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Would you like to reduce waste at your gathering with Zero Waste’s reusable dishware?
By Seth Kern, AmeriCorps Member
Do you have a family party or event coming up, and want to reduce waste? We’ve got a great way to ... Read More
Exploring the heritage of our region
Written by Amy Nicolai, AmeriCorps Member
On the chilly (but very sunny) morning of Nov. 22, Rural Action’s Environmental Education team visited two local spots to ... Read More
Follow the Food: Firehouse Cooperative
Since April, one of the Chesterhill Produce Auction’s newest customers has been Firehouse, officially named the Student Cooperative Organization (SCO). Located in Athens, Ohio, Firehouse ... Read More
Rural Action welcomes Johna Metcalf in new staff role
Like many staff members, Johna Metcalf’s journey to becoming a full-time Rural Action staff member began with serving through AmeriCorps. Before beginning her new role ... Read More
Rural Action helps bring fresh produce to flood victims
“Yay, we’re gonna get to can beans!” one woman exclaimed as Rural Action’s Sustainable Agriculture team unloaded bushels of green beans. She shared how her ... Read More
Debbie Phillips to participate in Building a Better Ohio White House event
The Plains, Ohio – Debbie Phillips, CEO of Rural Action, will participate in Communities in Action: Building a Better Ohio, a roundtable discussion at the ... Read More
National Service Expansion to Address Climate Crisis
Rural Action’s National Service program is growing.
The passion and hard work of our national service members have been instrumental in restoring 74 miles of previously ... Read More
In Memoriam: Jerry Hartley
Jerry Hartley, a remarkable human being and a true renaissance man, passed away on July 20, 2021. Not only was he a local historian, a ... Read More
National Service Expansion to Address Climate Crisis in Appalachian Ohio
The Plains, Ohio – Rural Action’s National Service program is growing. This program has been instrumental in restoring 74 miles of previously dead streams to ... Read More
Rental Housing Needed for AmeriCorps Members
A new group of AmeriCorps members will be starting in September this year and many will be looking for housing in the area. Most will ... Read More
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Alexandria Polanosky | Media and Communications Director | 740-677-4047 ext. 140 | alexandria@ruralaction.org