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April 27, 2023
10:00am to 11:30am
PDT

Rural mothers and babies depend on an increasingly fragile system of care during pregnancy and birth. Providers and clinics are few, and now hospitals are reducing services or closing. The worst rural outcomes show up for Black, Native Americans and other people of color. Join us for this...

Image of a farm land and homestead in Sublimity, Oregon
January 24, 2023
10:00am to 11:30am
PST

Family foundations have always been a force in rural communities. Two major factors influence this consistent presence: First, the wealth of many philanthropic families was developed and generated in rural environments, in industries like timber, mining, agriculture and manufacturing. Second,...

Image of a farm land and homestead in Sublimity, Oregon
Philanthropy Northwest
June 23, 2022
10:00am to 11:30am
PDT

Though the prevalence of mental health problems does not differ between rural and urban populations, mental health supports are less readily available in rural areas. In addition to this, the uptake of innovative approaches to mental health care has not been as consistent in rural areas as it...

Image of a farm land and homestead in Sublimity, Oregon
December 8, 2021
10:00am to 11:30am
PST
Virtual

Join Philanthropy Northwest for a virtual convening of rural funders from across the country to discuss topics and learn best practices alongside peers who serve rural communities. The discussion topic for December is addressing substance use in rural communities. 

Woman with pills indoors at home, mental health and drugs addiction concept photo.
November 9, 2021
10:00am to 11:30am
PST

Join us for the fifth session in our 2021 Rural Funders Series for a discussion on the intersection between rural funders, rural communities and the future of work. 

The future of rural America is dependant on a diverse, sustainable and high functioning workforce. Because of this,...

Image of a farm land and homestead in Sublimity, Oregon
September 15, 2021
9:00am PDT

Join Hopa Mountain and Seventh Generation Fund for a discussion on how funders can better support emergency response efforts and disaster preparedness in Indian Country. After a summer of fires and drought on top of...