Hinds County Human Resource Agency (HCHRA) is a public, nonprofit community action agency created by the Hinds County Board of Supervisors in 1976. HCHRA is part of a state and national coalition of community action agencies, whose goals are to eradicate poverty in local communities. Our Agency serves eligible, disadvantaged residents of Hinds County through programs and services that foster economic empowerment and self-reliance. HCHRA is funded by public and private support, as well as through community and federal grants.

2009 Board of Directors

John Lunardini, M.Ed

Chairman

Curtis E. Briggs, Sr.
Angela Burleigh, Vice Chairman
Hon. Clyde Chapman
Carol Cooper
Floyd D. Daniels
Addie Green
Ethel Thomas-Heard, Assistant Secretary

Danny R. Hollins, Th.D, PhD
Clarisse Jones
Nicole Martin, Secretary
Minnie W. Watson

Tony Webster, PhD

Kenn Cockrell
President/ Chief Executive Officer
kennco@hchra.org

258 Maddox Road
P. O. Box 22657
Jackson, MS 39225-2657
601-923-3930
Fax: 601.923.3925

Board of Directors Meetings
(the public is invited to attend):

Third Wednesday of each month
at 7:00 p.m.

Hinds County Human Resource
Agency’s Central Office
258 Maddox Road

 

Employment Opportunities

For a current listing of job vacancies, call the HCHRA job line at (601) 923-1830.

Employment applications are accepted on Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 258 Maddox Rd.,        Jackson, MS.

Personnel Department

 

(601) 923 - 1815

(601) 923 - 1761

(601) 923 - 1812

 

 

Agency Highlights

 • Hinds County Human Resource Agency -- Project Head Start is now accepting applications for the 2009 - 2010 school year. Eligible children must be 3, but not yet 5 by September 1st. To complete an application, contact Hinds County Human Resource Agency at 601.923.3940. All classrooms are internet-ready and are staffed by teachers with degrees in early childhood education. Transportation is provided to children at designated Head Start centers. An Early Head Start Program, for eligible pregnant teens and newborns to age three within Hinds County, is also available. Children with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To complete an application, you must show proof of age, income, and Hinds County residency. Slots are limited, so apply now! For more information, contact Hinds County Human Resource Agency -- Project Head Start at 601.923.3940.

 • Trained tax preparers are providing free services to income-eligible individuals and seniors through April 15th. Call 601-923-3950.

 • Save the date for the Hinds County Human Resource Agency 15th Annual Awards and Recognition Banquet ▪ Friday, September 18th, 7-9:00 p.m. ▪ Hilton Jackson Hotel. Call 601-923-3930.

 

Please visit us in the near future for more information!

 

 

 

Mission Statement:
To empower disadvantaged Hinds County citizens to become self -reliant and realize their full potential.

 

"Helping families, strengthening communities"

 

Contact Us:

Head Start
601.923.3940
Clifton Whitley, III, VP Head Start
and Early Childhood Programs
cliftonw@hchra.org

Department of Community Programs
601.923.3950
•Community Services Block Grant Program
•Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
•Employment and Education Assistance
• Adolescent Offender Program
•Families First Resource Center
•Housing Assistance and Income Management
Robert O. Morton, VP Community
Programs and Services
robertm@hchra.org

Homeless Supportive Services
601.354.3857
Ethel Minnifield, Assistant Director
ethelm@hchra.org

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Hinds, Madison and Rankin Counties
601.923.1810
Dexter Hogan, Coordinator
dexterh@hchra.org

Rural Public Transportation

Senior Transportation
601.923.1784
Willie Hicks, Transit Manager
willieh@hchra.org

Senior Services
Meals on Wheels
Congregate Meals
601.923.1797
Ethel Minnifield, Asst. Dir. Community
Programs and Services
ethelm@hchra.org

Department of Planning and Development
601.923.1775
• Communications and Media Inquiries
•Community Outreach Opportunities
•Partnership Agreements and Collaborations