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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Just want to remind all of you wonderful individuals that the RARE Program is currently seeking community partners for the 2017-18 service year. The deadline
for community applications is slated for April 14<sup>th</sup>. This year alone, we have participants working with Greater Bandon Association, Dallas Downtown Association, City of Hermiston, City of Reedsport, Independence Downtown Association, SHEDCO, Downtown
Oregon City Association, SCOEDD, Pendleton Downtown Association, Marion County Community Services and Lakeview Community Partnership on an array of Main Street related endeavors… Talk about a lineup
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;color:#1F497D">J</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">. Needless to say, we love working the downtown development arena in partnership with Oregon Main
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions about the RARE Program and/or our application process. More information can be found in the following announcement.
Thanks in advance for sharing this information with organizations, Main Street-related or not, that could use our assistance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Titus Tomlinson<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">The Community Service Center (CSC) links the energy, expertise and innovation of the University of Oregon with the planning and public policy needs of Oregon
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) Program [mailto:gregory@rare-uoregon.ccsend.com]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) Program<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, February 17, 2017 1:10 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Titus Tomlinson <titust@uoregon.edu><br>
<b>Subject:</b> RARE Program - Call for Community Applications!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:white">What is The RARE AmeriCorps Program?</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:white"> </span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:white"><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The mission of the Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) AmeriCorps Program is to increase the capacity of rural communities to improve their economic, social, and environmental conditions,
through the assistance of trained graduate-level participants.</span></strong> RARE participants assist in the development and implementation of projects focused on increasing the vitality of the communities and organizations we serve. Our participants live
in and serve communities for 11 months. The <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=joubavzab.0.0.ba6fpzcab.0&id=preview&r=3&p=https%3A%2F%2Frare.uoregon.edu%2F" target="_blank">
RARE AmeriCorps Program</a> is now in its 23rd Year and has placed more than 450 individuals and served every Oregon county.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:white">Does my Organization Qualify for The RARE AmeriCorps Program? </span></u></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:white">RARE communities are organizations that have identified specific needs in rural areas.<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=joubavzab.0.0.ba6fpzcab.0&id=preview&r=3&p=https%3A%2F%2Frare.uoregon.edu%2Fcommunity%2Ffaq" target="_blank">
Eligible organizations</a><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> include public agencies (including city, county, and regional governments); special districts (such as soil and water conservation districts, park and transportation districts);
and non-profit organizations.</span></strong> <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=joubavzab.0.0.ba6fpzcab.0&id=preview&r=3&p=https%3A%2F%2Frare.uoregon.edu%2Fcurrent-projects" target="_blank">
RARE projects</a> typically fall into the following categories: land use planning, downtown development, community and economic development, regional tourism, renewable energy, food systems planning, and natural resources planning.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:white">To host a RARE member, each participating community or agency must provide a $23,500 match towards the placement, training, and support for the full-time RARE member.
RARE AmeriCorps Program staff will administer the member's monthly stipend, medical insurance, and post-service educational award.
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To apply, communities must submit a
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Community Application</a> to the program due by 5:00 PM on April 14th</span></strong>. RARE AmeriCorps placements are contingent on availability of program funding.<br>
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<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=joubavzab.0.0.ba6fpzcab.0&id=preview&r=3&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tfff.org%2F" target="_blank">The Ford Family Foundation</a> has limited funding available to support the placement of a RARE member. These funds are competitive.
To determine if your organization is eligible for this funding opportunity, click
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">April 14: <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=joubavzab.0.0.ba6fpzcab.0&id=preview&r=3&p=https%3A%2F%2Frare.uoregon.edu%2Fcommunity%2Fapply-now" target="_blank">
Community Applications</a> due</span></strong><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">April 17: </span></strong></span></b><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#3366FF"> </span></u><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:blue"><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=joubavzab.0.0.ba6fpzcab.0&id=preview&r=3&p=https%3A%2F%2Frare.uoregon.edu%2Fsites%2Frare2.uoregon.edu%2Ffiles%2Fdownloads%2F2017%2FTFFF%2520Community%2520Rare%2520Funding%2520Opportunity.pdf" target="_blank">TFFF
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">September 11</span></strong></b>: Placement in partner community begins<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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