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.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Position: Maintenance Location: Cumberland, DeKalb, and Putnam counties Job Description: The Upper Cumberland Human Resources Agency is accepting applications for a part-time maintenance position to serve all three of the agency's group home facilities: CHANCE Residential Center for girls (Putnam County), Cumberland Mountain School Youth Impact Center for Boys (Cumberland County), and Indian Mound Farm [...]
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,” [...]
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 [...]
Position: Home Care Aide Location: Clay and Smith counties Job Description: The Upper Cumberland Human Resources Agency has multiple openings for Home Care Aides. There are multiple full-time, part-time, and PRN positions available serving Clay and Smith counties. Opportunities in other Upper Cumberland counties will be available in the near future. The Home Care Aide is responsible for providing in-home services to clients as indicated on [...]
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 [...]