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.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Angela Burleigh Board Chairman Dr. Danny Hollins, Vice Chairman Nicole Martin, Secretary Gisele Champlin, Assistant Secretary Troy Dampeer Floyd Daniels Glenn Wilkerson Virginia Terry Melissa Dixon Wayne Goodwin Atty. Gloria Green Atty. E. Faye Peterson Karen Quay Lolita Ross Tamara Young 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 2011 - 2012 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. Parents of 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. Click Here to View the Headstart Annual Report Head Start Community Needs Assessment 2010 HCHRA Audit Report 2009 – 2010 Form 990 Standards of Conduct Ethics in Government New Website Coming Soon. 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.	Contact Us: Head Start - Early Head Start 601.923.1785 Fredrick White, Ph.D., VP Head Start and Early Childhood Programs fwhite@hchra.org Department of Community Programs 601.923.3950 •Community Services Block Grant Program •Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program •Employment and Education Assistance •Families First Resource Center •Housing Assistance and Income Management Robert O. Morton, VP Community Programs and Services robertm@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 "Helping families, strengthening communities"