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11, 2020
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11, 2020
UCHRA Weatherization Featured on WCTE’s Live at 5:00 Program
Tommy Simcox, UCHRA's Weatherization Assistance Program Manager, recently spoke with WCTE's Becky Magura about the Weatherization program. Take a listen to some great information about the program by clicking the video below, by contacting your local UCHRA county office, or by calling (931) 528-1127.
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11, 2020
Transportation Services Director Announces Retirement After 35 Years
PUTNAM COUNTY — In the late 1980s, the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency operated approximately 60 buses total within the 14-county region. Destination offerings were few, save for the occasional Cookeville or Nashville trip twice per week and the budget hovered at $800,000 with an empty fund balance. Today, the agency’s transportation department has approximately [...]
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10, 2020
UCHRA Weatherization Program Provides Energy Savings, Health Benefits
Tommy Simcox, Weatherization Program Manager UPPER CUMBERLAND — For every $1 invested, the Weatherization Assistance Program yields an estimated $4.50 in energy savings as well as health and safety benefits. Designed to assist the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and low-income clients, the energy savings provided by weatherization improvements can have significant positive impacts [...]
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09, 2020
Rebecca Harris Joins Karen Wilson on Table Talk
Recently, UCHRA Deputy Director/Transportation Services Director Rebecca Harris was invited to join Karen Wilson, Creative Services Manager with Ben Lomand Connect, to participate in an episode of Table Talk (featured on Warren County's BLTV Local Channel 6). Listen in as Rebecca talks about the agency's transportation program, commodities distribution, and other well-known programs during the [...]
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09, 2020
Goodman Named UCHRA Smith County Coordinator
Brian Goodman SMITH COUNTY - The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency has selected Brian Goodman as the new Smith County Coordinator. Goodman will lead the Smith County UCHRA office, directing program functions within the office and serving as the local UCHRA liaison. “I am honored to be selected as the Smith County Coordinator,” [...]
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09, 2020
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09, 2020
Van Buren County Head Start Director Announces Retirement After 27 Years
VAN BUREN COUNTY — In her 27 years with the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency, Karla Hillis has held many titles. Now, after 23 years as the Director of UCHRA’s Van Buren County Head Start, Hillis has announced her plans to retire next month. It all began in 1992. Hillis, a first-time mom, was serving [...]
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07, 2020
UCHRA Continues Commodities Distribution During Pandemic
UPPER CUMBERLAND – During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) has made adjustments to keep clients, staff, and volunteers safe while providing non-perishable items to those in need. Between April and June 2020, UCHRA’s commodities program has served more than 190,790 pounds of food worth more than $272,600 to 5,144 eligible [...]
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05, 2019
UCHRA Transportation Services Overview
Video published May 2019.