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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Upper Cumberland SHIP to Host Free Webinar
UPPER CUMBERLAND — The Upper Cumberland SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) will host a free webinar, The ABCs of Medicare, March 19 from 9 a.m. until noon. This virtual event is a great opportunity [...]