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At the end of April, the Rural Action Network cohort convened for the final workshop of a five-part series and to celebrate their time together as a collective group. The workshop was focused on policy solutions and opportunities.
They spent the day exploring solutions to the transportation, workforce development, housing, environmental, and childcare challenges that face their communities. The day ended with a graduation ceremony celebrating the cohort's dedication to improving the communities they live and work in.
While the learning cohort may have come to an end for now, the Rural Action Network project is just getting started! Last week, MDC launched the application for the Rural Action Network leadership council - a group across the Sandhills region of NC that will work together to set regional policy priorities and work collaboratively to amplify the voice of rural leaders.
The leadership council is for all kinds of community leaders - both grass tops (local elected officials, business owners, etc.) and grassroots (nonprofit leaders, community organizers, etc.) are welcome to apply.
Click the link below to get more information on the leadership council and apply! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qdhj7s6ZXA2Kda2rja__PUUe4sN10Fcy/view?usp=drivesdk
Applications close on June 5th! Reach out to Hetal Patel [email protected] or Diana Williams [email protected] with questions.
05/14/2026
We’re thrilled to celebrate MDC Senior Program Director Jenna Bryant on her selection to the 2026 Dole Caregiver Fellowship Class with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation
The Fellowship brings together military and veteran caregivers from across the country who are using their lived experiences to build community, raise awareness, and advocate for caregivers and military families nationwide.
Jenna’s leadership at MDC is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and a deep commitment to community care. Her selection reflects both her professional leadership and the powerful caregiving journey she brings to this work every day.
We are incredibly proud to support Jenna and grateful to see her voice and experience recognized through this prestigious national fellowship.
Learn more about Jenna’s story and the Fellowship here:
https://www.elizabethdolefoundation.org/fellows/jenna-bryant
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04/16/2026
We want to see you!
Join MDC on April 20, 2026, for an important discussion on how state and federal budget choices are influencing opportunity across the rural South.
As funding priorities evolve and resources become more limited, rural communities are being challenged to find innovative ways to sustain and build toward prosperity. This webinar will break down where public dollars are going, who they’re reaching, where gaps remain, and what kinds of investments can drive meaningful, long-term change.
Whether you’re a policymaker, practitioner, funder, or advocate, you’ll gain insight into the tradeoffs, challenges, and possibilities shaping rural communities—and what it will take to help them thrive today and in the years ahead.
Be sure to register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I9aCq6ozTh2dW6VBJYIFTg?fbclid=IwY2xjawRN_tVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1aXpqTEt4bFFPeWgwNnMwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmCP7F8PjIcjyahi1HE7t794_r1AKV_N7qL_TvAvZ8goCiu9e09FcdRGcNij_aem_TdV4Eif2NbSrxRx-h1cLmQ #/registration
04/14/2026
Cap off this tax season by joining this discussion on how we can make tax filing easier for most taxpayers.
Join us now!
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5117749641885/WN_UUJB7DuBR9SMdjX_83_AIw #/registration
04/13/2026
Join MDC on April 20, 2026, for a timely conversation about how state and federal budget decisions are shaping opportunity in the rural South.
As funding priorities shift and public resources tighten, rural communities must work creatively to maintain progress toward prosperity. This webinar will explore how public dollars are flowing, who benefits, who is left out, and what kind of investments are needed for lasting impact.
Whether you’re a policymaker, practitioner, philanthropist, or advocate for rural communities, this session will offer valuable insights into the tradeoffs, risks, and opportunities faced by rural communities and what it will take to ensure Southern rural communities can thrive, now and in the future.
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I9aCq6ozTh2dW6VBJYIFTg
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