Tag Archives: UCHRA

Tenants and home owners facing eviction as a result of the pandemic can explore assistance through UCHRA. The Community Services Block Grant provides community programs for those financially affected. Community Services Director LaNelle Godsey said over a million dollars in funding is available. “A good thing is that with the COVID-19, CSBG has expanded some of the things that we ... Read More »

The Youth Impact Center at Crossville’s Cumberland Mountain School could be a casualty of COVID-19. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the lack of courtroom activity right now is the reason. “With court systems not working, we’re not getting youth assigned to us,” Farley said. “If we’re down too low, we really can’t justify keeping staff on. The one in ... Read More »

UCHRA’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program could be an assist to residents struggling to pay utility bills in the wake of COVID-19. Community Services Manager TaShana Hooks said customers could receive up to $650 in financial aid. “I know we’ve got a lot of people that are up for disconnections right now,” Hooks said. “We have crisis assistance, that ... Read More »