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Rural Community Assistance Corporation’s Michele C. Weaver appointed to Utah housing commission
West Sacramento, Calif. — The Utah Commission on Housing Affordability appointed Rural Community Assistance Corporation’s (RCAC) Michele C. Weaver as its rural representative. The commission is in place for five years and began convening this month. -
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment awards $93,000 grant to RCAC
West Sacramento, Calif. — Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC)’s Agua4All Program was awarded $93,000 by the Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment to support the installation of water bottle filling stations with Point of Use filtration throughout two Disadvantaged Communities (DACs) in California’s Central Valley.
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Rural Housing Service participants encouraged to participate in Summer Meals Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Housing Service (USDA RHS) encourages housing properties and community facilities financed through the Rural Housing Service to participate in the Summer Food Service Program. -
Affordable Housing Finance magazine ranks Self-Help Enterprises No. 42 on annual list
VISALIA – Self-Help Enterprises has long been regarded as the premiere developer of affordable housing in the San Joaquin Valley, but now it can make the claim that it is among the best in the nation.
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Network News July 2018
More than one million Californians lack access to safe drinking water, a startling statistic in a state with the fifth largest economy in the world. For these Californians-of which one in three is Hispanic and nearly half are adults diagnosed as pre-diabetic-the only alternatives to unsafe water are expensive bottled water or sugary drinks.
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Network News June 2018
On a sunny fall day, Santos Obedoza approaches a fire hydrant on the Upper Lake Rancheria here in Northern California. With wrench in hand, he gingerly begins turning the hydrant's lock and valve to open and flush them. In minutes, the water gushes across the road.
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Self-Help Builder June 2018
The House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittees for Agriculture released preliminary numbers for next fiscal year. Generally the House numbers are more conservative than those from the Senate …
Recent News
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Monday, Aug 13, 2018Posted in: California, Elizabeth Zach, Featured News, Water, Water Supply and Drought
Water storage projects in California to receive $2.7 billion in funding
The California Water Commission approved $2.7 billion to fund water storage projects across the state. Whether any will be built is another matter, however. The plan is to award water bond funding based on strict guidelines that many of the projects may not meet.
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Thursday, Aug 09, 2018Posted in: Affordable Housing, Elizabeth Zach, Featured News
Rents are rising, and are doubly difficult for minority tenants
Fewer rentals are within reach for many Americans, but for black and Hispanic would-be tenants, it is even harder to find affordable housing. According to the real estate website Zillow, an “affordable” dwelling is one requiring the tenant pay 30 percent or less of median monthly income for rent.
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Wednesday, Aug 08, 2018Posted in: California, Colorado, Drought, Featured News
Many contributors to wildfires in the West
As fires continue to rage throughout the western states, particularly California and Colorado, more than 4.6 million acres have been lost. According to a University of Oregon researcher, many factors are at work.
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Latest from RCAC
RCAC’s Small Business Loan Program assists businesses to retain or create jobs and thus improve the economic condition of rural communities. Learn more here: bit.ly/2Itabfx
9 hours ago ·
Have you tested your school's drinking water for lead? There are resources available to schools that find lead in drinking water. Go here for details: bit.ly/2q6l3nF
12 hours ago ·
We're hiring for a new position in eastern Washington!
Do you have water or wastewater expertise? Do you have a passion for rural communities and enjoy working with people? Do you want a career where no two days are exactly the same? Learn more: www.rcac.org/careers/
3 days ago ·
The California Legislature is back in session after Summer Recess, and elected leaders from all across the state are loud and clear: Yes on Prop. 1!
Prop. 1 on California's November ballot is endorsed by Senate Leader Toni G. Atkins, Speaker Anthony Rendon, State Senator Jim Beall, Assembly Member David Chiu, and other elected leaders in the State Legislature.
By passing Prop. 1, we can help build affordable housing for veterans, working families, people with disabilities, and others struggling to find a safe place to call home.
4 days ago ·