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RCAC expands the knowledge base of the rural public through education and training. Our training expertise is in technical, financial, and administrative issues that affect rural communities. We take great pride in our professional trainer team's capacity and effectiveness. Our trainers maximize audience participation to keep trainings relevant and memorable.

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Sub-standard housing and poverty are commonplace in low-income rural communities. Many of these communities also face daunting challenges to access safe, clean drinking water and to develop other vital infrastructure. These issues are often overlooked in policy because rural communities lack the resources, training or social networks that are found in urban areas. Learn how you can advocate for the under-served population in the West.

Founded in 1978, RCAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides training, technical and financial resources and advocacy so rural communities can achieve their goals and visions. For more than 40 years, our dedicated staff and active board, coupled with our key values: leadership, collaboration, commitment, quality and integrity, have helped effect positive change in rural communities across the West. Learn more about who we are and how we operate.

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26 Feb

Check out the latest Straight from the TAP interview with @RCACorg's Katrina Hiott. Learn more about Katrina's experiences working as a TAP and her future goals. We are thankful for everything Katrina and all of our TAPs do. #RuralMatters https://www.rcap.org/straight-from-the-tap-katrina-hiott-2/

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26 Feb

In Honor of Black History Month, RCAP is happy to share LaMonte Guillory's story. Guillory is on RCAP's Board of Directors and Chair of the Communications Committee. http://ow.ly/itnc50DKWSs

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25 Feb

A special thank you to the @RCACorg staff and board members who got up early for the morning meetings with DC offices to advocate for rural water infrastructure funding #RCAPOnTheHill #RuralMatters #TimeZones https://twitter.com/RCAPInc/status/1365047555940319235

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Thank you everyone for their hard work during this week's Fly-In! #RCAPOnTheHill #RuralMatters

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25 Feb

Heading into day 4 of @RCAPInc fly-in. We'll be discussing the critical impact of access to safe drinking water in schools and communities. An example here:
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https://www.rcac.org/success-stories/jamestown-elementary-school-district/

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