MRC Participants Review
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What were the top three MRC take-away items for you?
“1. Unity 2. Grass roots solutions 3. There are people out there that care.”
“1. New appreciation of Native culture and history with non-Native political and social institutions. 2. Connections to "sister" programs in Extension units across the region. 3. Renewed appreciation of the power of one person--working at a systems level, individual agency is sometimes overlooked.”
“That we need to work closely together with others in the region. That there are other programs out there working hard to see economic development.”
“Knowledge. Power. Respect.”
“Expanded network of people and organizations to connect with; education about other innovative programming and possible ways to improve our program; refreshed enthusiasm.”
What else would you say about MRC?
“The conference crystallized for me the importance of poverty reduction, financial literacy, and the need to work across borders. Coalition building could not be more important for this time in history and for the success of poverty reduction, literacy work.”
“Thanks for bringing in such a diverse group of experts into our neighborhood. We were able to hear from our peers on what works and ready to take it back to our community.”
“I learned so much and gained so many more opportunities that I didn’t have before.”
“Almost all of the sessions were applicable across the disciplines/service areas for all nonprofits working in a human service area.”
“This was an awesome conference. One of the best. 1-10, 10 being best. 11”
“This is a gift that gets better when you share.”
“It was a great opportunity to network and learn about things in the region.”
“It was great! Session topics were exactly what rural communities need.”
