Regional Partners Network Inc.Regional Partners Network Inc. (RPN) is 501 © a nonprofit organization established in 2001 as the governance structure of the Certified Literate Community Program (CLCP), Southwest Georgia Housing Task Force, Youth Development and Arts Culture and Tourism (ACT). The RPN primary goal is to facilitate regional community development and resource coordination to enhance the quality of life for all people in Southwest Georgia. The RPN would like to become a statewide leader in regional networking and collaboration. The Partners meet the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10:45 AM at the Southwest Georgia Regional Commission office in Camilla, Georgia. Arts, Culture and Tourism Arts, Culture and Tourism (ACT) is a regional peer network committed to identifying and combining resources to support culture, heritage and the arts in Southwest Georgia. Their vision is for Southwest Georgia to be a destination for celebrating the values of unique culture, heritage and the arts. Certified Literate Community Program Certified Literate Community Program is a community based partnership, involving business, education and government that create an awareness of the needs and opportunities for literacy improvement. Southwest Georgia Housing Task Force Southwest Georgia Housing Task Force is a regional collaborative created in 2000 that is comprised of more than 16 housing stakeholders and partner agencies. The mission of the Task Force is to identify and provide affordable housing solutions through community partnerships for all residents in Southwest Georgia. The Task Force supports ongoing housing activities in the region and also conducts educational seminars, first time homebuyer workshops, housing fairs and housing conferences. Youth Development Initiative The Youth Development Initiative views teens as not just as the leaders of tomorrow but the leaders of today. With that mindset, the group works to bring about opportunities for youth in each county in the region. The Initiative strives to see each county develop or maintain a youth council where the voice of youth is heard. Young people are encouraged to identify and address teen-related issues in their county. YDI seeks to instill in each young person the skills needed to emotionally and physically navigate through the teen years to adulthood. The initiative is composed of adults from across the region who works with youth. The group meets the first Friday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Mitchell County Teen Resource Center. |
