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Susan Ferrin

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Susan Ferrin

Fay Rural Community Foundation

Executive Director

(406) 586-4001 sferrin@faycf.org
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Articles

Why Rural Matters: Voices from Wyoming

At the Fay Rural Community Foundation (FRCF), we know that rural America's strength lies in its people who live close to the land, carry deep-rooted values, and show up for...

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Empowering Rural America through Education: The Transformative Impact of Focused Initiatives

The vast lack of resources in rural America poses multifaceted challenges that can have far-reaching consequences on the well-being of individuals and the sustainability of communities. Access to quality education...

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Tax-Smart Charitable Donations: A Guide to QCDs

For many individuals, retirement marks a time to reflect on a lifetime of hard work and consider how to give back to the causes they hold dear. Qualified Charitable Distributions...

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The Economic and Social Impacts Facing Rural America

When wandering around Montana, you will inevitably wind-up in a rural community at just about every turn. With just over a million people state-wide, roughly half of those individuals and...

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Podcasts

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BONUS EPISODE: Fay Rural Community Foundation: Susan Ferrin

In this episode, Susan Ferrin, Executive Director of the Fay Rural Community Foundation, explores the challenges faced by rural communities and the foundation's overarching mission to support these communities....

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