When Typhoon Mawar devastated Guam in May 2023, it laid bare a long-simmering crisis for residents in the northern village of Yigo. Subdivisions like , established in the 1990s to accommodate the island’s expanding Micronesian workforce, suffered from decades of neglected infrastructure and broken promises made by exploitative developers.
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RCAC trains leaders to expand affordable mortgage access in Indigenous communities
Owning a home represents more than just a marker of stability for many Americans; it’s a crucial step toward financial security and the opportunity to create a lasting legacy for their descendants. However, low-income households and communities often find this dream out of reach due to systemic barriers and a lack of affordable financing options.
Fresh Eggs, Fresh Start: NDN Eggs Cracks Local Market with RCAC RELieF Loan
Discover how this Indigenous-owned business in California is heading towards success after overcoming pandemic challenges with an RCAC loan.
RCAC Interview: Lucas Ingvoldstad, Nevada USDA Rural Development Director
In this issue, we speak with Lucas Ingvoldstad, USDA-RD State Director for Nevada. Born and raised in Reno, Nevada, Ingvoldstad has focused his career on improving rural communities’ well-being and economic status.
The Wells Run Dry: Insights from Willcox, Arizona
Rural Community Assistance Corporation received multiple requests for private well assessments from Willcox, a small town in southeastern Arizona’s Cochise County. This largely rural county consists mostly of small towns and unincorporated communities.