WASHINGTON (November 20, 2019) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the appointment of eight new members to the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC).

West Sacramento, Calif. — In the quarter ending Sept. 30, 2019, Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) closed 25 loans that totaled $30.8 million to support rural communities in California, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and Washington.

West Sacramento, Calif. — Effective Monday, November 4, Stanley Keasling is Rural Community Assistance Corporation’s (RCAC) senior advisor to the chief executive officer. He announced his retirement in early 2019, and Suzanne Anarde joined RCAC on Monday as the chief executive officer.

West Sacramento, Calif. — Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) received a $713,236 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant to help rural residents find housing, make informed housing choices or keep their current homes.

Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) received a $220,000 grant from the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Relief Fund, which will be used to support recovery efforts in communities devastated by the 2018 Camp Fire.