ORNL FCU 75 Years

OUR PARTNERS SAY . . . When I took over as Executive Director at Dogwood

Arts five years ago, I knew that ORNL Federal Credit Union was our presenting sponsor and largest single entity donor. But I had no idea that they were also personally and passionately invested in our mission on a staff level, offering tremendous volunteer support for our efforts in addition to the unparalleled financial support they provide. As our presenting sponsor, ORNL FCU sponsors every single one of our 21 annual events focused on promoting and celebrating the art, culture, and natural beauty of East Tennessee. The impact of that support can best be seen in the beaming smiles on the faces of our friends and neighbors who come together to participate in the events they make possible - all age groups, all ethnicities, all socioeconomic backgrounds - all of them gather to create, perform, listen, dance, and learn. Differences are celebrated while hearts and minds are opened, and the result is a more integrated, connected community that is richer for the experiences made possible by the support of our credit union. From the president to the tellers I talk with when I drive through the ITM, ORNL FCU is earnestly and authentically connected to the work we do and that shows in big and small ways, every year, without fail.

So cheers to the past 75 years of doing good things for our community! Can’t wait to see what good things the next 75 years will bring.

SHERRY JENKINS Executive Director Dogwood Arts

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