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Solutions and stories from the gateway to the Wind River Mountains

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Amber Peckham-Jones: One Lander Leader Reflects on Rural Action

How can people in rural towns overcome barriers and transform their communities? We spoke with a local mom and volunteer in Lander, Wyoming, who—with LOR’s help—brought several impactful projects to life.

Solution Info in an Instant Stickers Help First Responders Identify Disability Needs During Emergencies
Local Champion:
A Lander local
Date funded:
February 18, 2026
Grant Amount:
$8,255
Solution Community Building Program Connects Isolated Lander Caregivers Through Peer Support
Local Champion:
Anam Cara Caregiving
Date funded:
February 13, 2026
Grant Amount:
$12,466
Story
Rural Communities Tackle Rising Hunger With Creative Solutions

Amid federal cuts, people in the rural Mountain West are finding ways to fill the gaps and feed their neighbors.

Solution New Library Creates Gathering Space for Wyoming Life Resource Center Community
Local Champion:
Wyoming Life Resource Center
Date funded:
February 4, 2026
Grant Amount:
$9,274
Solution AAU Volleyball Club Meets Growing Demand for Girls’ Sports in Lander
Local Champion:
Lander Volleyball Club
Date funded:
January 21, 2026
Grant Amount:
$6,932
Solution Music Class Gives Lander Adults Chance to Learn Instruments They Missed as Kids
Local Champion:
Central Wyoming College Foundation
Date funded:
January 21, 2026
Grant Amount:
$2,640
Solution Restored Bikes Give Lander Youth Reliable Transportation to School and Activities
Local Champion:
Lander locals
Date funded:
January 21, 2026
Grant Amount:
$9,256
Solution Personal Trainer Teaches Safe Weightlifting Techniques to Lander Seniors
Local Champion:
Lander Senior Citizens Center
Date funded:
December 24, 2025
Grant Amount:
$840
Solution Sewer Line Installation Protects Lander Wetlands and Neighborhood Health
Local Champion:
City of Lander, Wyoming
Date funded:
December 17, 2025
Grant Amount:
$24,013

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