Momentum heading into 2026.

#12DaysofRUBI #BeyondResistance #RuralUrbanBridge #CommunityWorks

November was our largest briefing to date, with author Barbara Kingsolver, whose insights helped deepen our understanding of community, belonging, and the work ahead.

#12DaysofRUBI #RuralUrbanBridge

Looking back to October, our first national Community Works Summit was a huge success, with people and chapters joining from across the country.

We have intro sessions for anyone interested in starting a chapter, follow for info on the next one.

#12DaysofRUBI #RuralUrbanBridge #CommunityWorks

Our very own Meredith Dean spoke at the Peace Corps Connect conference. President Dan Baker highlighted her line, “Talk to people like a neighbor not like an activist”, exactly the kind of grounded, people-first approach that keeps democracy thriving.

#12DaysofRUBI #RuralUrbanBridge #CommunityWorks

Looking back at June 2025...

We’re proud to play a small part in helping candidates and organizers build the kind of connections that lead to honest and effective representation.

#12DaysofRUBI #BeyondResistance #RuralUrbanBridge

We're looking back at RUBI's highlights from 2025.

In May, Community Works Director Meredith Dean was a featured speaker at Virginia’s Rural Caucus Retreat. It was a chance to share what she and CWorks chapters leaders have been building.

#12DaysofRUBI #RuralUrbanBridge #CommunityWorks

Looking back to last spring, Anthony met with CND Chair Ken Martin about what it will take to win back rural and working-class communities. Less talk, more rebuilding — from the ground up.
Sometimes the path forward is going back to what people care about the most.

#12DaysofRUBI #RuralUrbanBridge

We're taking a look back at 12 month of RUBI.

Last March was a big month for Community Works. We welcomed new chapters in New River Valley, VA; Garrett County, MD; and Oconee County, GA — with 125 new volunteers stepping up to get involved!

#12DaysofRUBI #RuralUrbanBridge #CommunityWorks

We're taking a look back at memorable moments from 2025! Here's January's:

Earlier this year, Rep. Ro Khanna endorsed the Rural New Deal: a call to invest in jobs, infrastructure, housing, and public goods in rural communities.

#12DaysofRUBI #RuralNewDeal #RuralUrbanBridge