{"id":355,"date":"2026-07-17T20:28:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T20:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rurallaunch.org\/?page_id=355"},"modified":"2026-07-18T23:31:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T23:31:09","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rurallaunch.org\/?page_id=355","title":{"rendered":"About 2"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"brz brz-root__container brz-reset-all brz-root__container-page\" >\n<section id=\"msHv_R0IS3ur_msHv_R0IS3ur\" class=\"brz-section brz-section__header brz-section__header-type--static brz-css-d-1qa21x7 brz-css-58jb11\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__menu-item brz-css-d-1pmg9eu brz-css-1esbgqz\" data-brz-custom-id=\"jrewfAQEPZ2L\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-d-brzbnx brz-css-a8e6e7\">\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-d-w3a52u brz-css-srhvkd\" data-brz-custom-id=\"gl6ddtSd0Ruv\">\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-d-1n95ksq brz-css-1t33rdo\">\n<div 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data-brz-custom-id=\"cnNJ2FusO14n\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading1 brz-css-xo0XA\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-t1h6A\" data-uniq-id=\"enI__\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">About Rural Launch Foundation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-18poc9x brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1ie5aoq\" data-brz-custom-id=\"hOB4yJgmAvs4\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p data-generated-css=\"brz-css-xblUQ\" data-uniq-id=\"uEW4x\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-subtitle brz-css-sSbaz\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\" style=\"color: rgb(28, 28, 28);\">Preparing the next generation of leaders, creators, and changemakers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-fa5b3z brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-nyseo9\" data-brz-custom-id=\"wfThbZ62gEbc\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-l3eFt\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-mAKCy\" data-uniq-id=\"zL8sT\"><span style=\"color: rgba(var(--brz-global-color2),1);\" class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Rural Launch Foundation was created with a simple belief: every young person deserves the opportunity to discover their strengths, develop practical skills, and build a brighter future. Through leadership, education, mentorship, entrepreneurship, and community partnerships, we work to create meaningful opportunities that benefit both youth and the communities they call home.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-r-18yxudy brz-css-1xwsnvi brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-d-d4vxpd brz-css-1kdo641\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-115h9bp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"bf0DseGOLwwF\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-hhfzxc\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1epnb brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-image brz-css-d-8eyyfj brz-css-1ll7x63\" data-brz-custom-id=\"wNMevhIwDu4G\"><picture class=\"brz-picture brz-d-block brz-p-relative brz-css-d-p5qnlt brz-css-1qd6avf\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/rurallaunch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/kids-working-together.jpg 1x, 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src=\"https:\/\/rurallaunch.org\/?brizy_media=wp-b8c95e5a48b02e8e7b11e14af312e0e3.jpg&amp;brizy_crop=iW%3D637%26iH%3D425%26oX%3D0%26oY%3D0%26cW%3D637%26cH%3D425\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"curated-lifestyle-kofUFzHS-wI-unsplash\" draggable=\"false\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-cxmnt7\" data-brz-custom-id=\"nYBtLaU8oEKh\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-sj5wco\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-wm9be2 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-tvgt4x\" data-brz-custom-id=\"vD1aW5uQBMrC\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h1 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading1 brz-css-gNi99\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-bK0qL\" data-uniq-id=\"eL1BZ\"><span style=\"color: rgba(var(--brz-global-color2),1);\" class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Our Story<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-ccezn6 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-i8lpgp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"kmCoClo4uKwG\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-e5QE0\" data-uniq-id=\"eeVKZ\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-uXqAT\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Every community has young people with incredible potential.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-uniq-id=\"ptj3I\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-tLO8d\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-overpass brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-16 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-mis5A\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color7 brz-italic-true brz-bold-true\"><em>The question is whether they have the opportunities to discover it?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-d9rfY\" data-uniq-id=\"xNols\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-uKsOc\"><span style=\"color: rgba(var(--brz-global-color2),1);\" class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Rural Launch Foundation was created because we believe no young person&#8217;s future should be limited by where they live or the opportunities available to them. We are building a place where leadership, education, mentorship, entrepreneurship, and community come together to help young people grow with confidence, purpose, and hope.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-v5cr4\" data-uniq-id=\"qghqg\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-bS4fP\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color7\">When we invest in our youth, we invest in the future of our entire community.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-16ilgf8 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-8kwd5d\" data-brz-custom-id=\"nmtedNilL6vj\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h3 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading3 brz-css-ymsNP\" data-uniq-id=\"adFBC\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-apoAY\"><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-r-18yxudy brz-css-7k4pbu brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-d-d4vxpd brz-css-16bde1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"raz7deWxR9AY_raz7deWxR9AY\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-d-ynf0il brz-css-yplnwc\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-d-oh3bvl brz-css-pitmtt\" data-brz-custom-id=\"xhx3ij9Rn4SA\">\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-d-x9rvyp brz-css-yuuxlu\">\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-d-w3a52u brz-css-1l9g29f\" data-brz-custom-id=\"fcVfJOoWFzY_\">\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-d-1n95ksq brz-css-r-1xc399q brz-css-11gkfr6\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-1xlob0a\" data-brz-custom-id=\"jnnZRkN09POf\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-1v895d0\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-zq7jcs brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1ai5g7t\" data-brz-custom-id=\"qGI8D7W3QHq8\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h2 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading2 brz-css-iCR53\" data-uniq-id=\"xXZQN\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-pasop\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">The Future We&#8217;re Building<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1xeozta brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-10tkszr\" data-brz-custom-id=\"y1rXoqkWuhPd\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-subtitle brz-css-uQf7v\" data-uniq-id=\"yF0Go\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-qHmjT\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\" style=\"color: rgba(var(--brz-global-color2),1);\">Imagine a community where every young person has the opportunity to discover their strengths, build confidence, and create a future filled with purpose. That&#8217;s the future we&#8217;re working toward every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-uniq-id=\"yF0Go\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-qHmjT\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-subtitle brz-css-nAzT_\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\" style=\"color: rgba(var(--brz-global-color2),1);\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p data-uniq-id=\"pSLGV\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-e0Nrq\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-overpass brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-13 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-700 brz-ls-lg-1_1 brz-lh-lg-1_5 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-css-jWVzl\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2 brz-bold-true brz-capitalize-on brz-uppercase-true\" style=\"color: rgba(var(--brz-global-color2),1);\">Together, we&#8217;re building opportunities that will shape generations to come. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_8 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-17 brz-ft-google brz-ff-overpass brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-jAayc\" data-uniq-id=\"kaVXp\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-yAkOJ\"><strong class=\"brz-bold-true brz-cp-color2\" style=\"color: rgba(var(--brz-global-color2),1);\"> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-subtitle brz-css-mVDBo\" data-uniq-id=\"xUqcv\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-pkfcT\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-1gamja\" data-brz-custom-id=\"pW9IRIKTJXL7\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-yiv5v6\">\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-d-w3a52u brz-css-da5ul8\" data-brz-custom-id=\"jadzfy5kbnkB\">\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-row--inner brz-css-d-1n95ksq brz-css-r-1xc399q brz-css-s5zf85\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-gnndfl\" data-brz-custom-id=\"cNE5eZJRsO_v\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-1c476zv\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-d-x0dcve brz-css-1vkgr7e\" data-brz-custom-id=\"hnFpJRWSy2XJ\">\n<div class=\"brz-icon__container\" data-brz-custom-id=\"w9imi9redr7c\"><span class=\"brz-icon brz-span brz-css-d-127a3es brz-css-10ke34p\"><svg class=\"brz-icon-svg\"><use href=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/brizy\/public\/editor-build\/prod\/editor\/icons\/glyph\/hat-3.svg#nc_icon\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-z6h1eh brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1mnk4a9\" data-brz-custom-id=\"jSMkLdQY6Qck\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h4 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-css-vil9t\" data-uniq-id=\"g_teP\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-zgGIf\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Learn<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-tf6d65 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-chtyj9\" data-brz-custom-id=\"yYeo7_XYCq1Y\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-pIFhs\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-aJCfV\" data-uniq-id=\"onfDK\"><span style=\"color: rgba(var(--brz-global-color2),1);\" class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Education, life skills, and hands-on experiences that inspire lifelong learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-r-18yxudy brz-css-1w5yr1l brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-d-d4vxpd brz-css-1mfcgge\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-d-w3a52u brz-css-1nhbych\" data-brz-custom-id=\"nxspJUsYsj3W\">\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-row--inner brz-css-d-1n95ksq brz-css-r-1xc399q brz-css-1iw6wo4\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-1nu1fdy\" data-brz-custom-id=\"vV7eYNrFY_n6\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-145vxpc\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-d-x0dcve brz-css-1sv82x5\" data-brz-custom-id=\"zvjRU7S6MUOQ\">\n<div class=\"brz-icon__container\" data-brz-custom-id=\"p0FLxucqoBNc\"><span class=\"brz-icon brz-span brz-css-d-127a3es brz-css-1cd3xop\"><svg class=\"brz-icon-svg\"><use href=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/brizy\/public\/editor-build\/prod\/editor\/icons\/glyph\/compass-06.svg#nc_icon\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1jy9w8 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-g30jvr\" data-brz-custom-id=\"egoBmBihuCpd\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h4 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-css-oq2Wy\" data-uniq-id=\"zUPPl\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-nAAVJ\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Lead<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-gqti8g brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-zt6hty\" data-brz-custom-id=\"dj3zRBH3Iyrg\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-wGCvY\" data-uniq-id=\"f3SIG\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-hWpbq\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Building confidence, character, leadership, and real-world skills that prepare youth for success.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-si3i7o\" data-brz-custom-id=\"bglh5i03ujxV\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-16ptjck\">\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-d-w3a52u brz-css-18dhlw1\" data-brz-custom-id=\"hI7atYw__GUW\">\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-row--inner brz-css-d-1n95ksq brz-css-r-1xc399q brz-css-bgpudo\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-1x7huq6\" data-brz-custom-id=\"sYQS8l7wPxIc\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-grx44\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-d-x0dcve brz-css-146p5p1\" data-brz-custom-id=\"kvdbj65t204D\">\n<div class=\"brz-icon__container\" data-brz-custom-id=\"vxfyjofbya7f\"><span class=\"brz-icon brz-span brz-css-d-127a3es brz-css-1nuad8n\"><svg class=\"brz-icon-svg\"><use href=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/brizy\/public\/editor-build\/prod\/editor\/icons\/glyph\/multiple-11.svg#nc_icon\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-tefzh1 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1vfthix\" data-brz-custom-id=\"j8MfwxL88CyA\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h4 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-css-rmoXC\" data-uniq-id=\"v4WzQ\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-jxc4j\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Belong<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1cuzng2 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-mlqg2c\" data-brz-custom-id=\"lgr8uGjy0i7Y\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-pXayz\" data-uniq-id=\"nNXyt\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-e93Tr\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">A welcoming environment where every young person feels valued, supported, and encouraged.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-r-18yxudy brz-css-u9hk1n brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-d-d4vxpd brz-css-1c33axu\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-d-w3a52u brz-css-1jrpysk\" data-brz-custom-id=\"arNqJBsAz6SC\">\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-row--inner brz-css-d-1n95ksq brz-css-r-1xc399q brz-css-rimrgx\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-1xerjg2\" data-brz-custom-id=\"gte5AqnN3v1f\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-11wx4k8\">\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-d-x0dcve brz-css-1gyzxtb\" data-brz-custom-id=\"uT5JrKXKOIGz\">\n<div class=\"brz-icon__container\" data-brz-custom-id=\"rBx00pfROALI\"><span class=\"brz-icon brz-span brz-css-d-127a3es brz-css-ewlj06\"><svg class=\"brz-icon-svg\"><use href=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/brizy\/public\/editor-build\/prod\/editor\/icons\/glyph\/home-52.svg#nc_icon\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-17ysx2r brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-193i5yw\" data-brz-custom-id=\"rzkQPpt6Gihn\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h4 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading4 brz-css-a97EB\" data-uniq-id=\"dDiBt\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-vtobB\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Strengthen Our Community<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-w8wgre brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1cxiuuo\" data-brz-custom-id=\"lO2gMHwRcGdl\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-cbUa4\" data-uniq-id=\"xospB\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-y2SPD\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Investing in today&#8217;s youth to create stronger families, local leaders, and a brighter future for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"ru7nJrDjSRyj_ru7nJrDjSRyj\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-d-ynf0il brz-css-1xj9j44\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-d-oh3bvl brz-css-t2f44p\" data-brz-custom-id=\"fjMEORGJ7w7V\">\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-d-x9rvyp brz-css-gw7za4\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-17fmpsm brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1697qcc\" data-brz-custom-id=\"rV5DfvjWEE4u\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h1 data-uniq-id=\"jhNg9\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-vrIcz\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading1 brz-text-lg-center brz-css-bWvQA\"><span style=\"color: rgba(var(--brz-global-color2),1);\" class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Our Purpose<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-d-w3a52u brz-css-1hada62\" data-brz-custom-id=\"aVcXh92dHgxX\">\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-d-1n95ksq brz-css-170aova\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-1wugrn0\" data-brz-custom-id=\"pf6Hm1T9oRgv\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-1pfpirp\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-r-18yxudy brz-css-1suwmvq brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-d-d4vxpd brz-css-dpwm2s\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-9kasht\" data-brz-custom-id=\"nS_oeTs_R34Q\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-ck1pnk\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-17fq5xt brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1l1l9tq\" data-brz-custom-id=\"uxAYYGrDTu1p\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h2 data-generated-css=\"brz-css-sAyGy\" data-uniq-id=\"ufZb5\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading2 brz-css-oEwPX\"><span style=\"color: rgb(232, 160, 32);\">Our Mission<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-gfgyae brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-qr9xl9\" data-brz-custom-id=\"cDYJBadoKil2\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-dFRUN\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-e60L3\" data-uniq-id=\"pjzVL\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\" style=\"color: rgba(var(--brz-global-color2),1);\">To empower young people through leadership, education, mentorship, and opportunity\u2014equipping them build confidence, discover their potential, and create brighter futures.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-4oo5c3 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1m3sw95\" data-brz-custom-id=\"zQlSqL7uWyO9\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h2 data-uniq-id=\"uUkVt\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-j8X10\" class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading2 brz-css-mOMS4\">Our Vision<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-quo7c0 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-dcscx6\" data-brz-custom-id=\"cCix49ya9KHN\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-gc3Mk\" data-uniq-id=\"sew3N\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-b7wXB\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">We envision a future where every young person has access to the support, experiences, and opportunities they need to thrive\u2014strengthening families, inspiring leaders, and building healthier communities for generations to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-15ccn7a\" data-brz-custom-id=\"iTstc8Ar37kV\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-1wwlip9\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-r-18yxudy brz-css-1drjvwx brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-d-d4vxpd brz-css-76nqmd\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"tgHav1v9Z7bE_tgHav1v9Z7bE\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-d-ynf0il brz-css-1t3zql2\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-d-oh3bvl brz-css-1npah7r\" data-brz-custom-id=\"rIzB6LUgj3k1\">\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-d-x9rvyp brz-css-150hwx7\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1pivmzm brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1joz86g\" data-brz-custom-id=\"q0KZtQLE1gQh\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h2 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading2 brz-text-lg-center brz-css-k3G4N\" data-uniq-id=\"uMgAy\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-zvjpL\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Meet The Dream Team.<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1ucj8k7 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1b7hqwc\" data-brz-custom-id=\"rYIqDEhNzmj3\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-subtitle brz-text-lg-center brz-css-i20vC\" data-uniq-id=\"q4pmi\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-dLSgQ\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Rural Launch Foundation is guided <\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\" style=\"font-family: Overpass, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-decoration-line: initial; text-transform: initial; background-color: initial; word-spacing: normal;\">by <\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\" style=\"font-family: Overpass, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-decoration-line: initial; text-transform: initial; word-spacing: normal; color: rgb(69, 79, 94); background-color: rgb(242, 240, 254);\">RLFJ is led by two co-founders who each bring a distinct and essential lane to the organization. Both <\/span><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\" style=\"font-family: Overpass, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-decoration-line: initial; text-transform: initial; background-color: initial; word-spacing: normal;\">share a passion for empowering youth, strengthening communities, and cr<\/span><span style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 240, 254); color: rgb(69, 79, 94); font-family: Overpass, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; word-spacing: normal; caret-color: auto;\"> <\/span><span style=\"background-color: initial; color: rgb(28, 28, 28); font-family: Overpass, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-decoration-line: initial; text-transform: initial; word-spacing: normal; caret-color: auto;\">eating opportunities that inspire the next generation. Together, our team brings unique experiences, perspectives, and a shared commitment to making a lasting impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-r-18yxudy brz-css-1e35ail brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-d-d4vxpd brz-css-19k5dol\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-d-w3a52u brz-css-62b1m8\" data-brz-custom-id=\"nlka9Pc2sPPl\">\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-d-1n95ksq brz-css-r-1xc399q brz-css-17l3y2m\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-6y1g23\" data-brz-custom-id=\"ihvkffzzcLCJ\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-cp6nu6\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-10eab0w brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-image brz-css-d-1n9jw93 brz-css-bt8491\" data-brz-custom-id=\"jYwkEL_1ULrG\"><picture class=\"brz-picture brz-d-block brz-p-relative brz-css-d-1w9vhqm brz-css-58avtx\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/rurallaunch.org\/?brizy_media=wp-40dc590bcdfcbfc2b83ccfebb59a8b9d.png&amp;brizy_crop=iW%3D555%26iH%3D555%26oX%3D0%26oY%3D17%26cW%3D555%26cH%3D522 1x, https:\/\/rurallaunch.org\/?brizy_media=wp-40dc590bcdfcbfc2b83ccfebb59a8b9d.png&amp;brizy_crop=iW%3D1110%26iH%3D1110%26oX%3D0%26oY%3D34%26cW%3D1110%26cH%3D1044 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/rurallaunch.org\/?brizy_media=wp-40dc590bcdfcbfc2b83ccfebb59a8b9d.png&amp;brizy_crop=iW%3D354%26iH%3D354%26oX%3D0%26oY%3D11%26cW%3D354%26cH%3D333 1x, https:\/\/rurallaunch.org\/?brizy_media=wp-40dc590bcdfcbfc2b83ccfebb59a8b9d.png&amp;brizy_crop=iW%3D708%26iH%3D708%26oX%3D0%26oY%3D22%26cW%3D708%26cH%3D666 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"brz-img\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rurallaunch.org\/?brizy_media=wp-40dc590bcdfcbfc2b83ccfebb59a8b9d.png&amp;brizy_crop=iW%3D390%26iH%3D390%26oX%3D0%26oY%3D12%26cW%3D390%26cH%3D367 1x, https:\/\/rurallaunch.org\/?brizy_media=wp-40dc590bcdfcbfc2b83ccfebb59a8b9d.png&amp;brizy_crop=iW%3D780%26iH%3D780%26oX%3D0%26oY%3D24%26cW%3D780%26cH%3D734 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/rurallaunch.org\/?brizy_media=wp-40dc590bcdfcbfc2b83ccfebb59a8b9d.png&amp;brizy_crop=iW%3D555%26iH%3D555%26oX%3D0%26oY%3D17%26cW%3D555%26cH%3D522\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"tamara Bio pic\" draggable=\"false\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-d-w3a52u brz-css-1v37ut9\" data-brz-custom-id=\"kVQGb1evDosh\">\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-row--inner brz-css-d-1n95ksq brz-css-r-1xc399q brz-css-q65qfu\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-1tgrnmy\" data-brz-custom-id=\"tjBB095t5A9k\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-uoccvz\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-r-18yxudy brz-css-gxm9zd brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-d-d4vxpd brz-css-v1q153\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1utrpis brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-icon-text brz-css-d-12ll232 brz-css-mq78d\" data-brz-custom-id=\"crFDq6aWpnjS\">\n<div class=\"brz-icon__container\" data-brz-custom-id=\"jlXYVerKUjfO\"><span class=\"brz-icon brz-span brz-css-d-127a3es brz-css-1uu97gh\"><svg class=\"brz-icon-svg\"><use href=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/brizy\/public\/editor-build\/prod\/editor\/icons\/glyph\/compass-04.svg#nc_icon\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-text-btn\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-4l8quo\" data-brz-custom-id=\"sLO4acMiimuB\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h2 class=\"brz-mb-lg-10 brz-tp-lg-heading2 brz-css-d1ys8\" data-uniq-id=\"xaPx6\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-i9TQ7\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Tamara Johnson<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-uniq-id=\"rZyHG\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-w8_TW\" class=\"brz-mb-lg-10 brz-tp-lg-heading3 brz-css-d574X\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Co-Founder &amp; Board President<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-oY7L1\" data-uniq-id=\"mbaGy\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-yyp5w\"><span style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 240, 254); color: rgba(var(--brz-global-color2),1);\" class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Tamara is a Master Life Coach certified in accountability and strategy coaching, with specialized training in assessments and youth development. Her background includes direct program work with at-risk teen girls through the Girls After School Academy (GASA), as well as serving as a parent advocate for both general education and special needs students. She holds the Ms. Lake County title and brings a deep passion for identity development, youth empowerment, and community transformation to everything she builds at RLFJ.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-r-18yxudy brz-css-ixtvc1 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-d-d4vxpd brz-css-112kxib\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-8yh0sy\" data-brz-custom-id=\"gwhaMnYhD9dO\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-13trn4p\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1q2uvyw brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-image brz-css-d-15fpkzs brz-css-xu3wvp\" data-brz-custom-id=\"eUdbZ7oL1yYJ\"><picture class=\"brz-picture brz-d-block brz-p-relative brz-css-d-1v0wm7g brz-css-16gbxc1\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/rurallaunch.org\/?brizy_media=wp-b8bf10e398cc15a3fae99e38eb7de075.png&amp;brizy_crop=iW%3D555%26iH%3D555%26oX%3D0%26oY%3D17%26cW%3D555%26cH%3D522 1x, https:\/\/rurallaunch.org\/?brizy_media=wp-b8bf10e398cc15a3fae99e38eb7de075.png&amp;brizy_crop=iW%3D1110%26iH%3D1110%26oX%3D0%26oY%3D34%26cW%3D1110%26cH%3D1044 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/rurallaunch.org\/?brizy_media=wp-b8bf10e398cc15a3fae99e38eb7de075.png&amp;brizy_crop=iW%3D354%26iH%3D354%26oX%3D0%26oY%3D11%26cW%3D354%26cH%3D333 1x, https:\/\/rurallaunch.org\/?brizy_media=wp-b8bf10e398cc15a3fae99e38eb7de075.png&amp;brizy_crop=iW%3D708%26iH%3D708%26oX%3D0%26oY%3D22%26cW%3D708%26cH%3D666 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"brz-img\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rurallaunch.org\/?brizy_media=wp-b8bf10e398cc15a3fae99e38eb7de075.png&amp;brizy_crop=iW%3D390%26iH%3D390%26oX%3D0%26oY%3D12%26cW%3D390%26cH%3D367 1x, https:\/\/rurallaunch.org\/?brizy_media=wp-b8bf10e398cc15a3fae99e38eb7de075.png&amp;brizy_crop=iW%3D780%26iH%3D780%26oX%3D0%26oY%3D24%26cW%3D780%26cH%3D734 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/rurallaunch.org\/?brizy_media=wp-b8bf10e398cc15a3fae99e38eb7de075.png&amp;brizy_crop=iW%3D555%26iH%3D555%26oX%3D0%26oY%3D17%26cW%3D555%26cH%3D522\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"new heidi\" draggable=\"false\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-d-w3a52u brz-css-go3uqr\" data-brz-custom-id=\"aBoymNuo9OIY\">\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-row--inner brz-css-d-1n95ksq brz-css-r-1xc399q brz-css-1idtoc6\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-17y1hi1\" data-brz-custom-id=\"lLBPbWN6kf5d\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-1q6ehl1\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-r-18yxudy brz-css-1jjqcq2 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-d-d4vxpd brz-css-1fqpbns\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-tgnnrw brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-icon-text brz-css-d-12ll232 brz-css-zm1wfe\" data-brz-custom-id=\"b1TbwUHtk5zG\">\n<div class=\"brz-icon__container\" data-brz-custom-id=\"fDMZf_7isG98\"><span class=\"brz-icon brz-span brz-css-d-127a3es brz-css-10bntxj\"><svg class=\"brz-icon-svg\"><use href=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/brizy\/public\/editor-build\/prod\/editor\/icons\/glyph\/bookmark.svg#nc_icon\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-text-btn\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1yyuk4s\" data-brz-custom-id=\"i4KrZ_SWPha9\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h2 class=\"brz-mb-lg-10 brz-tp-lg-heading2 brz-css-bX5KI\" data-uniq-id=\"sXwDd\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-je24F\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Heidi Kreklau<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-uniq-id=\"xjusk\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-xAWkJ\" class=\"brz-mb-lg-10 brz-tp-lg-heading3 brz-css-dh6uB\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Co-Founder &amp; Educational Director<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-ysR16\" data-uniq-id=\"ivoAH\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-a0nOc\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 240, 254); color: rgb(69, 79, 94);\">Heidi is the educational architect behind the Juku pathway at RLFJ. With a deep commitment to adaptive learning and individualized instruction, she designs curriculum and educational resources that meet every child where they are. Her work spans literacy, mathematics, science, financial literacy, and inner self development \u2014 creating a complete educational experience for youth in Lake County.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-r-18yxudy brz-css-1fkfnmc brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-d-d4vxpd brz-css-74wqyu\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"mCDZ_OQ46HCW_mCDZ_OQ46HCW\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-d-ynf0il brz-css-qo6uic\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-d-oh3bvl brz-css-1b3dde7\" data-brz-custom-id=\"vIHYP21rIGfp\">\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-d-x9rvyp brz-css-1dbc6t9\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-r-18yxudy brz-css-1hz68qo brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-d-d4vxpd brz-css-18qt1ql\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1niu1dk brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-1bcibgi\" data-brz-custom-id=\"firNqCsSnB9z\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h2 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading2 brz-text-lg-center brz-css-bu0cj\" data-uniq-id=\"s1Aji\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-fodFz\">Join Our Mission<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-r-18yxudy brz-css-1rmxvbx brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-d-d4vxpd brz-css-1r8auqf\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-11xt885 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-fayue0\" data-brz-custom-id=\"m1WFRzAflYJs\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-bF3h0\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-uIww_\" data-uniq-id=\"o7PlO\"><span style=\"color: rgba(var(--brz-global-color2),1);\" class=\"brz-cp-color2\">Creating brighter futures takes a community. Whether you&#8217;re a parent, volunteer, educator, business owner, donor, or community partner, there&#8217;s a place for you at Rural Launch Foundation. Together, we can create opportunities that empower young people and strengthen our community for generations to come.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-r-18yxudy brz-css-1fn084s brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-d-d4vxpd brz-css-12zujaf\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-d-x0dcve brz-css-11gbpwb\" data-brz-custom-id=\"e7kUrVfSEPf6\"><a class=\"brz-a brz-btn brz-css-d-1syz9i2 brz-css-11ydntf brz-css-d-13c78oe brz-css-19awt8m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zeffy.com\/en-US\/donation-form\/donate-to-help-us-launch\" data-brz-link-type=\"external\" data-brz-custom-id=\"qK4O8wI6wtwr\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-span brz-text__editor\">Support Our Mission<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-d-x0dcve brz-css-sz1c65\" data-brz-custom-id=\"bUIEAQ6Y_WkI\"><a class=\"brz-a brz-btn brz-css-d-1syz9i2 brz-css-1cksgqj brz-css-d-13c78oe brz-css-1cxbdj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/tally.so\/r\/gDxbqO\" data-brz-link-type=\"external\" data-brz-custom-id=\"pLBzMN48ptxO\"><span data-brz-translate-text=\"1\" class=\"brz-span brz-text__editor\">Become a Volunteer&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<footer id=\"oEWAPWfC2rRG_oEWAPWfC2rRG\" class=\"brz-footer brz-css-d-eerzdl brz-css-4a5d1q\" data-brz-custom-id=\"oEWAPWfC2rRG\">\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-d-1sispp6 brz-css-amjv5n\">\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-d-w3a52u brz-css-mxgdjy\" data-brz-custom-id=\"edtqmEaNn0nk\">\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-d-1n95ksq brz-css-1rckv12\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-d-j7y22h brz-css-1rp939b\" data-brz-custom-id=\"sP9boFOmZmvn\">\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-d-v5w42e brz-css-xdbteq\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-56v7e2 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-image brz-css-d-1ebr2hu brz-css-1yjv2e5\" data-brz-custom-id=\"yG0o9H66Pqcj\"><picture class=\"brz-picture brz-d-block brz-p-relative brz-css-d-1v29yg8 brz-css-ahwoun\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/rurallaunch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cropped-logo.jpg 1x, https:\/\/rurallaunch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cropped-logo.jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/rurallaunch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cropped-logo.jpg 1x, https:\/\/rurallaunch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cropped-logo.jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"brz-img\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rurallaunch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cropped-logo.jpg 1x, https:\/\/rurallaunch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cropped-logo.jpg 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/rurallaunch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/cropped-logo.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" title=\"cropped-logo.jpg\" draggable=\"false\"><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-wrapper-clone brz-flex-xs-wrap brz-css-d-x0dcve brz-css-1upfd4f\" data-brz-custom-id=\"yIwkCYmwH9cr\">\n<div class=\"brz-icon__container\" data-brz-custom-id=\"iMsBrT6aJw8G\"><a class=\"brz-a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"#\" data-brz-link-type=\"external\"><span class=\"brz-icon brz-span brz-css-d-127a3es brz-css-osmrb8\"><svg class=\"brz-icon-svg\"><use href=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/brizy\/public\/editor-build\/prod\/editor\/icons\/glyph\/logo-facebook.svg#nc_icon\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-d-1wonu5h brz-css-1x5xtvr brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-d-1ehz5mr brz-css-i02ncf\" data-brz-custom-id=\"tFm5rWDnBKOP\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-lh-xs-1_7 brz-fw-xs-300 brz-text-xs-center brz-lh-sm-1_7 brz-fw-sm-300 brz-fs-sm-14 brz-text-sm-center brz-fs-xs-14 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_9 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-overpass brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-11 brz-css-qZOQ7\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-jhtb7\" data-uniq-id=\"tgMu8\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">\u00a9 2026 Rural Launch Foundation &amp; Juku. 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