Rural America & Canada

A stronger rural future starts with people.

We equip local people with the knowledge, tools, and relationships to strengthen rural communities under 20,000 people across America and Canada.

You Make THE Difference Foundation
A nonprofit community benefit organization

One Foundation · Six connected areas of work

Find your place in the work.

Find the program that fits your community. Each strengthens a different part of rural life.

MENTAL WELLBEING

Connection, resilience, and earlier support for people across rural communities.

FAIRS & AG SOCIETIES

Equipping fair boards, agricultural societies, and volunteers to lead strong community institutions.

EDUCATION

Programs for educators, administrators, students, and parents, strengthening the whole school community.

BUSINESS

Developing leaders, strengthening workplace culture, and supporting the people who power local economies.

GOVERNMENT

Supporting municipal leaders, employees, and elected officials in serving their communities.

RESEARCH & INNOVATION

Connecting research and local knowledge to turn promising rural ideas into practical action.

Stories from our initiatives

Local people. Practical support. Stories from the work.

Featured story · YMTD Initiative · Fairs & Ag Societies

Kentucky & Florida · A look at the people, practical learning, and ongoing support behind the YMTD Initiative for fairs and agricultural societies.