Rural Action

Rural Action is a non-governmental organization working in Appalachian Ohio promoting economic, social and environmental justice. The organization envisions a region of clean streams, healthy forests, thriving family farms, meaningful jobs for everyone and lively towns that remember local history and celebrate their stories. Rural Action works in the following programs:

History

The Appalachian Ohio Public Interest Campaign (AOPIC) was founded in 1985 working in environmental advocacy. In 1991, AOPIC was reorganized as Rural Action, changing its focus to regional revitalization. In 1994, Rural Action began an AmeriCorps* VISTA program to build capacity.

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