- Feed Preview Action Ideas – Rural Family Economic Success Action Network
Mentorship Programs for Immigrants
The Basic Idea: Help immigrants and refugees in rural communities learn – in an informal setting – about cultural practices, language, and resources available in the U.S. so they can successf...
https://rufes.org/2016/07/14/mentorship-programs-for-immigrants/
Children’s Savings Accounts
The Basic Idea: Help children, youth and their families save towards the purchase of an appreciating asset upon reaching adulthood so that economic status will not be a barrier to the young perso...
Build a Rural Community Endowment Fund
The Basic Idea: Build a permanent pool of locally-controlled philanthropic resources to help rural communities and families by soliciting charitable contributions in the community and beyond. H...
https://rufes.org/2015/02/19/grow-it-build-a-rural-community-endowment-fund/
Internet Access Campaign
The Basic Idea: Help low-income people get Internet access to increase their ability to access information and services. How it works: Implement one or more strategies including: Provide low-cost...
Recruiting College-Level Classes to Rural Places
The Basic Idea: Make college-level courses available in rural areas that lack a local community college, so people can access the education and skills they need to find and land higher-paid jobs....
https://rufes.org/2014/11/14/recruiting-college-level-classes-to-rural-places/
Public-Private Partnerships
The Basic Idea: Bring business and public (government) or nonprofit resources together to develop and offer workforce training that meets a business’s specific needs and provides workers with g...
Remittances
The Basic Idea: Provide an affordable alternative to high cost money transfer operators (MTOs) for immigrants living in the U.S. to remit much needed funds to their family and friends abroad. How...
Town Welcome Center
The Basic Idea: Help your community grow and thrive by creating a space and/or resource to connect new residents with culturally competent services, resources and opportunities. How it works: ...
Workplace English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) / Occupational English
The Basic Idea: Teach English to workers or potential workers who don’t speak English as their first language — tailored to a specific workplace’s tasks and needs. How it works: Inventory t...
Payroll Savings Plans
The Basic Idea: Encourage families to have savings taken out of their paychecks – making saving easier and reducing the temptation to spend earnings right away. How it works: A business agrees ...