Rural America faces tough economic challenges for a variety of reasons, including global competition, population declines, as well as state and federal policy trends. |
We were impressed by both the reality and hope in the responses. In our work, we're seeing that communities can make great strides when they're willing to look at their current situation, identify their strengths, and then work together -- community members, elected officials, business leaders, educators and faith leaders -- to plan and implement strategies that attack poverty at its roots. |