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The mission of the Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) Program is to increase the capacity of rural communities to improve their economic, social, and environmental conditions, through the assistance of trained graduate-level members who live and work in communities for 11 months.
“Just being present in the community as a dedicated servant of the public has a big impact in this small rural area. I have been surprised over and over again that my ‘reputation precedes me’ simply due to the fact that I have chosen to be here and bring my passion and background to the Illinois Valley.” – Erica Mooney, Year 26, Illinois Valley Soil and Water Conservation District
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- A Year at Roseburg Public LibraryBy Christian Sala I am extremely grateful for the incredible opportunity to work at Roseburg Public Library for the past 11 months as their Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) AmeriCorps member. It feels like just yesterday when I vividly remember taking a guided tour of the library with Library Director Kris Wiley just before…
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RARE – Resource Assistance for Rural Environments