Surrounded by mountains and sage brush landscapes, Gunnison, Colorado may look like other rural mountain towns: quiet, remote, perfect for connecting with nature, and a hub for seasonal workers. Look closer, though. Among local organizations and leaders, growing efforts for connection and belonging are in bloom. Despite its small population of 16,000 residents, Gunnison County… The post Welcome to Gunnison: A community modeling rural belonging appeared first on Welcoming America.| Welcoming America
Recipients of the Community Services Block Grant say the potential elimination could hit rural communities especially hard. The post Trump wants to eliminate a grant program because it funds ‘equity-building and green energy initiatives’ appeared first on The Invading Sea.| The Invading Sea
Sociology professor David Peters, from left, with undergraduate student researchers Emily Meyer and Emma Bartling. Photo by Christopher Gannon/Iowa State University.| www.news.iastate.edu