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Imagine a future with prosperous rural communities and Native nations where each and every person belongs, lives with dignity, and thrives. This outcome is at the heart of our work, including our recently released Thrive Rural Framework. aspeninstitute.org/publications/t…

Let's envision a brighter future for rural communities and Native nations across the US with @AspenCSG. Subscribe to the monthly newsletter for updates, inspiring stories, and actionable steps towards building healthier, more inclusive communities: bit.ly/3TRPo7x

"Communities can look different but at the end of the day the impact of digital inequity is the same. It means your community is ‘other-ized.’” —Zaki Barzinjii of @AspenDigital 💻 Learn more about digital inequity from @AspenCSG's ROADS collaboration: aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/des…

We're seeking 40 qualified applicants for USDA's Climate Change Fellows Program to help with the record numbers of applications from farmers, ranchers and rural small businesses seeking access to clean energy funds. Learn more and how to apply ➡️ usda.gov/oce/energy-and…

What will it take for rural communities to drive their own solutions to repeated flooding? We supported @AspenCSG on this new case study to find out. aspencsg.org/when-communiti…

We are committed to democratizing access to climate data and best practices for investment in rural areas. Read about our work in this new @AspenCSG case study aspencsg.org/when-communiti…

Rethinking Rural Prosperity: Bonita Robertson-Hardy of @AspenCSG recently led a virtual discussion with 50+ rural leaders, exploring innovative ideas in asset-based wealth building beyond jobs & growth. Discover insights in "Doing Development Differently." aspencsg.org/from-competiti…

In @AspenCSG's "Using Networks to Build Collaborative and Equitable Food Systems," authors Rich Pirog & @DrMAColeman focus on local food systems as vehicles for collaboration and #racialequity among multiple stakeholders and networks. #RuralHealthDay aspencsg.org/using-networks…

Learn tangible techniques to tackle challenging communication issues by signing up for Waterproofing your Communications: Resiliency Perspectives. Join Ameerah Palacios of HDR, Rogue Water Labs, and RCAP by registering today! ow.ly/Lwsn50Q0RFe

It's not too late to register! Join us today at 1 ET as we dig into how BEAD Volume 2 will affect broadband connectivity in real communities and what local leaders should look for in their state: bit.ly/45IJJEE

Did you know we have a newsletter? Sign up today for the latest on equitable rural development — data, reports, and events. We send it out twice a month and love to highlight work from our partners. aspencsg.org/sign-up-for-ou…

How the Federal Govt Should Build the Capacity of Local Govts' Capacity for Addressing Disasters Excellent & timely piece, esp as relates to rural places from @BrookingsMetro colleagues @carlosonhousing @ManannanAD Carolyn Kousky Karina French brookings.edu/articles/how-t…

Thank you to all the #Rural #Workers who shared their experience with us! It’s not too late to add your thoughts in the “Rural Workers: Amplified” survey! Are you working, living, or seeking work in a rural area? Your voice matters: tinyurl.com/rural-workers-…

In East Texas, @TLLTemple and @CommunitiesU teamed up to develop bottom-up structural solutions to building rural capacity. They share insights and lessons learned in a new @npquarterly article. nonprofitquarterly.org/building-commu…

In our third Rural Aperture Project story with @RWJF, we explore how the knowledge economy has contributed to the growing disparity in opportunity between rural and nonrural places, the context for how that happened, and what we can do to address it: bit.ly/3S4U9uZ

@CommunitiesU @Hope_Enterprise @AspenCSG @RWJF @HHSGov @KatrinaEBadger @Emily_Burleson1 "There are people that are rural that are innovative, that are doing the work, and get things done...these communities deserve to succeed! The more that we work that way, in partnership, the better off we'll all be." - Bonita Robertson-Hardy, @AspenCSG

Great example of a research methodology aimed at amplifying voices in a state's less densely populated areas: The @FordFamilyFound's Oregon Voices — a comprehensive view of opportunity and wellbeing across all 36 counties in Oregon. orvoices.org

The State of American Philanthropy, Giving for Rural Communities report offers valuable insights, thoughtful recommendations, and a comprehensive view of the challenges and opportunities in rural philanthropy. @InsidePhilanthr insidephilanthropy.com/state-of-ameri…

Registration is still open for tomorrow’s webinar on forging partnerships between public health and faith-based organizations to achieve health equity. We hope you’ll join us at 3 p.m. ET: uwmadison.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

We are proud to be in coalition with @RuralHome as well as @RuralLISC, @RCAPInc, and the @federalreserve for this free webinar on Rural #Placemaking. aspencsg.org/field-based-ru…

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, your relatives at CNAY have an open letter to #nativeyouth. Please share with those who need to be reminded of their worthiness & power. cnay.org/wp-content/upl…