Community Viability
A catalyst for community innovation
In late 2006, Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) expanded its services to the Commonwealth of Virginia by implementing a Community Viability program. At that time, a Community Viability Specialist was assigned to each of Extension’s six service districts to respond to increased demand for sustainable economic opportunities and innovative civic leaders. The six specialists work as a statewide team to fulfill their mission by partnering with Extension agents, campus-based faculty at Virginia Tech and Virginia State University, state agencies and organizations, and local stakeholders. Through these partnership the program is able to facilitate the development of highly relevant programming that responds to local needs while drawing from the knowledge and resources of larger institutions. This approach has enabled the Community Viability program to develop programs that make a difference.
We invite you to explore our web site and contact your regional specialist to discuss ways in which we might work together.