During the Feb. 4 UCHRA Policy Council meeting, Community Intervention Director Melissa Hoisington provided an update on the Community Corrections Day Reporting Center (DRC) program. The program, which launched three and a half years ago, has helped 33 individuals graduate and currently serves 54 participants working toward positive outcomes. UCHRA operates Day Reporting Centers in [...]
The following was published by the Herald-Citizen and can be found by clicking here. The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency is launching a new home repair program "aimed to assist individuals 60 and over." "We hear our senior population say they don't know who to let in their home, who they can trust [with home [...]
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is now accepting registrations for its upcoming Driver’s Education course, scheduled to begin April 29. Designed for new drivers or those seeking a refresher, this comprehensive program provides essential instruction in road safety, driving techniques, and traffic laws. Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to [...]
TOP Learning Collaborative: Closing the Opportunity Gap for Youth in Custody in Tennessee TOP® (Teen Outreach Program) is an evidence-based model that provides engaging and empowering experiences that support healthy social and emotional development in teens. Elements of TOP include: Weekly Peer [...]
The Upper Cumberland has recently formed a collaboration to develop a Poverty Reduction System in our region. This collaboration includes a variety of partners and has recently been named Empower Upper Cumberland. Empower Upper Cumberland, alongside the Putnam County School System, participated in a Bridges out of Poverty and Simulation Day on Wednesday, Feb. 23. [...]
On Sept. 21, staff and leadership representing Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) joined with local and city officials to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the Go Route’s five new bus shelters. Located at several high-traffic areas within the city of McMinnville, these new bus shelters provide safe, comfortable, and high-visibility waiting areas for individuals [...]
The annual UCHRA Public Transportation Roadeo (it's like a rodeo but for public transportation), is a day filled with training, putting skills and knowledge to the test, and of course, having fun with our team! Check out the recap video below:
Each year, UCHRA conducts a Community Needs Assessment of the Upper Cumberland to develop our Community Action Plan. Feedback from stakeholders of our community is integral in ensuring that we are providing the necessary services to our region and identifying resources to meet the needs of the communities we serve. This assessment will run throughout [...]
