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Empowering Lives Through Community Support

At Michael Dunn Center, your compassion becomes opportunity. Your support opens doors for people of all abilities, as they discover new skills, connect with others, and experience greater independence right here in our community.

When you give, you are investing in real lives: children gaining confidence through early supports, adults building meaningful routines and relationships, and families finding the guidance and resources they need to thrive.

Every contribution makes a difference. Whether it’s a one-time gift, a sustaining monthly donation, an in-kind contribution, or a transformational leadership or naming opportunity, your generosity fuels programs that change lives every single day.

Together, we can create a community where everyone is valued, included, and empowered to reach their fullest potential.

Will you join us in creating greater opportunities for those we serve?

For questions and to find out more about giving back to MDC, please feel free to contact us at 865-376-3416.

Make a Donation

Make a secure one-time gift online or by mail to support the mission of Michael Dunn Center and its many programs.

Monthly Champions

Join our circle of monthly champions and help ensure the individuals we serve have the steady encouragement, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive all year long.

Become a

“Partner in Inclusion”

With an annual gift of $1,000 or more, you become part of a committted community of supporters who help create greater independence, opportunity, and belonging for those we serve.

Shop Our Wi$hlist

Browse and shop our Amazon Wishlist to help provide essential items that make a meaningful impact at MDC. By shopping our wishlist, your support truly makes a difference. 

Leave a Legacy Gift

By including MDC in your estate plans, you extend your care into the future, ensuring ongoing support for the people we serve. 

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Leave a Legacy Gift

For those interested in our Leave a Legacy Gift, Donor-Directed Charitable Funding, Securities Contributions, and Honor your Impact giving options, please contact Brandon Layne, Interim President/CEO, directly at  brandon.layne@michaeldunncenter.org or 865-376-3416 ext. 202.

Impactful Partnerships & Sponsorships

Your company can support MDC’s mission through charitable gifts or sponsorships, helping us expand the care and opportunities we provide. 

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Impactful Partnerships & Sponsorships

For those interested in sponsoring MDC through charitable gifts or event sponsorships such as our Annual Michael Dunn Foundation Golf Classic, Trunk or Treat, Community Picnic, Christmas Appeal and more, please contact Courtney Briley, Community Relations Coordinator, at courtney.briley@michaeldunncenter.org or 865-376-3416 ext. 215.

Donor-Directed Charitable Funding

By directing a Donor-Advised Fund contribution to MDC, you help ensure the individuals we serve receive consistent, meaningful support. 

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Donor-Directed Charitable Funding

For those interested in our Leave a Legacy Gift, Donor-Directed Charitable Funding, Securities Contributions, and Honor your Impact giving options, please contact Brandon Layne, Interim President/CEO, directly at  brandon.layne@michaeldunncenter.org or 865-376-3416 ext. 202.

Securities Contributions

A gift of appreciated securities helps fuel MDC’s programs and may provide financial benefits to you as well. 

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Securities Contributions

For those interested in our Leave a Legacy Gift, Donor-Directed Charitable Funding, Securities Contributions, and Honor your Impact giving options, please contact Brandon Layne, Interim President/CEO, directly at  brandon.layne@michaeldunncenter.org or 865-376-3416 ext. 202.

Honor Your Impact

Honor someone’s impact by adding their name to an MDC space, ensuring their influence continues to support those we serve.

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Honor Your Impact

For those interested in our Leave a Legacy Gift, Donor-Directed Charitable Funding, Securities Contributions, and Honor your Impact giving options, please contact Brandon Layne, Interim President/CEO, directly at  brandon.layne@michaeldunncenter.org or 865-376-3416 ext. 202.

Make a Donation

Make a secure one-time gift online or by mail to support the mission of Michael Dunn Center and its many programs.

Monthly Champions

Join our circle of monthly champions and help ensure the individuals we serve have the steady encouragement, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive all year long.

Become a

“Partner in Inclusion”

With an annual gift of $1,000 or more, you become part of a committted community of supporters who help create greater independence, opportunity, and belonging for those we serve.

Shop Our Wi$hlist

Browse and shop our Amazon Wishlist to help provide essential items that make a meaningful impact at MDC. By shopping our wishlist, your support truly makes a difference. 

Leave a Legacy Gift

By including MDC in your estate plans, you extend your care into the future, ensuring ongoing support for the people we serve. 

Q

Leave a Legacy Gift

For those interested in our Leave a Legacy Gift, Donor-Directed Charitable Funding, Securities Contributions, and Honor your Impact giving options, please contact Brandon Layne, Interim President/CEO, directly at  brandon.layne@michaeldunncenter.org or 865-376-3416 ext. 202.

Impactful Partnerships & Sponsorships

Your company can support MDC’s mission through charitable gifts or sponsorships, helping us expand the care and opportunities we provide. 

Q

Impactful Partnerships & Sponsorships

For those interested in sponsoring MDC through charitable gifts or event sponsorships such as our Annual Michael Dunn Foundation Golf Classic, Trunk or Treat, Community Picnic, Christmas Appeal and more, please contact Courtney Briley, Community Relations Coordinator, at courtney.briley@michaeldunncenter.org or 865-376-3416 ext. 215.

Donor-Directed Charitable Funding

By directing a Donor-Advised Fund contribution to MDC, you help ensure the individuals we serve receive consistent, meaningful support. 

Q

Donor-Directed Charitable Funding

For those interested in our Leave a Legacy Gift, Donor-Directed Charitable Funding, Securities Contributions, and Honor your Impact giving options, please contact Brandon Layne, Interim President/CEO, directly at  brandon.layne@michaeldunncenter.org or 865-376-3416 ext. 202.

Securities Contributions

A gift of appreciated securities helps fuel MDC’s programs and may provide financial benefits to you as well. 

Q

Securities Contributions

For those interested in our Leave a Legacy Gift, Donor-Directed Charitable Funding, Securities Contributions, and Honor your Impact giving options, please contact Brandon Layne, Interim President/CEO, directly at  brandon.layne@michaeldunncenter.org or 865-376-3416 ext. 202.

Honor Your Impact

Honor someone’s impact by adding their name to an MDC space, ensuring their influence continues to support those we serve.

Q

Honor Your Impact

For those interested in our Leave a Legacy Gift, Donor-Directed Charitable Funding, Securities Contributions, and Honor your Impact giving options, please contact Brandon Layne, Interim President/CEO, directly at  brandon.layne@michaeldunncenter.org or 865-376-3416 ext. 202.