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1 11, 2024

November 2024 Commodities Distribution Events Announced

By |2024-11-01T21:27:07+00:00November 1st, 2024|Community Services, News and Events|0 Comments

November commodities distributions start Wednesday, Nov. 6. Click here to learn more about all of our past and future commodities events and follow us on your favorite social media channel(s) for the latest updates. 

30 10, 2024

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)

By |2024-10-30T14:42:44+00:00October 30th, 2024|Careers, News and Events|0 Comments

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is currently accepting applications for a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) Coordinator. The CPRS Coordinator will support individuals in early recovery from substance use and  co-occurring disorders by providing peer-based recovery support services. The CPRS will utilize their lived experience to promote recovery while providing person-centered recovery support, [...]

18 10, 2024

UCHRA Public Transportation Well Represented at Statewide Roadeo

By |2024-10-18T19:28:13+00:00October 18th, 2024|News and Events, Transportation|0 Comments

UCHRA Public Transportation staff recently attended the 2024 TPTA (Tennessee Public Transportation Association) Annual Conference & Expo in Franklin, Tenn. The conference included general sessions and workshops focused on current issues facing public transportation During the event, staff showed up in full force in support of drivers competing in the annual statewide roadeo competition. Driver Jonny [...]

9 09, 2024

UCHRA Entry Receives Honorable Mention at National RTAP Art Contest

By |2024-09-09T14:36:25+00:00September 9th, 2024|News and Events, Transportation|0 Comments

Exciting News from the National RTAP (Rural Transit Assistance Program) 2024 Art Contest! We are proud to share our team’s outstanding submissions for this year’s National RTAP Art Contest: Digital Illustration by Mobility Manager, Jacklyn Medley Painting by Pickett County Driver, Sheryl Stephens Illustration by Manager, Al Ashburn A special congratulations to Jacklyn Medley, who received an Honorable [...]

28 08, 2024

UCHRA Employees Recognized During Fall Training

By |2024-08-29T13:10:25+00:00August 28th, 2024|News and Events|0 Comments

At our fall training on August 23, we had the pleasure of recognizing these outstanding team members for their exceptional dedication and hard work: Brenda Miller, Chance Facility Coordinator Phillip Swann, Commodity Warehouse Laura Andrus, Smith Co. Coordinator LeaAnn Payne, DeKalb COS Paige Harris, Empower Collab. Specialist Jerry Myers, Transportation Route Coordinator Jonny Maynard, Driver [...]

21 08, 2024

UCDD, UCHRA Work to Promote Mental Health Resource

By |2024-08-22T14:25:05+00:00August 21st, 2024|News and Events, Transportation|0 Comments

It’s a way to reach out to those in crisis and spread awareness of a valuable mental health resource. The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency’s (UCHRA) Public Transportation vehicles have begun displaying signage promoting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. “The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network is honored to be once again working with UCHRA to support [...]

25 07, 2024

UCHRA Announces Agency-Wide Yard Sale to Benefit Commodities Program

By |2024-07-25T18:47:57+00:00July 25th, 2024|Community Services, News and Events|0 Comments

We are excited to announce an agency-wide yard sale to benefit UCHRA's Commodities program! Join us in supporting a great cause, as proceeds will be used to purchase paint, decals, and a lift gate for our commodities truck. We Need Your Donations! Have items you no longer need? We welcome your contributions! Please reach out [...]

24 07, 2024

NOTICE: LIHEAP Public Hearing Meeting Set For Aug. 22, 2024

By |2024-07-24T20:02:44+00:00July 24th, 2024|Community Services, News and Events|0 Comments

Please find the LIHEAP 2025 Virtual Public Hearing information scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. Comments can be sent by email to LIHEAP@thda.org or you can call (615) 815-2036 up until the August meeting. Webex LIHEAP Public Hearing Meeting set for Thursday, August 22 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CST. Meeting link: https://thda.webex.com/thda/j.php?MTID=m90b8c46f9af999a52681632c1c102aca Meeting [...]

25 06, 2024

UCHRA Public Transportation Go Routes Fare-Free Starting July 1

By |2024-06-25T13:52:17+00:00June 25th, 2024|News and Events, Transportation|0 Comments

Effective July 1, Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency’s (UCHRA) Public Transportation’s Go Route will be fare-free.  “We are thrilled to be able to provide this vital transportation service free of charge,” said Holly Montooth, UCHRA Public Transportation Director. "Removing the fare makes our bus routes in Algood, Cookeville, Crossville, and McMinnville more accessible to everyone. [...]

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