Causes: Economic Development, Microfinance, Rural Economic Development

Mission: RDI strengthens rural people, places, and economies in the Pacific Northwest.

Results: To date, RDI has. . . -- Served over 350 rural communities throughout Oregon, Washington, northern California, Idaho, and beyond-- Assisted more than 2,750 entrepreneurs through the Connecting Oregon for Rural Entrepreneurship collaborative-- Worked for more than 25 years building over 86 leadership network hubs in rural communities-- Trained over 500 Community Ambassadors-- Hosted 9 Regards to Rural conferences-- Delivered 9 economic vitality summits-- Trained more than 9,000 rural leaders-- Trained over 500 rural Latinos

Target demographics: RDI helps rural people and communities achieve their visions and goals.

Direct beneficiaries per year: Last year, RDI helped about 2000 rural people become leaders in their community and encouraged them to engage in economic vitality.

Geographic areas served: The Pacific Northwest

Programs: RDI delivers leadership classes and economic vitality programs.