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Ralph Paige Memorial Fund
The Ralph Paige Memorial Fund was initiated in support of the work that Mr. Paige was passionate about-Cooperative Development. Mr. Paige made a significant contribution to the success of the Federation and an impact in the lives of many farm families in the rural south. The fund is managed by
The Ralph Paige Memorial Fund will focus on developing cooperatives in the working class communities of color. Specifically, the funds will go toward supporting the Federation’s cooperative development work by supporting outreach, education, regional gatherings, marketing, and communication services for these co-ops. Read Mr. Paige's contribution to black farmers here
The Capital Campaign
The goal of the Federation’s Capital Campaign is to raise five million dollars to prepare for work and progress for the next century. Within the campaign, we plan to specifically raise:
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$2 Million Restoration and re-capitalization of the Federation’s ‘Forty Acres and a Mule Endowment Fund’. In honor of Ralph Paige, a memorial fund is established under the Forty Acres and a Mule Endowment Fund.
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$1 Million Renovate and expand the Rural Training and Research Center in Epes, Alabam
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$1 Million New capital to be added to the Revolving Loan Fund
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$1 Million Basic program support, land retention strategies, debt repayment, and general support
See the Capital Campaign Website