A recurring theme found in the literature proclaims that successful communities are built; they are not born. To ensure that a quality living environment exists in rural America along with stable economic opportunities, residents must be empowered to effect change within their communities. Therefore, community development encompasses a broad mix of talents and tasks, such as:
With the right tools and resources rural residents, working together, can create the difference between a sustainable, successful community versus one that is added to the list of dying towns across rural America.
Heartland
Center for Leadership Development
Telephone: 800.927.1115
E-mail: info@heartlandcenter.info
USDA Rural Development
Community
Development Programs
Telephone: 202.619.7980
There are more organizations related to Community Development in the organizations section.
Last Reviewed: 5/29/2012
