We put our mission into action through five main program areas: Accompaniment (Standing With Others), Rural Academy of the People (Nurturing Leadership), Youth Empowerment, Immigrant Legal Rights Project, and Common Good Federal Credit Union (Financial Equity).
Accompaniment (Standing With Others)
We believe that a just, rural New York involves all of us. We also believe that those who courageously call out for justice need others to stand with them — to accompany them in this quest.
Rural Academy of the People (Nurturing Leadership)
RMM’s Rural Academy of the People (RAP) offers a variety of adult education programs through our Centers and online that are initiated and designed by rural, grass-roots leaders.
Youth Empowerment
Rural & Migrant Ministry has been on the cutting edge of offering creative and effective programs that support young, emerging leaders in rural New York for more than 35 years.
Immigrant Legal Rights Project
The Immigrant Legal Rights Project assists people in protecting their legal rights by working hand-in-hand with RMM’s Rural Academy of the People and our long tradition of advocacy.
Common Good Federal Credit Union (Financial Equity)
In partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of New York, RMM has embarked on a pioneering initiative with the Common Good Federal Credit Union to establish financial stability and equity among rural and farmworking families, who face undue barriers to building economic stability.
Rural & Migrant Ministry is providing an updated resource for Congregations, Unions and other communities supporting immigrants in our neighborhoods and communities. Information and action steps are developing quickly; therefore, this document will be published online as key sections become available. (read more)
That’s what’s so special about RMM: You see the world so differently, and it’s truly changed my perspective on life. I feel like I have a sense of direction of where I want to go in this world and what I want to do.
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Your support has had a tremendous impact in the lives of the people we serve. Without you, we couldn’t offer the vital programs that help marginalized communities in rural New York to thrive in the face of systemic injustice. In these uncertain times, we need your support more than ever!
Mission
We create hope, justice, and empowerment with farmworking and rural families in New York by building community and developing leaders through advocacy, education and the arts.
Vision
We envision a New York State where farmworking and rural families are empowered, are treated with dignity and respect, and have the opportunities and resources they need to thrive.