Helping People. Changing Lives. Strengthening our Community.

Since 1965, Rural Resources Community Action has helped residents of Eastern Washington help themselves and each other. Through education, resources and support, we offer real hope to children, seniors and families, by working to create a stronger and more stable community for us all.

First-Time Homebuyer Seminar

Join us in Colville on Saturday, February 22 for a free seminar on buying your first home! Purchasing and financing a home may be easier than you think. Register by calling 509-685-6108.

The Connections Recovery Cafe: Now Open in Colville

Learn more about the benefits of peer-to-peer support in recovery, how to become a member, and opportunities to support and volunteer.

Give for your community

As we look ahead to 2025, Rural Resources needs your help more than ever to support our local community members. Your donations help children have safe childcare, domestic violence survivors, people experiencing homelessness, seniors facing food insecurity, and other vulnerable groups in Eastern Washington.

We can't do it alone - donate today.

Our Services & Programs

Community-Based Teams

Programs

Addiction & Substance Use Disorder Support | Opioid Addiction Support | Housing Stability Assistance | Medicare/Medicaid Navigation | Social Security Navigation | Bill Pay Assistance | Medication Management Assistance | Health Home Program

Senior & Disability Services

Programs

Senior Legal Program | Medicare Assistance (SHIBA) | Medicaid Transformation Project | Allegiance Supported Living Facility | Options Counseling | Veterans' Care | Family Caregiver Support | Kinship | Aging-in-Place Assistance | Independent Living for People with Disabilities | Tailored Support for Older Adults

Early childhood education

Programs

Head Start | Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP)  | Access to Baby & Childhood Dentistry (ABCD) | No-cost Childcare

Nutrition Services

Programs

Senior Nutrition Assistance | Mobile Food Pantry | Meals on Wheels | Food Systems | Diner's Choice Program

Employment & Training

Programs

WorkSource | GED Assistance | Career Exploration | Occupational Skills Training | On-the-Job Training | Paid Work Experience | Support Services

Transportation

Programs

Dial-a-Ride | Transportation to Appointments | Fixed Commuter Routes 

Housing Assistance

Programs

Emergency & Transitional Shelter/Housing | Rapid Re-Housing | Rental Assistance | Housing & Essential Needs (HEN) Program | Low-Income Heating & Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) | Affordable Housing | Home Repair | Weatherization Assistance | Homebuyer Education & Counseling

Victim Services

Programs

Children's Advocacy Center | Domestic Violence Assistance | Sexual Assault Assistance | Victims of Crime Assistance | Tribal Program | Prevention Program

Latest news

Rural Resources and the federal spending freeze

January 28, 2025

Update from Wednesday, January 29, 2025 As of Wednesday morning, the Trump administration has rescinded the memo announcing the federal spending freeze…

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Rural Resources Opens Recovery Cafe in Colville

December 23, 2024

Safe, sober environment will offer support for people in recovery For immediate release: December 23, 2024 COLVILLE, WA—Rural Resources Community Action (RRCA)…

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Drive-In WiFi Hotspots

The Washington State Broadband Office estimates over 300 new drive-in Wi-Fi hotspots are coming online statewide through an initiative to bring free public broadband internet access to all residents. Partners in the state’s drive-in Wi-Fi hotspots project include: Washington State University; Washington State Library, part of the Washington Office of the Secretary of State; members of the Washington Public Utility Districts Association (WPUDA) and affiliated nonprofit Northwest Open Access Network (NoaNet); the Washington State Broadband Office; Washington Independent Telecommunications Association (WITA); Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech); and the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). Microsoft and the Avista Foundation are providing funding, and the federal Information Technology Disaster Resource Center contributed equipment and installation.

For complete information and a map of locations, visit www.driveinwifi.wa.gov. The map will be updated as more sites come online.

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