40th Anniversary of NCVRW Observed This Week
Since 1981, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) serves as a time to renew our commitment to serving all victims of crime, to acknowledge the achievements in victim services and allied professions, to honor those who have gone above and beyond in their service to others, and to remember crime victims and survivors. The CREVAA [...]
April is National Fair Housing Month
This year marks the 53rd anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. This landmark law was signed into law on April 11, 1968, by President Lyndon B. Johnson. The Fair Housing Act prohibits housing discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, and family status. The Act furthers the beliefs advocated by Dr. Martin [...]
UCAAAD Announces Partnership with JustServe.org
The Area Agency on Aging and Disability at Upper Cumberland Development District recently partnered with JustServe.org; a website where the volunteer needs of organizations may be posted and volunteers may search for places to serve in the community, providing opportunities to help those in need and enhance the quality of life in the community. To [...]
Ani-Meals Program Provides Meals for Pets in Need
As a recipient of the 2020 Meals on Wheels Pets Grant Award and through a collaboration with local PetSmart Charities, the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging and Disability's (UCAAAD) Ani-Meals program was able to successfully deliver more than 2,300 pounds of pet food. Earlier this week, the UCAAAD Ani-Meals team picked up more than [...]
Now Accepting Public Comments on the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan
Now Accepting Public Comments on the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan March 23 - April 22, 2021 In the recently released 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan draft, the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) describes how the State of Tennessee will operate the CDBG, HOME, HTF, ESG, and HOPWA programs in the coming fiscal year. This document also [...]
AAAD Holds First In-Person Advisory Board Meeting
On March 17, the Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) Advisory Board held its first in-person meeting held since the onset of the 2020 pandemic. Twelve board members attended in-person and two joined virtually. During the meeting, staff reviewed and received input on the AAAD's FY22 Area Plan which is due to the Tennessee [...]