UCHRA Applies For State Funding To Establish Day Reporting System
UCHRA awaiting feedback from a state grant application to reduce the amount of drug offenders serving time. Executive Director Mark Farley said funding would be used to create three day reporting centers. They serve as alternatives to incarceration by placing eligible participants in outpatient programs. “We’ve proposed to offer three day reporting,” Farley said. “That […]
UCHRA Awarded $25 Million For “Empower Upper Cumberland” Initiative
A new process to alleviate poverty in the Upper Cumberland began Thursday. The State Department of Human Services officially announced UCHRA as a $25 million grant recipient to implement a three-year pilot called “Empower Upper Cumberland.” Governor Bill Lee called the collaborative partnership a new and innovative way to bridge the gap for families. “The […]
UCHRA/UCDD Pilot Program To Receive State Funding
The Upper Cumberland will be announced as a pilot grant winner by the state Thursday that changes how help is delivered to those in need. A press conference has been called for at the state capitol at 10:45 a.m. Governor Bill Lee will announce that UCDD/UCHRA will be one of seven entities that receive up […]
UCHRA No Longer Requiring Masks On Public Transportation
Changes to UCHRA public transportation’s COVID precautions were made Tuesday. “In accordance to the court ruling and the TSA no longer enforcing the federal mask mandate, face masks will no longer be required for our customers and staff members on our public transportation vehicles and facilities,” Transportation Director Holly Montooth said. Montooth said the decision […]
UCHRA Presents Pilot Program For State Funding Thursday
UCHRA will make its presentation to the state Thursday for its chance for a $25 million grant over three years. Pilot program presentations from 17 entities are scheduled. The entities competing for grants to change how assistance is delivered to families. Executive Director Mark Farley said countless hours have been spent preparing. “The basis of […]
Smithville Moving Forward With Transitional Housing Grant Application
Smithville seeking state funding to purchase a facility to create additional transitional housing for those battling drug abuse. UCDD/UCHRA applying for the grant on behalf of the city. Executive Director Mark Farley said the entities pursued DeKalb County since its application would likely score the highest out of the region. “In the state of Tennessee, […]
Committee Named To Review UCDD/UCHRA Executive And Finance Directors
UCDD/UCHRA Executive Committees will conduct performance evaluations of Executive Director Mark Farley and Finance Director Ginger Stout in the next thirty days. Chair Randy Heady leading a three-person committee including Smith County Mayor Jeff Mason and Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster. Heady said the reviews are conducted annually. “Our job is to evaluate them, evaluate […]
UCHRA Exploring Sites To Possibly Relocate And Build New Office
The Cookeville UCHRA Office at Jefferson Avenue could be relocated in the next few years. The UCHRA Executive Committee approved Executive Director Mark Farley to explore properties suitable for a new building Wednesday. Farley said he wanted to start the process since the current building lease ends in five years. “You got to start planning […]
Empower UC Seeking Community Input On Needy Families Survey
The Empower UC Collaboration wants community input. The group is finishing the preparation for a $25 million dollar grant to reimagine how UC families in need are served. Project Director Megan Spurgeon said that the opportunity came about through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Opportunity Act. She said that their goal is to bring […]
UCHRA Strengthening Grant Application To Help Poverty In Families
UCHRA’s Policy Council got its first glance at a region wide grant proposal Wednesday that could change how Upper Cumberland services are administered. UCHRA applying to $25 million over three years through a state grant program focusing on poverty stricken families. Executive Director Mark Farley said family, workforce and education make up the three aspects […]
