COMPASSION IN ACTION

The Darryl Worley Foundation is a 501(c)3 public benefit corporation located in Savannah, Tennessee. The Foundation was created in 2002 as a way for Darryl Worley and his friends to thank the Hardin County community for their love, support, and encouragement by giving back to those in need. Since its inception, the Darryl Worley Foundation has given over 2.5 million dollars in grants to causes and organizations throughout West Tennessee, Northwestern Alabama, and Northeastern Mississippi

In 2025, the Darryl Worley Foundation’s Board of Directors has adopted a new chapter for the organization’s growth and impact in communities. Expanding support to Middle and West Tennessee and North Mississippi counties of Hardin, McNairy, Wayne, Decatur, Lawrence, Alcorn, and Tishomingo. Darryl Worley Foundation has structured its giving to support nonprofit organizations under these areas of giving:

The Darryl Worley Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public benefit corporation located in Savannah, Tennessee. The Foundation was created in 2002 as a way for Darryl Worley and his friends to thank the Hardin County community for their love, support, and encouragement by giving back to those in need. Since its inception, the Darryl Worley Foundation has given over 2.5 million dollars in grants to causes and organizations throughout West Tennessee, Northwestern Alabama, and Northeastern Mississippi.

In 2025, the Darryl Worley Foundation’s Board of Directors adopted a new chapter for the organization’s growth and impact in communities across Middle and West Tennessee and North Mississippi. The Darryl Worley Foundation has structured its giving to support nonprofit organizations under these Areas of Giving:

Youth and Future Generations
Disaster Preparedness and Relief
Senior Assistance and Veterans Assistance
Pathways to Healing


The Mission of The Darryl Worley Foundation is to provide trusted, compassionate and community focused care. Our desire is to constantly be giving back to the community and to encourage others to do the same. The Foundation raises funds to support these efforts through direct donations and events such as The Tennessee River Run.

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Our mission

Building community. Creating Impact.

Our vision

Compassion in action for a brighter future.

Our areas of giving

We are dedicated to serving six counties: Hardin, McNairy, Wayne, Decatur, Lawrence, Alcorn, and Tishomingo.

Youth and Future Generations

Supporting our Youth

Disaster Preparedness and Relief

For Natural Disasters
(open application process based on community need).

Senior Assistance and Veterans Assistance

For Elder and Veterans Assistance
We offer individual grants

Pathways to Healing

For Mental health and Rehabilitation
We offer individual grants

We offer individual grants. For more information on our giving process, please reach out to our office at office@darrylworleyfoundation.com

Our Stories

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OUR FOCUS

RECENT CAUSES

Cancer Treatment Center

The Darryl Worley Cancer Treatment Center started as a passion project for Darryl himself after losing two grandfathers to cancer. The Center, opened in 2010, allows for all cancer patients in Hardin and surrounding counties to receive chemotherapy and radiation therapy treatments close to home, rather than embarking on day-long trips out of town. The Center currently treats approximately 800 patients a month.

Aspell Recovery Center

Aspell Recovery Center is licensed by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and serves West Tennessee regarding issues related to addiction and co-occurring disorders. Aspell focuses on continuum of care and measures success by the standard of abstinence, rearrest, employment, and treatment benefits 6 months post discharge.

Leader In Me

Leader In Me is a comprehensive school improvement model that empowers students with the leadership and life skills they need to thrive in the 21st century. The program unites students, staff, and families to help schools create well rounded people and life-ready learners. Schools work to prepare students for college and career, and equip them with life-readiness skills that are necessary in today’s ever-changing world.

I can’t save them by myself
Oh, but God forbid that I just turn my head
And walk on by
Don’t let me be a stranger to those less fortunate than I

Darryl Worley, Less Fortunate Than I

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