus. (Submitted photo)

The Emory Valley Center in Oak Ridge recently received a $477 donation from Knights of Columbus Clinton Chapter.

The Emory Valley Center is in the middle of a fund-raising campaign to build a new facility next to its current offices on Emory Valley Road.

EVC President Jennifer Enderson accepted the recent donation from Michael Haka of the Knights of Columbus.

The money came from the M.R. Foundation of Tennessee Inc., Tennessee Knights of Columbus Clinton Chapter charity, a press release said.

AARP gives Emory Valley Center $1,000 on behalf of former lawmaker

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Former state Rep. Gene Caldwell earned $1,000 as one of three finalists for an AARP community service award, and he donated the money to the Emory Valley Center, a press release said.

The money will be used to help replace an Emory Valley Center building that will be demolished, the press release said. The center is raising money to replace the 55-year-old building, which serves intellectually and developmentally disabled children and adults in East Tennessee, and Caldwell is co-chairing the capital campaign.

Caldwell was one of three finalists for the 2012 AARP Tennessee Andrus Award for Community Service, which earned him $1,000 for the charity of his choice, the press release said.

“This is about leaving a legacy for our most vulnerable citizens, many of whom were my patients,” said Caldwell, who is also a retired pediatrician. “To see them find identities, friendships, and meaningful work changes their outlook and behavior—and it lifts a tremendous burden from the hearts of their parents.”

Tennessee Rep. John Ragan, an Oak Ridge Republican, nominated Caldwell for the award, saying he “has been a tireless advocate for children, seniors and the disabled, and has contributed immeasurably to his community.”

Emory Valley Center President Jennifer Enderson said the AARP recognition was well-deserved.

“Emory Valley Center is so thankful for all that Dr. Caldwell has done on behalf of the center,” she said. “He is truly amazing.”

The press release said this is the second year that AARP has given money to charities chosen by the top three Andrus award finalists. Caldwell was among more than 30 people from across the state nominated for the award.

“As someone who has known Dr. Caldwell for years and has seen the work he has done for his community and this state, it was an honor to recognize him for his commitment and passion for helping others,” said AARP Tennessee Communications Director Karin Miller, who presented the check on Friday.

Anyone wishing to donate to the EVC Capital Campaign may mail a contribution to P.O. Box 5328, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, or go online to www.emoryvalleycenter.com.

Emory Valley Center receives $500,000 ARC grant award for new building

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Emory Valley Center Appalachian Regional Commission Grant

Local, state, and federal officials have supported a $500,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant for a new building for the Emory Valley Center in Oak Ridge. (Submitted photo)

A $500,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission will help the Emory Valley Center build a new facility, a press release said.

The new building will be constructed next to the EVC’s current administration office on Emory Valley Road in Oak Ridge.

The funding for the first phase of the project includes design and architectural fees as well as some initial construction costs, the press release said. Site work will include grading, tree and stump removal, fencing, and environmental protections such as settling basins.

The initial infrastructure work includes installation of underground utilities such as water, sewer, electrical, and telecommunication lines, the press release said.

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