W.K. Kellogg Foundation Rural People, Rural Policy Initiative
The Central Appalachia Regional Network was formed as part of the W.K.
Kellogg Foundation’s
Rural People, Rural Policy Initiative. Rural People, Rural Policy (RPRP),
a multi-year national initiative, is based on the premise that “rural America
has abundant assets and that the brightest potential for rural America emerges
when a critical mass of rural people are stronger, more organized policy actors.” RPRP
builds and strengthens skilled networks and organizations to advocate and act
in the rural policy arena by shaping policy that improves the lives of rural
people and the vitality of rural communities.
Currently there are six networks that make up RPRP:
The National Rural Assembly was also developed as part of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Rural People, Rural Policy Initiative. The National Rural Assembly is a "network of more than 500 organizations and individuals across the United States working collaboratively to build a stronger, more resilient rural America."
CARN: Mission, Vision, Values
Mission Statement
The Central Appalachia Regional Network (CARN) connects diverse organizations to promote policy and action to improve the quality of life available to the people of Appalachia.
Vision Statement
The Central Appalachia Regional Network (CARN) envisions healthy and thriving communities throughout the region. These empowered communities engage civic, public, and private institutions to create change, and ensure a just existence for all Appalachian residents.
Values
We value: