April 25, 2013

National Catholic Rural Life Offers Consulting for National Grant Opportunity

National Catholic Rural Life (NCRL) is working with the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) to offer outreach and complimentary consulting to rural community groups to address poverty.

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April 24, 2013

CalHFA Awarded Nearly $1.3 Million to Provide Counseling for Struggling Homeowners

The California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) today announced that it will receive nearly $1.3 million in additional federal dollars to provide free counseling to homeowners struggling to avoid foreclosure.

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April 23, 2013

Free small water systems fair to be held in Ukiah, California

California Technical Assistance Providers (CalTAP) are holding a free small water systems fair in Ukiah, California on May 22 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. CalTAP offers onsite technical assistance, free workshops and fairs, and other resources for water professionals throughout the state.

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April 19, 2013

Colorado Declared Most Endangered River in the U.S.

Long Term Solutions, Not a Bank-breaking Pipeline Are Needed to Supply Las Vegas Water

American Rivers organization today announced its annual list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers®, naming the Colorado River the Most Endangered River in the country. The Colorado River is endangered by outdated water management that is inadequate to respond to the pressures of over-allocation and persistent drought.

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April 18, 2013

RCAC BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTS NEW ROSTER

Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) announces the election of three new board members. Marty Miller of Washington, Rachel Morse of Alaska and Frank Bravo of California replace three recently retired members.

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April 16, 2013

RCAC Loan Fund lends more than $9.4 million in rural communities

In its last two quarters, ending March 31, RCAC lent more than $9.4 million to rural communities ...

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April 12, 2013

NRHC Strongly Opposes the President's FY14 Budget

Earlier today, NRHC delivered a letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack expressing extreme disappointment and opposition to the President's FY14 Budget Request for Rural Development (RD) programs, and accusing USDA of ultimately seeking to eliminate Rural Housing and Rural Water/Sewer programs.

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April 10, 2013

RCAP Supports Building Rural Communities Act

Rep. Steve Southerland II (R-Fla.) announced April 8 that he intends to introduce the Building Rural Communities Act later this week in Congress.

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April 3, 2013

AINGER TO HEAD RCAC’S DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS

RCAC recently hired Paul Ainger to manage Development Solutions, a new initiative that supports nonprofit organizations and tribes to build and rehabilitate affordable rental housing across the rural West.

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