Latest News
- Clients thankful for SWHRA's Pharmaceutical Assistance Program
- SWHRA operates SFSP for fifth consecutive year
- Selmer Head Start is visited by a special storyteller
- SWHRA Policy Council members and staff attend public transportation conference
- Seniors test skills at job conference
- Seven ways to maintain well-being in the workplace
Upcoming Events
June 23rd
CHORE In-service Training
Sam Dawson Building – Henderson, TN
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
August 2nd
SWHRA Program Directors Meeting
Sam Dawson Building – Henderson, TN
9:00 am
August 3rd, 4th, 9th, & 10th
SWHRA Head Start Pre-Service Training
Chester Co. Head Start Center – Henderson, TN
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
August 19th
SWHRA Policy Council Meeting
Chester Co. Head Start Center – Henderson, TN
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
September 7th - 10th
TAHRA Annual Conference
Glenstone Lodge – Gatlinburg, TN
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Who We Are
Southwest Human Resource Agency continues its long history of being the premier Community Services delivery organization in West Tennessee.
We are an Agency that continues to establish and maintain an outstanding reputation for quality human services to West and Central Tennessee communities. Our growth and success is due to our desire and commitment to serving our customer’s needs, whether that be Community Outreach services, providing Head Start for 3 and 4 year old children, providing public transportation, offering assistance for energy needs, lending a helping hand for youth, dislocated, and adult workers, or assisting our senior population with basic needs.
I certainly appreciate our dedicated employees who are to be commended for accepting the challenge of improving the services we offer.
I trust that you will take a few moments to explore our website and discover how we are making a difference in people’s lives in Southwest Tennessee.
Helping People
Who We Are
Serving 15 counties in the West Tennessee region, Southwest Human Resource Agency endeavors to enhance the quality of life of the less fortunate. Our vision is to generate a new direction for social service delivery throughout the West Tennessee region. Our motto, “Providing the needs of our people,” serves to remind us that every person needs help – every person can help.
What We Do
Our mission is to provide high quality service to our customers in a courteous, timely and cost-effective manner through our highly dedicated, friendly and attentive team members. We provide an internal environment that promotes innovation, teamwork and personal and professional growth.
Meet Our Directors
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| Mike Smith | Jimmy Honen | Lafayette McKinnie |
| Executive Director | Deputy Director | WIA |
| msmith@swhra.org | j_honen@yahoo.com | lmckinnie@swhra.org |
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| Lisa Smith | Patti Pickler | Vonda Mathenia |
| Community Services | Community Outreach | Human Resources |
| lsmith@swhra.org | patti.pickler45@gmail.com | vmathenia@swhra.org |
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| Barbara Buss | Charles Lee | Diana Turner |
| Senior Services | Head Start | Transportation |
| bbussecm@yahoo.com | cwleejr@yahoo.com | dturner@swhra.org |
Meet Our Policy Council
To view our policy council click here.
Read Our Latest Newsletter
To view our latest newsletter click here.
Read Our Annual Report
To view our annual report click here.
Contact Us
Click here to find your county HRA office.