Housing And Higher Wages Top UCHRA Regional Priorities
UCHRA prioritizing affordable housing and higher-paying job opportunities after its recent community needs assessment found those issues as the top concerns for residents. Community Services Assistant Jordan Herald said the assessment identifies gaps in services and determines where the agency should focus its resources. Herald said the survey gathered input from more than 2,000 individuals […]
UCHRA: Hunger Not In Top Needs Of The Region For First Time
A UCHRA assessment found hunger and food insecurity did not register among the Upper Cumberland’s top five needs this year. September is Hunger Action Month. UCHRA Deputy Director LaNelle Godsey said the organization remains focused on the issue, with one person going hungry being one too many. Godsey said there were several factors that helped […]
UCHRA Community Needs Assessment Out Now
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency wants your input as to the community’s needs. The UCHRA Community Needs Assessment focuses on the strengths, needs and gaps in services across the Upper Cumberland. Community Services Assistant Director Megan Spurgeon said the results are used for the Community Services Block Grant. The CSBG program provides funds for […]
