Partners for Rural Impact

Did you miss our Sneak Preview last week of the Partners for Rural Impact Rural Summit for Cradle to Career Success? Don't worry! The recording of this incredible conversation is now available to all RuralTogether members: https://lnkd.in/gX97d9YU

AmeriCorps makes a real difference, especially in rural communities. At PRI, we’ve seen how #AmeriCorps members help strengthen communities by expanding opportunity, supporting students, and filling critical service gaps. We must continue to champion national service.

Have you registered your school or district for Every Kid Healthy Week? Celebrate Every Kid Healthy Week April 21-25 for a chance to win a $1,000 grant for your school or district. There are many ways to participate and spotlight student health. Visit everykidhealthyweek.org for registration details and resources to promote health and well-being at your school! #EKHW25

Reminder that this month's Coffee Chat will take place next week! Visit the link or use the QR code below to register. #nowhiring #jobsearch

💼 We're #hiring! PRI is looking for a Program Coordinator to support our Full-Service Community Schools initiative in Jenkins-Letcher. In this role, you’ll help build and manage systems that keep our programs running effectively for rural students and families. As Program Coordinator, you’ll help keep projects on track by managing timelines, budgets, logistics, and communications. You'll support events, coordinate with partners, and ensure everything runs smoothly to meet program goals. If you're highly organized, collaborative, and committed to rural education, we’d love to hear from you! #Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eNNuugUr #nowhiring #jobsearch

Join us and RuralTogether for A Sneak Preview of the Rural Summit for Cradle to Career Success happening Wednesday, April 16, from 12–1 PM CT (1–2 PM ET). This special webinar will introduce you to some of the speakers lined up for the 2025 Rural Summit and give you a first look at the inspiring sessions in store, including: 🔹 Caring Campus for Rural Colleges featuring Stephanie Sowl (ECMC Foundation) and Ken Sherwood (Caring Campus) 🔹 From Service to Career – Place-Based Service Programs featuring Eric Kotin and Cadie Bergan (Lead for America) 🔹 A Framework for Organizational Change featuring Kate Hall (Grow Your Own Center) and Bianca Pratt (Tennessee Grow Your Own) Whether you're a long-time summit attendee or joining for the first time, this is the perfect chance to get prepared and excited for what's ahead. Don't forget to bring your questions! Join us April 16 using this link: https://ow.ly/EvzC50Vz7mY Learn more about these and all the #RuralSummit25 sessions you can expect this year at cvent.me/Kg1R2W.

Registration is open for this month's Coffee Chats webinar! Scan the QR code or sign up here: https://ow.ly/qoei50VwPFv If you have a passion for empowering rural communities and are interested in a PRI job opportunity, join the Talent Acquisition team in our Coffee Chats webinar series to learn more about PRI careers. Get insights into our hiring process, ask questions, and discover how you can make an impact. This month's webinar will take place Friday, April 25, at 1PM ET. Register today!

Our CEO, Dreama Gentry, recently joined the Funding Rural podcast by the Roundhouse Foundation to talk about what pathways to success can look like for rural students and communities. In this episode, Dreama dives into the power of belonging and possibility — how young people thrive when they feel connected to their home communities. She also explores the balance between scaling support and serving local needs, and how the StriveTogether model fosters collaboration and accountability to drive real change. Listen now:

Our histories shape our futures, and understanding where we come from can guide the work we do today. Join us for a powerful keynote session at the 2025 Rural Summit featuring Erik Stegman, CEO of Native Americans in Philanthropy, and Josh Davis, VP of Policy and Partnerships at StriveTogether. Erik will share how uncovering his family’s history has shaped his work in advancing economic mobility, reminding us that lasting change starts with understanding the places we serve. Josh and Erik will discuss long-standing, place-based strategies used by Native communities — rooted in resilience, generational knowledge, and local solutions. They will challenge us to consider how a deeper connection to place can make our work more effective and sustainable. Get ready for the Rural Summit at cvent.me/ZeOWn3. #RuralSummit25

We are proud to share that PRI Associate Director of Programs Beth Dotson Brown will be a featured panelist in Drexel University’s Critical Conversations in Urban Education (CCUE) series. Join us April 8 from 7-8:30 PM ET as Drexel brings together school administrators, community coordinators, nonprofit leaders, researchers, and city officials to examine integrated student support approaches in both rural and urban settings. Panelists will explore strategies to ensure that all students receive the resources and support they need to succeed. Register: https://lnkd.in/eGg4hrrN