RURAL LIVING

RURAL LIVING

Ensuring rural communities are growing strong

We are working as a region to build thriving places where people and businesses have what they need. Together, we are catalyzing new investment in quality of life — from neighborhoods and transportation to education and training.

Ensuring rural communities are growing strong

We are working as a region to build thriving places where people and businesses have what they need. Together, we are catalyzing new investment in quality of life — from neighborhoods and transportation to education and training.

Hometown Revival

Making our places great is how we keep people here, and bring them here, too. Find Hometown Revival Innovators and resources here.

Transportation

From sidewalks and trails to public transit, the ability to ‘get around’ is essential to families, communities, and economies. Learn how rural people and places are pulling resources and options together for “Rides to Health and Wealth.”

Liston Center

Getting people what they need where they need it is a powerful way to strengthen families, neighborhoods, and communities. The Liston Center in El Dorado Springs, Missouri, brings employment and education services into one easily accessible place, complete with child care and other supports.

Hometown Revival

Making our places great is how we keep people here, and bring them here, too. Find Hometown Revival Innovators and resources here.

Transportation

From sidewalks and trails to public transit, the ability to ‘get around’ is essential to families, communities, and economies. Learn how rural people and places are pulling resources and options together for “Rides to Health and Wealth.”

Liston Center

Getting people what they need where they need it is a powerful way to strengthen families, neighborhoods, and communities. The Liston Center in El Dorado Springs, Missouri, brings employment and education services into one easily accessible place, complete with child care and other supports.

RURAL LIVING NEWS

Credit score: From zero to 700

Credit score: From zero to 700

St. Clair County, Missouri, resident Matt Anderson moved his credit score from zero to 700 in less than six months with the help of nonprofit New Growth’s free credit building program.

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A major regional workforce study and next steps for funding west central Missouri action were the topic recently of the START HERE Business Acceleration Network’s bimonthly community partner meeting. View recording here.

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