Check out MDC's 2025 State of the South report to learn about the remarkable leaders driving change in their communities and MDC’s efforts to build an equitable and inclusive South! The report is a clear-eyed assessment of the work that lies ahead and a powerful reminder that the South’s true strength comes from its people—all of us, forging a future imbued with meaning, dignity, and community. (fb)

Our 2025 Community Impact Fund (CIF) grant program is now open! Through the generous support of the Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation (MRBF), this year's grant program will offer single grant awards to SCACED members in the amount of $5,000 to $10,000 each. Guided by MRBF’s mission to help people and places move out of poverty and achieve greater social and economic justice, the CIF strengthens the capacity of local organizations to build power, influence systems, and uplift the voices of historically marginalized communities. The deadline to apply is by 11:59 PM (midnight) on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Click here to learn more & apply: https://bit.ly/3OHOGqE (fb)