Energy Assistance Program Sees Changes For Winter
Two changes coming to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program this fall. UCHRA Deputy Director LaNelle Godsey said the LIHEAP program helps low income people pay for electricity, natural gas, and propane. Godsey said the program start date has been pushed back a month from October to November. Godsey said the program also now […]
UCHRA Food Commodity Program Set To Be Outsourced
UCHRA’s long running commodity program will soon be contracted out to local food banks. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley told the Policy Board Wednesday the commodity program required additional funding from the agency to operate. Farley said the state made the recommendation as a logical step to better serve the people. “From a business perspective, […]
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 […]
UCHRA Brainstorms New Fatherhood Program In Hopes Of Getting Grant
UCHRA brainstorming ways to take advantage of a new state grant set to rollout, focused on tackling the lack of fathers in the home. The UCHRA Policy Council spent the bulk of a Wednesday meeting discussing ideas for a program to help keep fathers in their children’s lives. The state plans on beginning the program […]
UCHRA Resolution Asking For Changes In Gov. Lee’s Justice Reform
UCHRA wants changes made to Governor Bill Lee’s Judicial Task Force Reform package. The agency’s Policy Council on Wednesday approved a resolution asking to rewrite portions of the legislation. Executive Director Mark Farley said if the package is passed as is, the agency’s Community Corrections Program would be dissolved. “We’re very concerned about that,” Farley […]
UCHRA Meeting Attendance Issues Hard To Address
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency prepares to meet Wednesday, but answering low attendance numbers has been difficult. In a December state audit on UCHRA, excessive absentees were noted among the Policy Council and Executive Committee members. While the Comptroller’s Office suggested an attendance policy, Executive Director Mark Farley said that is hard for the […]
UCDD And UCHRA Name New HR/Benefits Manager
Damon “Dee” Prince has been named the new HR/Benefits Manager for the Upper Cumberland Development District and the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency. Prince has more than 15 years of experience in human resources including roles as director, manager, senior generalist, payroll coordinator and benefits administrator. Executive Director Mark Farley said both organizations are eager […]
UCHRA Reviewing Senior Center Reopening Plans
Several counties have submitted reopening plans for local senior centers to the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency. Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) Director Holly Williams said the agency is reviewing the plans and providing recommendations on how to open safely. “Being able to reopen the centers when they can at a safe time […]
UCHRA’s $8.7 Million Head Start Program Project
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency will apply for a $8.7 million grant to expand its early head start services. The agency is looking to build one new facility in Morrison and Sparta and buy and renovate a building in Spencer. The current Van Buren Head Start Center will serve as the headquarters. UCHRA Executive […]
Utility Aid Available For UC Residents
As the heat returns this week. the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency has funds to help you pay your utility bill. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides an one time yearly payment averaging $325. UCHRA Putnam County Coordinator Judy Sanchez said a person can make up to $1,900 a month and still qualify. “Do […]
