Since 2007, the Rural Assembly has convened people and organizations from across the United States. The movement brings together local grassroots organizers, nonprofit and business leaders, government officials, funders, and next generation leaders, representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia. They represent a diversity of cultures, geographies, and ethnicities, and they pour their expertise into creative initiatives that build up their hometowns and communities. These causes include climate and energy solutions, immigration, transportation, creative placemaking initiatives, economic transitions and restoring our democracy.