Douglas Cherokee Economic Authority Inc is a community action agency serving six rural Appalachian counties in East Tennessee: Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Monroe, and Sevier. With an operating budget of $19.4 million and total revenue of $23.8 million, the organization is dedicated to helping families living in poverty improve their lives through assistance and services, empowering them to help themselves. The agency does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue, ensuring a diverse funding base to support its mission.