Impact Alamance Awards $179K in Grants to Strengthen Local Nonprofits for a Healthier, Smarter, and Stronger Alamance County
The Impact Alamance Board of Directors approved $179,000 in strategic investments to advance the overall health and well-being of Alamance County. These investments, aligned with the foundation’s core initiative areas of healthier, smarter, and stronger, reflect Impact Alamance’s continued commitment to building a caring, connected community where everyone thrives. Through our Progress and Enhancement grant, […]
Alamance Wellness Collaborative Survey Highlights Shared Progress
Formed in March of 2015, the Alamance Wellness Collaborative (AWC) brings together leaders from across sectors–from public health and city planning to education, parks and recreation, business and nonprofits–to implement strategies that promote community wellness throughout Alamance County. By taking a countywide, collaborative approach, members from various municipalities and agencies work more efficiently toward shared […]
Impact Alamance Invests $100,000 in Health and Wellness Equipment for Alamance-Burlington Public Schools
In August of 2024, Impact Alamance’s Board of Directors approved $100,000 in funding to enhance physical activity and health education in Alamance County. This funding launched a new grant cycle in partnership with the Alamance-Burlington School System, open to middle and high school physical education and health teachers. The Health and Wellness Equipment Grant offers […]
For Alamance Initiative Gains Momentum
The For Alamance Initiative is gaining momentum as action teams work to drive change through community-rooted actions. These efforts are sparking a ripple effect of engagement, demonstrating that solutions to local challenges exist within the community and can be implemented by working together across differences. The five action teams-Bridging, Faith, Narrative, Arts & Culture, and […]
Impact Alamance Celebrates a Decade of Community Investment and Partnership at 10th Anniversary Luncheon
On Friday, April 25th, Impact Alamance commemorated a decade of strategic funding, community partnerships and progress with a 10th Anniversary Luncheon at The Inn at Elon. This milestone gathering welcomed over 100 guests, including past and present board members, community partners, organizational leaders, elected officials and institutional stakeholders to recognize their shared commitment to strengthening […]
Impact Alamance Announces Recipients of 2025 Flex Fund Grants to Support Nonprofit General Operations
Impact Alamance is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Flex Fund grant cycle, investing $100,000 in total funding to support nonprofit general operations in Alamance County. These grants, supported by a contribution from Honda, are intended to help local 501(c)(3) nonprofits enhance their ability to serve the community by supporting essential operational costs. […]
Impact Alamance Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting for New Playground at Garrett Elementary School, Completing $1.1 Million Investment in ABSS Elementary School Playgrounds
Impact Alamance is proud to announce the completion of a new playground at Garrett Elementary School, the final playground in its funding project to improve recreational facilities at all Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS) elementary schools. This marks the culmination of an almost ten-year commitment to enhancing play spaces for children across our county. In a […]
Listening and Learning: Key Takeaways from Our Grantee Survey
At the heart of our work is a commitment to listening to and learning from the communities and organizations we serve. As part of this commitment, last year we partnered with the North Carolina Network of Grantmakers (NCNG) to conduct a survey of our grantees to better understand their experiences with us and our grantmaking […]
Staying at the Forefront of Philanthropy
Our commitment to learning drives us to constantly evolve, stay at the forefront of best practices, and share valuable insights with others in the field. Recently, several of our team and board members had the privilege of attending two significant conferences that exemplify this commitment: Philanthropy Southeast’s Annual Meeting and the Harwood Summit. These events […]
Creating a Culture of Wellness and Belonging
This year’s Alamance Wellness Summit, sponsored by Impact Alamance and the Alamance Wellness Collaborative, focused on elevating and celebrating local efforts and leaders who are bravely stewarding a culture of health and wellness in our county. Held on September 17 at the CityGate Dream Center in Burlington, the event showcased the power of collaboration and […]
