Year 25 Members at End of Service Gathering

News & Stories

The RARE AmeriCorps Program places its members in rural communities across the State of Oregon. In each participating community, RARE AmeriCorps members often finds themselves working with local media sources. Whether it is helping develop a news article or finding local fame, it is common for almost every RARE AmeriCorps member to become a local celebrity in their community. Below you will find social media posts, blog articles written by our RARE AmeriCorps members and newspaper articles starring them! By exploring below, you will gain a better understanding of how RARE AmeriCorps members impact the communities they serve.

Stories from the Field

  • An Early Morning, a Chipped Tooth, and a Million Dollars
    By Kaitlyn Hardwick, Community Development Coordinator, City of Drain On a Wednesday in July, I woke up in a cabin on the McKenzie River. The air was brisk and the sun won’t begin to rise for another hour. I’m sunburned from the previous day, so I try to enjoy the cool air while it lasts. This day will become very important to me, though at this early hour I
  • Will You Please Join My Committee?
    By Sulwyn De Crozuc, Planner, City of Bandon When I arrived in Bandon, I was immediately drawn to its charming Old Town, nestled along the Coquille River just before it meets the Pacific Ocean. Its scenic boardwalk, working docks, historic lighthouse, and whimsical Myrtlewood and metal sculptures embody the essence of a picturesque coastal fishing village. H
  • Getting Involved in Tillamook County
    By Ann Moorhead, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Tillamook County Coming into a new community is always a challenge and a gamble. After all, how can you truly know what you’ll find once you get there? Visiting or hearing about a place isn’t enough to understand it—not really. A community is more than its landmarks or reputation; it’s made up of people, r

 

Recent RARE Mentions in the News

  • Nearing A Somber Anniversary, Blue River Rebuilds Towards A Brighter Tomorrow
    By Brian Bull, KLCC This September marks five years since the Holiday Farm Fire burned up more than 173,000 acres in Oregon’s McKenzie River Corridor including Blue River. It’s a scenic mountain town that’s been around since 1900, with mining and timber as its former big industries. The fire consumed hundreds of homes and businesses.…
  • Estacada Teams Up With Oregon DEQ For Free Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event On June 14
    By Lucas Wright, Hoodline A household hazardous waste drop-off event will take place on June 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Portal Park, 805 NW Evergreen Way in Estacada. The event is free and provides residents with a way to safely dispose of hazardous materials, according to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.…
  • Local Organizations Feel The Loss Of AmeriCorps Programs
     By Emily Storm, KOBI-TV 5 Medford AmeriCorps members across Southern Oregon won’t have jobs at the end of the month due to federal cuts. The Trump administration is terminating nearly $400 million of grants to the organization nationwide. AmeriCorps sends young members across the country to community projects and disaster recovery who receive benefits…