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RURAL COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP

Erin Cahill   |   July 17, 2023

Rural Voices (RCAP) spotlights the lived realities of rural and tribal communities—stories of resilience, innovation, and collaboration that too often go unheard. From expanding access to clean water to building economic opportunity, RCAP amplifies the voices of local leaders working on the ground to shape the future of their communities. This focus on lived experience and grassroots solutions echoes Aspen CSG’s commitment to advancing rural well-being: that sustainable development must be rooted in the voices, visions, and leadership of the people who call rural America home.

Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group
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