Mission: Strengthening community through creative partnerships
Community Partnerships (RC&D), Inc. is a locally led non-profit dedicated to improving quality of life in rural Pennsylvania
Wild Geese: Flock Together
The Wild Geese: Flock Together public art project has been brought to life through the efforts of an entire community. Artists, sponsors, volunteers, project partners, and the community at large have banded together to recognize our unique local tradition of Goose Day through the talent of local artists. The brochure and map can be found here.
Arts and Culture
Community Partnerships RC&D's cultural programs include being the local regional partner for the PA Partners in the Arts program; serving as a regional support center and documenting traditions for Folk Art PA; and being a catalyst and supporter of a number of exciting and innovative arts initiatives in the region.
Local Food and Natural Resources
Community Partnerships supports a variety of local food programs including The Havens Community Farm, Natural Resources projects that benefit the Chesapeake Bay, and the annual Garden to Table Series.
Education and Lifelong Learning
Community Capacity and Incubation
Community Partnerships acts as a catalyst for exciting new projects and partnerships. A great example is The Crooked Shelf Bookshop, LLC which shares space at Community Partnerships headquarters as part of a business incubation arrangement.
Testimonials
“Community Partnerships has done a wonderful job finding themes, instructors, activities, and field trips that provide students with opportunities they would not have been exposed to otherwise. The students are very engaged and excited about the new things they are learning. The resources that Community Partnerships have, both in this community and beyond, greatly enhanced our annual summer camp and provided a level of education that far exceeds that of a typical summer camp. It has been a truly successful partnership that has resulted in a high-quality program.”
— Shelby Liebegott, Program Coordinator, Tuscarora Intermediate Unit #11
“The arts are critical to strengthening the cultural, educational, and economic vitality of our communities. Public art projects like Wild Geese helps add to the image and identity of Mifflin County and the Juniata Valley, offering ways for community members to have a sense of belonging and connection to their place. Wild Geese is a great celebration of local artists and shows their important contributions to quality of place.”
— Karl Blischke, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Council of the Arts