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Robeson County Cooperative for Sustainable Development

"What We Can't Do Alone. We Can Do Together!"

The Robeson County Cooperative for Sustainable Development (RCCSD) is committed to preserving the essence of rural life in Robeson County and Southeastern North Carolina. Our mission is to champion innovative and responsible solutions that elevate the lives of our residents and enhance the environments in which they live. RCCSD operates through two primary avenues: by fostering an inclusive, community-driven, and multiracial base of influence across Robeson, Scotland, Hoke, and Richmond Counties and by promoting environmental, energy, climate, and disaster justice alongside sustainable development initiatives. Despite facing significant economic challenges, Robeson County is uniquely positioned as the most racially diverse rural county in the United States. Its demographic composition includes 39% Indigenous, 26% White, 24% Black, 8% Latinx, 1% Asian, and 1% identifying as multiracial. Our organization supports a variety of educational, organizational, advocacy, systemic change, and community development programs.

Key projects include

1. Robeson County Disaster Survival and Resiliency School: Empowering communities with the knowledge and tools to withstand and recover from disasters.

2. Environmental, Energy, and Climate Justice Organizing Project: Advocating for equitable solutions to pressing environmental and energy challenges.

3. Longleaf Pine Regional Resiliency Hub: Providing a centralized resource for resilience planning and support across Robeson, Scotland, Hoke, and Richmond Counties. Join us as we work towards a more sustainable, inclusive, and thriving future for Robeson County and its neighboring regions.