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This season, we’re grateful for the communities, partners, and leaders across the South who make this work possible. Even in challenging times, we remain committed to advancing equity, dignity, and opportunity — together. From all of us at MDC, thank you.

“Every change creates anxiety for those overwhelmed by a broken system. Teachers, social workers, nonprofit workers—they shouldn’t need to be policy experts to access a program Congress designed for them, regardless of whether we like the public they serve.” Sabrina McGee @MDCinc

If you are impacted by the historic rainfall in Southeastern NC earlier this week, contact your local county emergency management office or NC Emergency Management at 984-220-3763. Learn more about the impact of this unnamed storm. starnewsonline.com/story/news/loc…

Our 2024 #NCHCAwards winner for Best Cross-Sector Partner is @MDCinc's NC Inclusive Disaster Recovery Network, a collaborative of public, private, nonprofit, and faith orgs seeking avenues for community voice and equitable access to resources in disaster recovery. @housingworksnc

The first panel for Day 2 of Our Urban Future symposium is “Economic Justice: Implications for Family Success & Wealth Creation - Working Locally.” Hear from @calvo901 @LatinoMemphis, @jcgerena @Move_UpTogether, Felipe Pinzon @HispanicUnity, John Simpkins @MDCinc. #Kresge100

Part 2 of "Economic Justice: Implications for Family Success & Wealth Creation" focuses on Shifting National Policy. What does taking a people-centered approach to the economy mean for families & communities? @PeggyBaileyDC @CenterOnBudget, @dduncan_1168 @TheUSIOfficial, @MDCinc

You are invited to the launch of our Student Debt Outreach Platform tomorrow, June 13, from noon to 1 pm. The platform is a living resource for borrowers to receive timely outreach materials. Register today for the Zoom session here: ow.ly/y9HS50ShgqR

As federal childcare relief funding ends in less than six weeks; providers, parents, and advocates rallied at the NC legislature calling for funding to fill in the gap. MDC's own Laterria Lassiter spoke, advocating for programs at risk of closing. ednc.org/05-17-2024-chi…

MDC invites you to the launch of our Student Debt Outreach Platform on June 13, from noon to 1 pm. The platform is a living resource where student debt borrowers can receive timely outreach materials related to student debt. Register for zoom here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

A HUGE win for taxpayers, #DirectFileHereToStay! IRS is officially extending the program permanently – it will save people time, money, and peace of mind. That’s why MDC joined more than 250+ other orgs nationwide to call for a permanent Direct File program in more states.

Join Nonprofit Quarterly tomorrow, May 30th, for a webinar exploring how black-led organizations and black leaders are responding to attacks against racial equity and DEI efforts. For more on the webinar, visit: ow.ly/YYE450RYRm7

Save the date! Join us on June 28th for a Community Showcase where our LENS-NC members will share their visions for supporting marginalized students with learning differences. Join us to learn more about their work!

The University of North Carolina Board of Governors voted yesterday to repeal its 2019 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy, taking effect at the start of the 2024-2025 school year. To learn more about the decision, visit: apnews.com/article/north-…

Check out this @FOX24Charleston interview with Kenya Cummings, SC Housing Justice, on how “Build-To-Rent” subdivisions could impact affordable housing opportunities in SC To watch the full interview, visit: youtube.com/watch?v=If7Zhi…

@APPAM_DC is accepting nominations for the 2024 William Spriggs Memorial Award through July 17, 2024! Dr. Spriggs was an effective and powerful voice who championed the causes of equity, racial justice, and worker's rights. For more, visit: appam.org/about-appam/aw…

MDC is Hiring! We are seeking a Program Director to lead work to advance early childhood education and child-care equity in the South. To learn more about the position, visit: mdcinc.org/about/careers/ The deadline to apply is Friday, April 26, 2024.

The NCIDR is a collaborative of organizations working to advocate for communities and equitable access to resources in the disaster recovery network. For a map of the participating organizations visit: kumu.io/ncidr/disaster… For more on the Network, mdcinc.org/projects/north…

"Without expanding access to health care, our efforts to root out poverty will fall short. If, on the other hand, we want to unlock a bright future for Southern communities and economies, we know just where to begin.” - John Simpkins postandcourier.com/opinion/commen… via @postandcourier

If you have loans that aren't "direct" loans or if you have loans on different timelines, you may need to act by April 30, 2024, to maximize your credit toward programs like public service loan forgiveness for nonprofit and govt. employees and income-driven repayment forgiveness.

The NC Summer Policy Institute is a four-day program young people ages 18-25, who are interested in getting involved and learning more about public policy in North Carolina. Applications are open now until Sun. April 14th at 11:59pm #about" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ncbudget.org/ncspi/?sourcei…