Welcoming America Rural Welcoming Initiative

The Rural Welcoming Initiative highlights how intentional inclusion of immigrants and refugees can revitalize rural communities by filling workforce gaps, strengthening social cohesion, and fostering long-term prosperity. Much like Aspen CSG’s Thrive Rural framework, this effort underscores the importance of leveraging community strengths, building cross-sector partnerships, and investing in relationships to ensure rural regions remain vibrant, equitable, and future-ready.

Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group