She was named President & CEO of United Way of Blount County in August 2013. She is a 2004 graduate of Leadership Blount and a 2008 graduate of East Tennessee Regional Leadership. In 2010, she received the Leadership Blount Alumni Service Award. Jennifer was also nominated for the Athena Leadership Award in 2015 and 2018. Jennifer is thankful for the opportunity to lead United Way of Blount County. She said there's no place she'd rather be than serving our community with a talented staff, volunteers, and her family by her side. Our Location The office of United Way of Blount County is located at: 1615 East Broadway Avenue Maryville, TN 37804 From Knoxville, take Alcoa Highway to Pellissippi Parkway (I-140 East). At the end of the parkway, turn right onto East Broadway Avenue. The United Way of Blount County Office is 2. 5 miles on the right.
We are so very sorry for your tragic loss. Amelia will live on in the hearts of those who knew her and... Read More » 7 of 26 | Posted by: Craig & Melissa Neubert - TN "I am so sorry for your loss.. While I never knew her my girls attend William Blount. She seemed like a very sweet young lady and she will be missed... Read More » 8 of 26 | Posted by: Stephanie Nichols, Courtney and Sabrina Digby - TN "I'm sorry about your loss.. Amelia was a great girl and an amazing friend. Praying for your family. 9 of 26 | Posted by: Adam Rosenbaum "So sorry to hear of this tragedy. God must have needed another angel. Our family will hold you in our hearts with lots of prayers. May God hold you... Read More » 10 of 26 | Posted by: Dorothy Knouff - Maryville, TN "Amelia was so very special to Bailey. Her smile was contagious and genuine. Bailey so proundly wears the bracelet they got last year at Dollywood... Read More » 11 of 26 | Posted by: Blaine, Tammy, Bailey and Evan - TN "May god be with your family in this time of need and in your hearts always.
32 of 49 | Posted by: Benny & Becky Headrick - TN "Mrs. Headrick was a fine woman, who has left a legacy of love and compassion in the community. My deepest sympathy for everyone who loved her.... Read More » 33 of 49 | Posted by: Kevin W Shepherd - Maryville, TN "Dearest Robert and Family, I am so sorry for your great loss. Knowing the grief and sorrow this brings to you and your family saddens me to the... Read More » 34 of 49 | Posted by: Karen Jinks - Knoxville, TN "Michael and Family, With our Deepest Sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Your Friends, Rick & Tia Spires 35 of 49 | Posted by: Rick Spires - Lenoir City, TN "Dear Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Diane was an amazing person and it was a delight to know her. I saw Robert over the Christmas holidays... Read More » 36 of 49 | Posted by: Janice Davis - Knoxville, TN "We are so sorry for your loss! May GOD be with you in this time of sorrow and always. 37 of 49 | Posted by: Earl & Inez Adams - Maryville, TN "Diane and Lowell were so supportive through the death of my parents who grew up with them and were their friends.
The board began planning a fall campaign right away. Mr. Dick Goddard was asked to be the Campaign Chairman for this young and growing charity organization. In that year, $86, 150 was raised to assist 14 agencies that provided help to hundreds of people in our community. In 1973, the Board of Directors voted to change the organization's name to United Way of Blount County (UWBC). That year $229, 132 was raised under the leadership of Campaign Chair Dean Stone. That money helped 17 agencies make a difference in the lives of people of Blount County. In 1997, UWBC began program funding, and over 50 people participated in the allocations process. UWBC celebrated their 50th Anniversary in 2004. That year, UWBC moved into a new facility and the campaign raised $1, 850, 424 for our partner agencies with the help of our Campaign Chair Greg McClain and a host of volunteers. In 2008, UWBC hired new President & CEO Michelle Hankes following Sandra Davis' retirement after 17 years with United Way.
"Of course everybody knows what we were doing now. We didn't then, " Headrick said about her role as one of the 'Calutron Girls' during the Manhattan Project of WWII. At the time, she had no idea why she was turning knobs and watching dials. "We helped win the war. " Life has changed a lot since then. She has four children, 15 grandchildren, and more than 20 great-grandchildren. Her husband, Albert, has since passed away. "We had a wonderful marriage. " While the years have passed by, Headrick's demeanor has stayed constant. "She's just sweetness personified. She's just precious, " McHugh said about her friend. With her 100 birthday a few days away, she's not focused on the number on the cake, just on living the life that earned those triple digits. Headrick's friends at South Knoxville Church of God are throwing her a birthday party on Mar. 7. She taught as a Sunday School teacher there for more than 50 years before taking a step back from volunteering when she turned 90.
I remember Diane's smile and the good words for me when she came into the... Read More » 22 of 49 | Posted by: Winnie Johnson - Maryville, TN "Lowell & Robert It was such a shock to hear of Diane unexpected passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. 23 of 49 | Posted by: Jimmy & Bobbi and Hunter Cook - IN "We are so very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Headrick was a lovely lady with a ready smile. It was a blessing to know her, and you are all in our... Read More » 24 of 49 | Posted by: Kathryn King - Maryville, TN "Lowell and family I am so sorry for your was a great friend and co was always smiling and will be truly missed by all who knew... Read More » 25 of 49 | Posted by: R H Jewell - Alcoa, TN "Not sure we ever saw Diane without a smile. Her infectious laugh brought happiness to those who could hear it. She will be missed. We are so sorry... Read More » 26 of 49 | Posted by: Jack & Faye Bryant - Townsend, TN "Diane was a rare jewel on this earth, always positive, kind, and enthusiastic.
Please accept our sincerest sympathy. So sorry I couldn't be there to express my... Read More » 11 of 49 | Posted by: Will Ludwig - Friendsville, TN "Dianne and Lowell Diane was the basketball bus and was so ful of fun. She was a pretty girl and I know she enjoyed the baskeball gmes tht Marhta... Read More » 12 of 49 | Posted by: Betty Walkekr Ledden - Knoxville, TN "I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for your family and Mrs. Headrick. With my warmest regards to you all. Respectfully, Jim Scully 13 of 49 | Posted by: Jim Scully - Maryville, TN "My heart was saddened when I heard about Diane's passing. I worked with her at Delta in Knoxville. She was always so full of life and laughter a... Read More » 14 of 49 | Posted by: Linda McKinley - Knoxville, TN "May Your memories give you smiles, Your Faith strength, and Your family and friends love and comfort during this difficult time 15 of 49 | Posted by: John and Glenda Huff - Seymour, TN "Thinking of you and your family in this time of great loss.