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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 Rod Building Workshops Make Fly Fishing Accessible to Lander Residents
Local Champion:
Wyoming Catholic College
Date funded:
February 23, 2026
Grant Amount:
$9,950
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 LOR Foundation to Begin Working With Buffalo, Wyoming

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