A Unique Approach to Self-Help Building: Community Rebuilds

I have the pleasure of working with Community Rebuilds Moab, Utah, a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Mutual Self-Help Housing grantee that takes a unique building approach that focuses on low-carbon, energy-efficient homes. Community Rebuilds started out replacing pre-1976 trailer homes and is currently building 28 self-help homes on the Community Land Trust.

Drought fears ease in American Southwest as snowmelt fills rivers but now threatens flooding

Rivers throughout Colorado, Utah and Wyoming are receiving abundant water from strong winter snowpack, easing drought fears but also pushing water over river banks.

Claudia O’Grady joins RCAC’s Board of Directors

West Sacramento, Calif. — Utah resident Claudia O’Grady was elected to Rural Community Assistance Corporation’s (RCAC) Board of Directors in early November.

Utah Capacity Building Collaborative holds first training seminar

The Utah Capacity Building Collaborative (UCBC), a Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) initiative kicked off its first Network Training in Salt Lake City March 14 – 15. Through the initiative, RCAC staff provide technical support to four rural agencies to build organizational capacity and provide affordable housing development training coupled with direct operating support.

RCAC receives $25,000 Ally Bank grant to fund low-income rural Utah residents’ capacity development

RCAC received a $25,000 grant this week from Ally Bank. The funds will be used to support capacity building development for low-income rural Utah residents and Tribal members.