Aspen CSG partners with Rural Development Hubs across the country to strengthen local leadership, align funding, and build regional capacity. Through research and peer learning, we support Hub leaders to refine strategies and apply what works across regions.
In Missouri, we work with Hub partners that coordinate across sectors, align resources, and connect communities to advance long-term regional strategies:
Community Foundation of Ozarks
The Community Foundation of Ozarks’ mission is to enhance the quality of life in its region through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration and public leadership.
The Community Foundation of Ozarks is featured in these Aspen CSG resources: Four Learnings to Improve Rural Capital and Credit Access
New Growth Community Development Corporation
The New Growth Community Development Corporation, officially known as West Central Community Development Corporation (doing business as New Growth), is a nonprofit based in west central Missouri (and extending services into Kansas) committed to strengthening rural communities by cultivating local ownership and sustainable livelihoods. The New Growth Community Development Corporation is featured in these Aspen CSG resources: How To Organize a Rural Action Infrastructure
