Partners for Rural Impact

We’re unveiling a new logo and brand for Partners for Rural Impact, connecting our roots in Appalachia with a growing movement to support rural communities nationwide. Built on the belief that demographics should not define destiny. For Rural, With Rural. #RuralImpact

In Letcher County Public Schools, a bold, student-centered approach is paying off. Chronic absenteeism dropped from 61% to 33%, showing what’s possible when rural communities lead. Proud to amplify this bright spot. Read the story: partnersrural.org/connecting-wit…

PRI President and CEO Dreama Gentry will join national leaders Mar. 5 at @hgse’s Askwith Forum, College Access Starts at Birth: Lessons from Rural America, for a conversation on higher ed and access for rural youth. Register for free in person or virtual: calendar.gse.harvard.edu/en/36YmkP6/g/5…

Now’s the time to lock in your spot. Early bird pricing for #RuralSummit26 is available through Feb. 14! Join rural leaders from across North America to learn and connect. April 12-15 | Buffalo, NY Register: cvent.me/0Bwlm9 Hosted by PRI and the Tamarack Institute.

Starting in 2026, a new tax-advantaged investment option will help children build long-term financial security, expanding access to wealth-building tools and helping level the playing field for families historically left out of long-term financial systems: partnersrural.org/an-opportunity…

The Rural Summit turns connection into a movement. Learn alongside rural leaders who understand the rural experience and leave with new tools and relationships to take back home. 📅 April 12-15 📍 Buffalo, NY 🔗 Register now: cvent.me/0Bwlm9 #RuralSummit26

We’re proud to partner with @NationSwell and others who know the complexity of rural life and the barriers to philanthropic funding. Rural communities are rich in leadership and potential but remain underinvested. Lasting impact starts with partnership. nationswell.com/investing-in-r…

Every Rural Summit is built on the voices & solutions of rural communities. Join us April 12-15 in Buffalo for inspiring talks, interactive sessions & connections that strengthen cradle-to-career pathways. 🔗 Register: cvent.me/0Bwlm9 #RuralSummit26 #RuralEducation

We’re proud to contribute to the Rural Insights Hub, a Center on Rural Innovation initiative giving rural leaders and communities the data they need to strengthen education, make informed decisions, and create lasting impact. Learn more: ruralinnovation.us/blog/cisco-fue…

We’re excited to announce our first #RuralSummit26 speaker: Lisa M. Lawson, president & CEO of @AECFNews! Lawson will reframe adolescence as a powerful time of growth and show how we can better support young people on the path to adulthood. Register: cvent.me/0Bwlm9

From all of us at PRI, we wish you a joyful and peaceful holiday season! May this time be filled with rest, connection, and moments that matter with family, friends, and community. Wishing you warmth and happiness throughout the holidays and into the new year.

Last month in Philadelphia, PRI CEO Dreama Gentry joined national changemakers at the Ideas We Should Steal festival, presented by @Comcast NBCUniversal. She shared a simple truth: place matters, but it shouldn't define destiny. See more at thephiladelphiacitizen.org/watch-ideas-we….

PRI was proud to join the Promise Neighborhoods and FSCS Conference. EVP Jane Hodgdon highlighted supports and networks that keep place-based leaders moving forward. Place matters, and so do the people leading change. #PromiseNeighborhoods #FullServiceCommunitySchools

📚 The Rural Library Network eSummit kicks off tomorrow! Huge thanks to our speakers, presenters, and partners whose leadership expands opportunity in rural communities. We can’t wait to gather, learn, and celebrate the power of libraries. 🔗 Register: cvent.me/YMaO9A

This #Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for our students, families, educators, community partners, and all who serve rural communities. Thank you for the connections, opportunities, and shared commitment to rural places. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at PRI!

Which element of place-based work do you get most excited about? Tell us why!

We’re honored by Comcast’s support of our mission to help rural communities thrive. Their investment expands opportunity, providing tools for full participation in today’s economy. We’re grateful for their partnership alongside @LeadForAmerica_ and excited for what’s ahead!

📣 Missed the deadline to submit a #RuralSummit26 breakout session? You’ve got another chance! Proposals are now open until Dec. 8 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis as space allows. Don’t wait — share your work and help shape a rural movement: cvent.me/XO59mG

Reminder that we are now accepting breakout session proposals! Have a strategy or success story that strengthens cradle-to-career pathways in rural communities? Share it at #RuralSummit26, April 12-15 in Buffalo, NY. 🗓️ Proposals due Nov. 15, 2025 🔗 cvent.me/XO59mG