1.

Establish a housing rehabilitation program to assist 12 elderly, handicapped and needy homeowners per year, beginning in 2006.

2.

Assist five local community and faith-based organizations per year to plan and carry out effective programs within the RC&D Area.

3.

Assist an average of five entrepreneurs per year beginning in 2005 to start and/or expand an enterprise centered around value-added processing of forestry and agricultural products.

4.

Establish a campaign to reduce litter; work with Southwest MS Regional Solid Waste Authority toward a long-term solution to area's solid waste disposal problem by 2009.

5.

Complete the implementation of a plan for Economic Development Through the Arts by 2006 supporting a new organization, Southwest Mississippi Artisans.

6.

Identify resources needed to assist 20 rural homeowners per year in upgrading inadequate home sewage treatment systems to meet standards, beginning in 2005.

7.

Assist three rural fire departments per year in reducing (improving) their ISO ratings at least one grade, beginning in 2006.

8.

Establish an area-wide program by 2009 to provide economical transportation from home-to-job for the "working poor".

9.

Serve as an area-wide clearinghouse for community development information related to the Council's mission, collecting and disseminating information on potential sources of financial and technical assistance and on successful projects, including appropriate contacts.