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, [...]

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Cheryl Cox, a dedicated member of the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA), has been honored for her 35 years of service. Cox, who joined the agency as a Correction Specialist in 1989, has been [...]

The UC Recovery CONNECT program, a program of the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) has been awarded opioid abatement funds. The UC Recovery CONNECT project was among 139 other applicants seeking funding via the [...]

The following article was published in the Herald-Citizen and can be found here.    With an aging population becoming more and more prevalent in the Upper Cumberland, officials are taking steps to better serve that [...]

During the month of February, the CHANCE Girls Home collected donations and made purchases using grant funds through their Teen Outreach Program (TOP) with Oasis. These items were utilized to create care bags for children [...]

UCHRA's Van Buren Head Start, located at 24038 SR-30 in Spencer, Tenn. is accepting sealed bids for: Removal and replacement of 72 squares of 26-gauge metal roofing Removal and replacement of 72 squares of fiberglass insulation [...]

Click image to enlarge. At the heart of every thriving community lies a commitment to support and uplift its most vulnerable members. The Upper Cumberland Adult Abuse Coalition (UCAAC) embodies this spirit of [...]

For the second consecutive year, UCHRA has received the Gordon Acuff Award of Excellence during the annual TAHRA (Tennessee Association of Human Resource Agencies) conference!Ride to Recovery was recognized as an innovative service, providing a [...]

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is accepting bids for a new HVAC unit at the Van Buren County Senior Center Building located at 779 Old McMinnville St.; Spencer, Tenn. Work includes a new [...]

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is now accepting bids for food and non-food items needed for the preparation and serving of meals at the Van Buren County Senior Center. The contract period for [...]

UCHRA’s Public Transportation recently visited the headquarters of the Putnam County Emergency Management Agency, meeting with EMA Director Tyler Smith and touring the facility. This outreach event served as the perfect opportunity to learn more [...]

Approximately 60 local elected officials, community leaders, and support staff attended the 2023 Upper Cumberland Bootcamp Wednesday, May 17.  This educational session provides an opportunity for the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) and its [...]

Thank you, Hutchinson, for helping our Overton County office kickstart a mini food pantry! The local Hutchinson team provided more than 1,500 non-perishable items. From there, UCHRA's Overton County team converted a room in their [...]

UCHRA's Clay County office will hold an open house/focus group event on May 8. Come visit our facility, meet the team, and share your feedback on community needs!

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is accepting bids for maintenance work at the Van Buren County Senior Center Building located at 779 Old McMinnville St.; Spencer, TN. Work includes plumbing in the kitchen [...]

Please Review and Comment on Housing and Community Development Activities in Tennessee/Favor de Revisar y Comentar sobre las Actividades de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario en Tennessee In the recently released 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and [...]

Congratulations to our Chance Residential Center on achieving accreditation; having met the highest national standards in practice excellence! According to center manager, Brenda Miller, the rigorous process to gather and submit all of the necessary [...]

Lehra Trobaugh, Community Liaison with UCHRA, was presented with an award from the Overton County Anti-Drug Coalition this week. She was presented the Partner in Prevention Award in recognition of her passion and commitment. She [...]

UCHRA team members from several departments were recently certified in Mental Health Awareness Training for First Responders. The program provided valuable tools, insight, and resources for individuals that may be encountered in the workplace experiencing [...]

Ride to Recovery, one of the latest services to be offered by UCHRA Public Transportation, aims to help those who are in early recovery succeed by providing free transportation to desired recovery support services; treatment, [...]

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is now accepting bids for food and non-food items needed for the preparation and serving of meals. The contract period for this bid will begin on Oct. 1, [...]

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will solicit bids from qualified companies for training room furniture with the below specifications: All furniture, excluding chairs, is to be grey in color and [...]

Pictured, from left: Steve Lancaster, Lloyd Williams, John Brock, Holly Montooth, and Mark Farley. Congratulations UCHRA Public Transportation on winning the Gordon Acuff Award at the annual TAHRA (Tennessee Association of Human Resource [...]

UCHRA Public Transportation, in partnership with Tennessee Tech University, will offer transportation services to those students affected. Our team is ready to help all Golden Eagles with their transportation needs in and around Cookeville! [...]

UCHRA Public Transportation recently completed three days of required annual vehicle inspections. We are pleased to announce that all 98 vehicles from across the Upper Cumberland passed inspection and were deemed road ready! Great work, [...]

UCHRA Public Transportation recently completed three days of required annual vehicle inspections. We are pleased to announce that all 98 vehicles from across the Upper Cumberland passed inspection and were deemed road ready!

  If you have Medicare, you can protect your identity and help prevent health care fraud by guarding your Medicare card like you would a credit card. Identity theft from stolen Medicare numbers is becoming [...]

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) has announced the rollout of a new temporary emergency program aimed at helping low-income families pay overdue water and wastewater bills.  The Low-Income Home Water Assistance Program, or [...]

LaNelle Godsey, Deputy Director & Community Services Director LaNelle Godsey, Community Services Director for Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA), has been named deputy director of the agency.  “I really enjoy working at [...]

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency will solicit bids from qualified companies for lawn mowing and weed eating services at the Chance Girls Home located at 1744 Deberry Rd., Bloomington Springs, TN, [...]

UPPER CUMBERLAND — The Upper Cumberland collaborative aimed at alleviating poverty in the region - Empower Upper Cumberland - has been selected to receive $25 million in TANF Opportunity Act funds to implement its plan.  [...]

The Community Rides Grant recently assisted UCHRA Public Transportation for Family Engagement night at Burks Elementary School. Heather Thomas, UCHRA Public Transportation, said: “Serving on the CRMC Foundation Coalition with Sarah Birdwell and Katelyn Steakley [...]

Livingston Academy High School seniors Emma Sadler and Jayda Hammock, recently assisted with a commodities distribution event in Jackson County, job shadowing with TaShana Hooks, Community Services Manager. Thank you, Emma and Jayda, for your [...]

Take steps to protect yourself and those around you from illness by reviewing these guides from the CDC: Slow the Spread of COVID-19 Help Protect Yourself and Others Know the Symptoms of COVID-19 What Your [...]

The Empower UC Collaboration that is writing the $25 million grant through the TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) Opportunity Act is seeking input from families in the Upper Cumberland. The purpose of this survey [...]

In order to move the needle and move clients out of poverty, it will take all of us working together. That’s the message from Mark Farley, UCHRA Executive Director to community partners in [...]

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is teaming up with the Warren County Sheriff’s Department and the Warren County Executive’s office to provide safe rides home this New Year’s Eve.  The UCHRA Public Transportation [...]

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is teaming up with Tri Star Beverage, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, and Cookeville Police Department to provide safe rides home this New Year’s Eve. The UCHRA Public Transportation team [...]

During the agencies’ annual meeting, eight employees of the Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) selected as departmental employees of the year were recognized for their efforts. Two employees [...]

THDA Public Notice: Housing and Community Development Activities in Tennessee In the recently released 2020-2021 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) describes how federal CDBG, ESG, HOME, HOPWA, [...]

Please note that due to the observance of the Veterans Day (Nov. 11) holiday, the Clay County commodities distribution originally scheduled for Nov. 11 has been rescheduled for Nov. 24. All other details including location [...]

THANK YOU to everyone who helped to make the inaugural Day of Hope event a success. This outreach event was coordinated by members of UCHRA's Substance Abuse Solutions (SAS) team.  SAS staff coordinated [...]

October is Domestic Violence Awareness & Prevention Month. Thursday, Oct. 21, has been designated as Purple Thursday in honor of DVAM. UCHRA staff across the 14-county Upper Cumberland region wore purple on Oct. 21 to [...]

On Oct. 6, the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency welcomed the new members of the recently-restructured policy council. The new policy council consists of 19 members -- local elected officials, consumer representatives, community partner representatives, [...]

Pictured, from left: Pam Huddleston and Beth Stephens, UCHRA Overton County employees; Liz Hammond, Mountain Barn Builders; and Sandra Carter, UCHRA Overton County Coordinator. The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency has a new [...]

We remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve and protect our country this Memorial Day. In observance, our offices will be closed Monday, May 31. We will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June [...]

¡Head Start del condado de Van Buren ahora está aceptando solicitudes para el año escolar 2021-22! Nuestro equipo de Head Start tiene como objetivo promover la preparación escolar en niños pequeños de todas las capacidades; [...]

Van Buren County Head Start is now accepting applications for the 2021-22 school year! Our head start team aims to promote school readiness in young children of all abilities; integrating social and intellectual development through the [...]

CUMBERLAND COUNTY — They’ve called the same location home for nearly 25 years. On May 3, UCHRA’s Cumberland County team will have a new office and a new address. Last month, UCHRA leadership inked a [...]

Dale Hollow 1 Stop BBQ in Celina, Tenn., will be relocating and expanding in the near future, creating job opportunities in Celina. After receiving capital from Cumberland Area Investment Corporation, a division of the Upper [...]