Jackson County Mayor: UC Needs More Collaboration Between Counties
UCHRA Board Chairman Randy Heady said the region’s success relies on collaboration between county mayors. Heady addressed the board at Thursday’s End-Of-Year Board Meeting. Heady said county mayors need to pretend that there are no borders between cities and counties. “We need to work together,” Heady said. “We’re going to be stronger as an Upper […]
This Week: Putnam County Ratifies New Fire Chief, White County Considers Levying Sales Tax
This week the Putnam County Commission will ratify County Mayor Randy Porter’s appointment of a new fire chief for the county. Fire Chief Tom Brown is retiring from the role after over 25 years with the department and 37 years in fire service. The board will also consider the approval of the new interlocal agreement […]
UCHRA Super Distribution To Serve Increased Volume Of Food In December
UCHRA is giving out some four times the normal amount of food during its December distributions. Community Services Program Manager Judy Sanchez said they have received extra food through the USDA Commodities Program. Sanchez said vegetables, nuts, beef, and salmon will be available for pickup during events. “All this extra food is going out into […]
UCHRA Public Transportation Rate Structure Launches Tuesday
A new flat rate structure will go into effect for UCHRA Public Transportation Program Tuesday. The $2 flat rate covers in-county travel. The program will also launch a new software program for drivers to make scheduling pickups easier. Transportation Director Holly Montooth said both changes will simplify UCHRA Public Transportation. “The old rate was based […]
UCHRA Weatherization Program Available To Save You Energy Costs
Monday is Weatherization Day and UCHRA offering a program to help you get ready for cooler weather. The program is designed to help low-income families who may be struggling to pay all their bills on time. It could save a family more than $280 annually on energy costs. UCHRA Weatherization Manager Tommy Simcox said applicants […]
UCHRA Looking For Help With Special Holiday Food Distribution
UCHRA plans to distribute some ten tractor-trailers worth of food at commodity events throughout this holiday season. The Emergency Food Assistance Program is supplying the food surplus. Community Service Assistant Director Jordan Herald said it will be available at an array of distribution sites for those who meet income guidelines. “We envision the individuals coming […]
Montooth: New Ecolane Software To Improve Public Transportation
The UCHRA’s Public Transportation Division will upgrade its transportation management system next month. Director of Transportation Holly Montooth said the change to “Ecolane” will create a more efficient, streamlined experience for riders. Montooth said riders will be allowed to customize their experience to create optimized routes and schedules. “By merging these services, we’re striving to […]
UCDD Approves Pair Of Loans Including Expanded Daycare Option
The UCDD Executive Committee approved loans Wednesday for two businesses, including a daycare. Creative Learning Childcare awarded a loan to supplement the cost of turning their current gymnasium into two classrooms. Loan Program Manager Mindy Tramel said the $151,500 loan will help create 26 openings for new children to enroll. “We are proposing a rate […]
UCHRA Helps Expand Putnam Child Food Nutrition At Risk Program
UCHRA has become the sponsor for the Putnam School System Child Nutrition At Risk Program. The program is a federal effort meant to assist with providing students with food during school, extracurricular activities, and tutoring. UCHRA Community Services Director LaNelle Godsey said that one day they received a call asking if they were interested in […]
UCHRA Members Back From Southeastern Conference On Common Issues
UCHRA team members back from a southeast conference where one of the leading discussion points centered on moving residents out of poverty while not demotivating their efforts. Members attended the Southeastern Association of Community Action Agencies annual conference. UCHRA Community Services Assistant Director Jordan Herald said the conference left her and her team with new […]
