Areas of Focus
Advocacy
Bringing awareness to the unique needs facing rural communities.
Education
Building knowledge, skills, and confidence through a range of community health interventions and educational programs.
Food
Supporting programs and policies that bridge connections between local agriculture, food access and healthcare.
Transportation
Improving transportation access and coordination in South Central New York.
Well-being
Enhancing service planning and assessment, policy implementation, and program evaluation through coordination and collaboration.
"My VISTA experience showed me the importance and impact that programs and initiatives like those at Rural Health Network can have on individuals and communities."
-Caroline Russo
AmeriCorps VISTA Member 2016-2017
Our Impact
908.9
miles were traveled to 98 families during COVID-19 who received food through the Care to Connect program
350
PPE Kits with masks, hand sanitizer, and dental care items were distributed to clients during doorstep visits in 2020
$721,208
was invested in the local economy through direct purchasing - a 47% increase from 2019
4,543
4,543 trips provided by Connection to Care to vital non-emergency healthcare appointments
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