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RCAC seeks director for its housing programs
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced housing professional to join RCAC's senior management team and provide overall leadership, vision and supervision of RCAC’s housing programs. The position includes providing technical assistance and support services to mutual self-help housing organizations, community housing development organizations, low-income and Native American communities. The director also will represent RCAC's housing services throughout its networks. Experience as a housing development consultant is desired. RCAC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Access job description and application on RCAC's website >>
Manufactured home park residents team up to buy land
When Anchor Mobile Home Park residents in Gold Beach, Oregon heard that their community was up for sale, they were understandably concerned about the future of their homes. A new owner could have raised rents or even close the park. Read how the residents formed a cooperative and secured their future homeownership >>
RCAC receives $25,000 grant from American Express
American Express awarded Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) a $25,000 grant to assist nonprofit affordable housing organizations in Utah look for new ways to deliver affordable home ownership opportunities during these desperate economic times. Read more >>
Speak your piece: Never give up
By Sandra Rosenblith, DailyYonder.com
Just imagine for a moment: You live in a small town with just one bank. You’re an empty nester. You want to sell the home where you raised your kids and move into something easier to get around in, easier and less costly to maintain. Read more on the housing crisis and how it affects rural America >>
Nearly $35 million awarded to nonprofit organizations for affordable housing projects
NeighborWorks America awarded $34.9 million in grants to more than 100 nonprofit organizations affiliated with the group to fund rehabilitation projects for affordable housing units nationwide. Read more >>
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