New data shows California isolations yielding results

A new report from the Sacramento Bee shows that California’s unprecedented efforts to socially isolate may be working to slow the spread of COVID-19.

A tribute to our friend and RCAC board member Richard Elías

On Saturday, March 28, 2020, we lost Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) Board Member Richard Elias. He passed away in his sleep. His death was sudden and shocked us all. We are heartbroken and his loss is deeply felt.

USDA Rural Development takes action to respond to COVID-19

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD) has released a series of new measures to help rural residents, businesses and communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

Native American communities prepare for COVID-19

A recent NBC News report examines how Tribal nations are preparing for COVID-19, and the unique challenges they are likely to encounter. The report examines the looming crisis through the lens of the Yankton Sioux Tribe’s reservation in South Dakota.

A message from Suzanne Anarde, RCAC Chief Executive Officer

Like you, we continue to monitor the ever changing COVID-19 situation with concern. First and foremost, we are focused on the safety and health of our staff, their families and the communities we serve. We are monitoring Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updates, public health department warnings, school closures, staff health, at-risk or vulnerable staff and their families and tracking the number of corona virus cases in areas where we work.