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 […]

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 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 […]

Impact Alamance Strategically Invests Over $750,000 for a Healthier, Smarter, and Stronger Community

Burlington, N.C.– The Impact Alamance Board of Directors recently approved over three quarters of a million dollars’ worth of investments to improve the overall health and wellbeing of Alamance County. The approved investments, totaling $773,082, are aimed at fostering a healthier, smarter, and stronger community. With a focus on improving public health, expanding educational opportunities, […]