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2022 Highlights
RCA held the first in-person Rural Pitch Competition during Global
2021 Highlights
RCA launched two key programs: Afterschool Initiative and Cybersecurity training
91st General Assembly Education Committee Members (Senate & House)
Senate Education Committee Members Jane English (Chair) 501-257-7670 jane.english@senate.ar.gov Joyce
2016 Highlights
Led by Lavina Grandon, a rural economic development conference was
Summer Conference Recap 2016
The 2016 Rural Community Alliance member conference took place in
Shop Small 2016
‘Tis the season to shop with small businesses! In support of Small
Partnership Giving: Garden Projects
In Spring 2016, Rural Community Alliance provided matching funds (up
2014 Highlights
Delta Highways, a regional revitalization network in southeast Arkansas launches.
2012 Highlights
A regional revitalization network, Ozark Byways, is formed to promote
2009 Highlights
Organization adopts trade name of Rural Community Alliance (RCA). Staff
2008 Highlights
Organization hires its first Executive Director and staff. Expands mission
2007 Highlights
Organization membership reaches 650 mark. Participant in Charles Stewart Mott
2006 Highlights
IRS designates the organization as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Organization
2005 Highlights
Advocates for Community & Rural Education is incorporated in Arkansas.
2004 Highlights
Joined broad coalition to enact an education reform agenda, resulting
2003 Highlights
Founders Lavina Grandon and Dorothy Singleton unite with community members
