Melinda's Memos

If you live in Baxter or Celina and missed your recertification appointment, please contact Melinda as soon as possible at (931) 526-9793, ext. 220, to schedule an interview. Happy Holidays!

Kathy's Corner

First United Methodist Church’s Angel’s Attic will be Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the church parking garage, 165 East Broad St., Cookeville. Free clothing and shoes of all sizes, home goods, toys, Christmas décor and refreshments.

Misty's Minutes

Christmas Caroling Calvary Christian Church will be caroling throughout the Walnut Village area on Saturday, Dec. 5, beginning at 6 p.m. Be watching and listening for the sweet sounds of the holidays in the air!.

Senior Expo was a huge success. Approximately 950 people attended this event, and the majority came by our Highlands Residential booth. The winner of our door prize was Sheila Breedlove, pictured below. Bountiful Bread distribution will be Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the HRS main office community room.

Bountiful Bread distribution will be Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the HRS main office  in the community room.

New Beginning Fellowship Church Food Pantry at 775 W. Cemetery Road, Cookeville, will be held Saturday, Dec. 19, from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Open to anyone; just bring a photo ID.

L.I.H.E.A.P. Applications: Local Correction to last month’s note on UCHRA’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program: Applications are accepted at UCHRA offices from Oct. 1, 2015, to Sept. 30, 2016. If a client received L.I.H.E.A.P. funds before October of this year and you do not have a current credit, then you need to reapply. You can only receive a onetime payment per program year for qualifying households. If funding is used up, applicants are placed on a waiting list to be processed when additional funds become available. L.I.H.E.A.P. applications are available at UCHRA offices or the HRS main office lobby. Crisis L.I.H.E.A.P. funds are also available when funding is available. The household must have a disconnect notice within 48 hours to be eligible. For more information, please contact your local UCHRA office.