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The Myth of Winter
By Blaze Diamond (El Prado, New Mexico) In the dawn hours of December 15th, my partner and I filed out the stairwell door. Trees had

The Myth of Winter
By Blaze Diamond (El Prado, New Mexico) In the dawn hours of December 15th, my partner and I filed out the stairwell door. Trees had

Exploring our Assets: Commonwealth in Borger, TX
by Melaine Bugg Borger Texas is in South Central Hutchinson County, in the Texas Panhandle, at the junction of state Highways 136,152, and 207. Founded

My Path to Becoming a Building Inspector
By Hannah Pittman (Dodge City, Kansas) I moved to Dodge City from Winfield, Kansas when I was eleven years old. Changing schools and moving to

Rural & Remote
By Kade Wilcox Rural & Remote helps connect people in rural communities to remote jobs as a way to stay home or come home. To

Carrying On After “Hootie”
By Daniel Colunga (OC Community Intern) Mike Juarez on the job ready to go! Mike Juarez was an amazing human being and a hero in

Increasing Access to Healthy Food for Everyone
By Sarah Castro (Lubbock, TX) We all hear messages that an essential component to overall health is a diet rich in fruits and vegetables.

Taking Steps Towards A RURAL IDEAL
By Alice Kay Hill (Luray, KS) In Luray, KS – a true food desert with no groceries closer than 30+ miles – two farm wives

Holding Everything As One
By Darryl Birkenfeld (OC Executive Director) A logo in today’s world is synonymous with a trademark or a company’s brand. Nearly all nonprofit organizations have

Finding Paths Away from Addiction
By Tiana Suazo Addictions come in many forms: extreme sports, food, bad habits, drugs–any continuous habit that is detrimental to your health. No matter how

A Legacy That Shall Endure
by Darryl Birkenfeld A trio of amazing Directors departed OC’s Board this month. Their service over the years has been exemplary, and yet their time

Defining Ogallala Commons
By: Bobby Gierisch (Former OC Board President and Board Member, 2010-2016) Prepping for a group photo, 2016 OC Orientation Retreat at Talon Point Retreat

Seeds That Grow Your Financial Wealth
By Delissa Villa (Tulia, TX) To take serious action on managing your financial wealth, begin by looking at your mindset. What do your conversations about