RCAC's Network News February 2010

Volume XXVIII, Number 2

In this issue:

Environmental News

Colusa Indian Community demonstrates commitment and foresight
The Colusa Indian Community, in rural California just west of the smallest mountain range in the world, bustles with entertainment opportunities, ranging from a Casino, to outdoor adventures. Yet the community struggled to maintain compliance with USEPA regulations.

A view of the "on the ground" work of a Hawaii circuit rider
When the Hawaiian Shores Community Association water system faced high water pressure problems, they joined forces with RCAC to fix the problems quickly.

Housing/Health News

U.S. Bank supports RCAC and Monterey County Housing Collaborative
Just because grant funding ends doesn’t mean there isn’t work still to be done. Fortunately, a $15,000 U.S. Bank grant will permit RCAC to continue to help Monterey County organizations ...

Increasing altitude, increasing knowledge
In many resort towns throughout the West, the low-wage workers that are the backbone of the tourism industry have few options for affordable housing. To help create more options for this vital workforce, various affordable housing organization representatives met to discuss funding programs, financing and affordable housing issues ...

Bob Anderson receives appreciation award from CCRH
Bob Anderson, USDA Rural Development single family housing program director was recognized for his many years of dedicated and tireless service ...

Largest self-help development in county's history breaks ground
State, county and local officials gathered on Dec. 8, 2009 to ceremonially break ground for a $10.1 million effort to provide homeownership opportunities to low-income working families.

UCDC foreclosure program helps area homeowners
Brian had made his mortgage payments every month for five years before becoming involved in an auto accident ...

Loan Fund News

RCAC's Loan Fund has lending capital
Despite tough economic times and lack of credit availability in the general market, RCAC has money to lend ...

RCAC Loan Fund aids rural communities
In the first quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2010, Rural Community Assistance Corporation’s (RCAC’s) Loan Fund closed nine loans totaling more than $4.3 million.

General News

Make your organization count!
April 1 is Census Day, and it is fast upon us. With facts and online resources, nonprofit organizations can help ease community residents' fear of the census and contribute to the most accurate census count in United States history.

RCAC opens new field office in Utah
RCAC recently opened a new field office in beautiful Salt Lake City, Utah.

Success Stories

RCAC assists Davenport receive one of first ARRA funding grants
Patience and perseverance recently paid off for one rural California community.

Native leadership group gives community landmark a facelift
The Indian Senior Center in Mendocino County recently completed a much-needed facelift, made possible by community members who completed a comprehensive leadership development program.

Oddz N Ends

Conference and Workshop Calendar



RCAC's Network News, published quarterly, is a compendium of timely news, announcements and accomplishments produced for the rural development world free of charge to subscribers. We encourage correspondence and contributions.

Stanley Keasling, Chief Executive Officer

Sharon Wills, Managing Editor
Editorial office:
RCAC West Sacramento, CA
Phone: 916/447-2854
Editorial e-mail: swills@rcac.org

RCAC's Network News is funded by:

  • RCAC Loan Fund
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development
  • California Community Services and Development

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