South Central Human Resource Agency

09/25/2026

Head Start’s impact can last well beyond the early years.

Research associates Head Start with higher college enrollment, degree or certificate completion, and high school graduation, alongside lower criminal involvement and teen parenthood. It also points to estimated gains in lifetime wages for the next generation.

A strong start can help shape opportunities for years to come.

Read more: https://nhsa.org/about-nhsa/our-impact/head-start-research-briefs/what-the-change-in-scope-data-shows/

09/24/2026

☀️ Help Us Plan for Next Summer!

SCHRA is looking for feedback about our Summer Food Service Program — and we want to hear from you whether your family participated this summer or not!

Your feedback can help us better understand what worked well, what may have prevented families from participating, and how we can better serve families in the future.

The survey is short and anonymous and should only take a few minutes to complete.

📝 Take the survey here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/MTytYe1SVf

Please feel free to share this post with other families in our service area. Thank you for helping us plan for future Summer Food Service Programs! 💙

09/24/2026

We are incredibly grateful for the partners who work alongside us to support seniors and nutrition services throughout South Central Tennessee.

Your commitment, collaboration, and generosity help make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults in our communities. Together, we are doing more than providing meals—we’re building connections, supporting independence, and helping seniors thrive.

09/24/2026

📣 Food Pickup in Perry County!

09/24/2026

09/23/2026

🍂 The new LIHEAP program year begins October 1!

LIHEAP applications will be submitted online again this year.

💻 Ready to apply? Scan the QR code on the image or visit the website shown to go directly to the online application, beginning October 1.

📞 Need help completing your application? Please contact your local SCHRA county office to schedule an appointment for assistance.

📍 Find your county office and contact information at www.schra.us/service-centers.

If you are unable to reach your county office, you may also call the toll-free number shown on the image for assistance.

Please share to help us spread the word to individuals and families in our communities who may need help with their home energy costs! 💙

09/22/2026

09/21/2026

Did you know that each tax-deductible donation of only $100 provides healthy, nutritious meals for seniors in need for an entire month? To donate, please visit our website at www.SCHRA.us or contact us at (931) 433-7182.

Senior isolation can be dangerous. Connection can be lifesaving.

Every Meals on Wheels delivery is an opportunity to check in, share a smile and remind an older adult that they haven’t been forgotten. That's why we are urging Congress to protect and increase funding for Meals on Wheels. Join us: https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/ways-to-advocate/?utm_campaign=memaw-is-waiting&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=post

09/21/2026

📣 We’re Hiring in Maury County!

SCHRA is looking for an NSC Client Advocate to join our team in Columbia, TN!

This position works directly with individuals and families in our community, helping with LIHEAP energy assistance applications and connecting clients with other resources and services they may need.

If you enjoy helping others, working with people, and making a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you! 💙

Please share to help us spread the word!

👉 Learn more and apply online:

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09/14/2026

🍽️ Home-delivered meals are more than food.

For older adults and people with disabilities, each delivery brings nourishment, connection, and a vital check-in—sometimes even saving a life.

More than a meal, it delivers care, dignity, and the reassurance that no one is forgotten. ❤️

"...I was there on that day and at that time because I am a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. That's what allowed me to save the day."

Matt thought he was delivering lunch. Instead, he saved Patricia's life. When he arrived at her home, it was quickly filling with smoke. He called 911, led her to safety and helped stop the fire from spreading until first responders arrived. This is why Meals on Wheels is so much more than a meal; it's a lifeline. Every delivery is also a wellness check that can uncover emergencies that no one else is there to see.

Today, thousands of seniors are waiting for Meals on Wheels. Protecting and increasing federal funding means more than just delivering meals—it means giving more older adults a lifeline. Help us tell Congress to protect and increase funding for Meals on Wheels: https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/ways-to-advocate/