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Engagement

Solutions and stories covering how locals voice their opinions, exchange information, and contribute to the community’s future.

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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 Newspaper Feature Celebrates Influential Women in Questa
Local Champion:
Questa del Rio News
Date funded:
February 24, 2026
Grant Amount:
$2,037
Solution PA System Elevates Community Events in Questa
Local Champion:
Questa Economic Development Fund
Date funded:
February 13, 2026
Grant Amount:
$1,550
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
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 Lights Brighten Performances at Cortez’s Lamp Post Creative Learning Center
Local Champion:
Lamp Post Creative Learning Center
Date funded:
January 26, 2026
Grant Amount:
$7,099
Solution Solar Lighting Extends Hours at Libby’s Nordic Warming Hut
Local Champion:
The Kootenai Cross Country Ski Club
Date funded:
January 21, 2026
Grant Amount:
$9,600
Solution Community Space Renovation Creates Alcohol-Free Gathering Hub in Questa
Local Champion:
VFW 7688
Date funded:
December 15, 2025
Grant Amount:
$15,000
Solution Listening Sessions Amplify Community Voices in Questa
Local Champion:
Questa del Rio News
Date funded:
December 10, 2025
Grant Amount:
$3,714
Solution Teen Program Becomes Independent Organization to Support Continued Growth
Local Champion:
First Friday Fun Night
Date funded:
December 9, 2025
Grant Amount:
$8,490

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