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Press Releases
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EPA Appoints New Members to National Environmental Justice Advisory Council
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). -
RCAC Loan Fund lends more than $30 million to rural communities
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.
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Articles
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2020 Census outreach varies by state
As the 2020 census approaches, states are allocating budgets to make sure that their residents are counted, but some states more so than others. California, the most populous state with nearly 40 million residents, has prepared a $187 million campaign that includes a heavy use of data analytics and nonprofit partners. -
2020 democratic candidates address rural hospital closures
As the critical Iowa caucuses approach in February and the primaries in rural states follow, democratic candidates for the 2020 presidential election are proposing solutions to issues that affect smaller communities across the United States.
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Publications
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Self-Help Builder December 2019
I am excited to be at RCAC and a part of the self-help network. Mutual Self-Help Housing has always been one of my favorite programs. I love everything about it and the impact it has on families, neighborhoods and communities.
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Network News December 2019
2019 Highlights - Happy Holidays! OverTime Sports Bar & Grill serves up entertainment in historic setting; Hualapai Tribe puts THE Academy training into practice; Sew Pieceful in Lewistown, Montana; and The Story of San Miguel.
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Network News November 2019
Join Angela Hengel, regional field manager, for a firsthand look at how Hawaii circuit riders help small water systems build their capacity to provide safe water in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Recent News
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Thursday, Jan 23, 2020Posted in: Economic issues, Hawaii, Louis Martin
Census outreach to native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations
The U.S. Census Bureau collaborated with a native Hawaiian-owned marketing agency based in Honolulu, to produce a music video raising awareness for the upcoming census. The video features celebrities from the native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) communities and encourages NHPI populations to register for the census.
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Tuesday, Jan 21, 2020Posted in: Advocacy, Economic issues, Featured News
RCAC, partner organizations lead coalition to fight persistent poverty
In 2020, nearly 400 U.S. communities experience persistent poverty, which means than 20 percent of the population has lived in poverty for over 30 years. A group of community development financial institutions, community development corporations and financial intermediaries, including RCAC, are bringing their respective experience and expertise together to fight it.
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Posted in: Economic issues, Featured News, Louis Martin
Rural counties add jobs, still lag behind metro areas
Employment figures from November 2018 to November 2019 compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics show rural counties located farthest from large urban centers had the slowest job growth rate.
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Latest from RCAC
Across the U.S., nearly 400 communities have grappled with poverty rates of 20% or higher for more than 30 years. An undaunted coalition is combating this deep, persistent poverty in rural areas & communities of color: https://shelterforce.org/2020/01/17/how-a-dozen-organizations-are-fighting-persistent-poverty-together/, @shelterforce, @Faheonline, @RCACorg
A great example of the work our staff is doing to ensure vibrant, healthy and enduring rural communities: Ensuring a clean environment for all https://www.abqjournal.com/1401419 #abq via @abqjournal
