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Addressing poverty in rural America
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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service, 85 percent of persistently poor counties in the United States are rural. Many of the challenges people in poor, rural communities face get little attention and little has changed for families living in these places.

In this issue, we look at the work some of our network organizations are doing to help rural communities thrive.
White paper offers potential solutions for rural poverty
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In advance of its April 20 forum, “Hope in the Delta:Turning the Tide on Persistent Rural Poverty,” NeighborWorks America asked four leaders of organizations representing the hardest-hit regions to offer their perspectives on the greatest challenges and the most-promising solutions.

Read highlights from the white paper in our blog post, and join our live webcast April 20, 10 a.m. ET for a conversation about solutions to rural poverty.
Partnerships help rural communities weather disasters
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Rural communities face a variety of problems, exacerbated by environmental crises like drought, flood, wildfires and hurricanes. Network member Housing Assistance Program of Essex County is helping rural residents overcome disruptions in their lives and prevent future crises.
Maine program creates safety net
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In Waterville, Maine, nearly 70 percent of children under the age of five live in poverty.

NeighborWorks network member Kennebec Valley Community Action Program teamed up with a local coalition to create a safety net for these children, their families and other residents in need.

Excerpted from NeighborWorks Works: Practical Solutions from America's Community Development Network.
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