Mary West-Hutchinson, a real estate broker in West Point, California, was tired of commuting. She’d leave the tall rural pines of her home community and drive 80 minutes to the more densely populated Lodi for work. In addition, she was taking college courses, working toward her real estate license, and wishing for the day she’d call her own shots. That day came after she visited the post office in nearby West Point and learned a local real estate broker was looking for agents. Freshly licensed, Mary knew this was the place for her and she left the long commute behind.

In February 2022, Jessi and her 11-year-old daughter were struggling to maintain their 2006 doublewide manufactured home on an income of less than $20,000 a year.  The home, plagued by years of deferred maintenance and a leaking roof, had severe ceiling damage and compromised flooring. Jessi had removed the damaged flooring, leaving only sub-flooring for her and her daughter to walk on.

• Finding of No Significant Impact – July 2024

For nearly 60 years the Pickaway County Community Action Organization (PICCA) has worked to improve the quality of life for families and individuals in Circleville, Ohio,

Elizabeth Goundie and Josh Emerman are the co-founders of Moorit Hill Farm and Fiber in Troy, Maine. They came to Central Maine by a circuitous route, purchasing the property in 2017. Just seven years later, the young farmers are not only tending more than 70 sheep but also providing a vital service to small- and mid-scale fiber producers by operating a custom fiber mill. They found many partners to help them learn, plan, and expand in Maine’s supportive resource network.

North of town just beyond the “Welcome to Paulding” sign, Goyings Farms, with its towering array of grain storage bins, is hard to miss.

Cody Olsen remembers when his parents built their own home in Nibley, Utah between 2006-2007.

Final Environmental Assessment - August 2024

Joe Barb isn’t your typical citizen. He’s the type of guy that sees someone in need and doesn’t turn away. Instead, he offers support.

On a cold winter day during the COVID pandemic, Joe took his young son to the last barbershop in town that was still open. “I was talking to the barber, and I noticed a young person seeking refuge in the shop,” said Joe. “The barber said he just comes in to get warm.”