Weekly News & Event Invitations
In this issue:
100 Rural Women Podcast Episode 5
Civic Engagement - Civic Arts
Rural Champions Award
Summer Book Group
Podcast - Featuring Monica McConkey
🎙️ Welcome to 100 Rural Women and Their Stories — Episode #5
Monica McConkey - Rural Mental Health
In this conversation, Teresa interviews Monica McConkey, a rural mental health specialist with over 25 years of experience in behavioral health. They discuss Monica’s journey, the challenges faced by farmers, the importance of mental health support in rural communities, and the resilience learned from her grandmothers. Monica shares insights on empowering women, the significance of school counseling, family, and the rewards of her career.
The conversation emphasizes the need for self-care, positive thinking, and community support, particularly for women in rural areas.
🎧 Tune in and be inspired.
Morning Connections
Thursdays@8:30 a.m. CT
Morning Connections is an informal meeting series that consist of light conversation over zoom. If you’re looking for a space to take time for yourself to just connect with others, we invite you to join us. Bring beverages, children, breakfast, pets, or work – the goal is to connect informally with other women and a host who will facilitate. We look forward to networking with you!
Hope to see you on ZOOM Thursday mornings!
Civic Engagement
Department of Public Transformation
CALL FOR RURAL MINNESOTA COMMUNITY TEAMS! 2026-2027 ENGAGE RURAL CIVIC ARTS COHORT
Department of Public Transformation has an open call for five rural Minnesota communities interested in developing creative strategies for civic engagement. Selected community teams will receive funding, curated technical assistance, and peer learning as a cohort for 12 months!
Elected Officials
Let your voice be heard—Share your experiences and suggestions with elected officials! Your voice can guide them to make better informed decisions to represent all of their constituents and create stronger communities that thrive for everyone!
Civic Engagement Resources:
2026 Rural Champion Awards
The Rural LISC team invites you to nominate a Rural Champion to be recognized at the Rural LISC Annual Seminar, coming this fall to Asheville, NC. This is the perfect opportunity to highlight someone making a difference in your community, whether early in their career or more experienced. Please use this opportunity to showcase the incredible dreamers, leaders and do-ers in Rural America.
Book Group
100 Rural Women creates connections and inspires leadership. We see a future where more rural women lead positive change for themselves, their families, communities, the nation and the world. We are committed to building leadership through networks, mentorship, education, and civic engagement. Our 501(c) 3 non-profit organization is non-partisan.