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NEWSLETTER ISSUE #71 | Rural Opportunity Institute Monthly Update |
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ROI at the Capital Collaborative: Fostering Equity in Funding | Co-Founder Vichi Jagannathan recently shared insights with participants at Camelback Ventures' Capital Collaborative. In her presentation she talked about ROI's innovative use of systems mapping to identify and address the root causes of complex issues like generational trauma. The Capital Collaborative assembles mid- to senior-level white leaders from grantmaking organizations, guiding them through a thoughtful and action-oriented curriculum designed to promote diversity and equity in their grant-making processes. We extend our gratitude to Camelback Ventures and our partners from Altria, Blue Meridian Partners, and Crankstart for including ROI in this important discussion.
Learn more about participating in the Capital Collaborative.
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Vichi's Insights on Engaging Communities in Social Change | Vichi was recently interviewed on the Volunteer Nation Podcast, where she spoke about engaging communities in social change. In her conversation with host Tobi Johnson, Vichi explains how ROI's community board plays a pivotal role in holding our team accountable to community needs, our collaborative approach to learning from the "zones of genius" within rural eastern NC communities, and our efforts in assisting agencies to transition from punitive to restorative practices. Listen to the podcast via the link below. | | | Listen here |
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Contractor Spotlight: Get to Know Embry Owen | Embry Owen is ROI’s Content Editor. She oversees the content we write in newsletters, on our website, blog, emails and more, bringing her editing experience to each piece of content we create.
While Embry is currently based in Durham, North Carolina, she has lived all over the United States and Mexico. Embry is passionate about language learning (she’s bilingual in English and Spanish) and language justice.
Over the past 10 years, Embry has worked with communities to address economic justice, health equity and labor rights. When we asked Embry why she loves this work, she shared, “I believe one of my biggest strengths is in bringing people together to build just and dignified communities, using my skills in writing, organization, translation, and interpreting. I care deeply about people in my community, and I want them to be able to live their lives with dignity, freedom and opportunity.”
In her spare time, Embry pursues many hobbies, including reading and gardening. We are so thankful to have Embry on our team!
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ROI’s Breathing Cards | Breathing can be a simple, quick way to calm down during or after a stressful situation. ROI’s breathing cards offer guided breathing exercises to help build resilience against stress, trauma, and difficult situations. They are small enough to fit in your bag so you’ll always have a helpful resource nearby. Learn how you can incorporate breathing cards into your organization, school or personal life. | | | Learn more |
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 | How Technology Can Help Equalize Opportunities | Explore how transformative technology can bridge the gaps between rural and urban communities. Learn about the critical role of grassroots organizers and early market phases in leveraging cutting-edge solutions to address inequalities. Discover opportunities for collaboration and innovation to close these societal gaps. | | | Read the article |
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 | Five Tips for Effective Community Engagement | Discover the power of community engagement in building a strong and effective organization. Explore five effective strategies, from partnering with existing organizations, to meeting people where they are. These tips will help your organization make a lasting impact through meaningful engagement. | | | Read the article |
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ROI supports people's healing process by educating, reshaping systemic practices, and fostering deep-rooted connections. We know people are not to blame for the trauma and stress that impacts them. Resilience is an inner strength in all humans, regardless of background, and we as people are wired for connection and healing. We strive to end generational cycles of trauma and poverty by preventing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress for the community in rural Eastern North Carolina. Often, social innovation processes leave out rural communities of color. We believe in and know the deep assets that exist in rural communities like ours, and seek to smash together disparate worlds to change the narrative commonly held about rural communities. |
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