The Rural Community Alliance

Your voice united with other rural Americans has been heard in Washington. Postmaster General has announced a compromise to keep rural post offices open, by reducing hours rather than closing. See What's New for Press Release.

RCA's 2011 Annual Report is now published. See photos and read about the work of our members and staff in 2011 under the "What's New" link above.

Who We Are

Rural Community Alliance serves rural Arkansas by helping its members become advocates for their rural school and community and uniting their voices on state-wide initiatives. RCA facilitates grass-roots led community revitalization projects in low-wealth rural communities, provides training to its members, and supports youth development projects.

Rural Community Alliance is the trade name of Advocates for Community and Rural Education which is a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status. RCA currently has 1,200 members in 50 chapters located in small rural communities throughout the state of Arkansas.