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About Us | WORC
Grassroots Community Organizing
Many people are frustrated that more is not being done to improve the quality of their lives and communities. They are frustrated with the pace of social change and fee...
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Our Research and Reports | WORC
This paper examines the local food systems in seven states in which the Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC) has member groups – Colorado, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakot...
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2022 WORC year in review | WORC
December 16, 2022
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As 2022 winds its way to a close, we wanted to highlight a few of WORC’s impacts from the year. We’ve had some big wins on campaigns that have spanned a d...
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Agriculture and Food | WORC
Creating a food system that works for everyone
WORC’s Agriculture and Food Campaign addresses one of the fundamental problems facing rural America: the need to advance the economic and environmental s...
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Coal | WORC
Holding Big Coal Accountable
WORC and its first member groups were founded by ranch families whose land and livelihoods were threatened by the booming coal industry in the 1970s, when dozens of coal s...
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Principles of Community Organizing | WORC
Why elections matter and how to engage
Using small group activities, videos, role plays, 1-1 exercises and open discussions, WORC’s experienced trainers engage participants in a lively, interactive, a...