Launching The Basics Alamance: A Community-Wide Effort to Help Young Children Thrive
In July 2026, Impact Alamance partnered with the Children’s Museum of Alamance County to officially launch The Basics Alamance, a countywide early childhood development initiative, during a community event at the museum. Held in conjunction with the museum’s Friday Family Night series, the event introduced local families to The Basics Alamance and its five science-based […]
A New Guide to Getting Involved in Alamance County
Strong communities are built by people who show up, share their perspectives, find common ground, and work together to co-create a better future. Across Alamance County, residents are already contributing in countless ways – attending local meetings, volunteering, supporting schools, serving on boards and committees, and working alongside neighbors to address shared challenges. But finding […]
Impact Alamance Invests More Than $82,000 in Teacher-Led Projects through Teacher Creativity Grants
Impact Alamance is proud to invest $82,855 in local public school teachers across the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS) through our Teacher Leadership Academy (TLA) Creativity Grants. Approved by Impact Alamance’s Board of Directors in May, these grant funds further our commitment to promoting creativity and innovation in our public schools. Grant funding has been allocated […]
Community Forward Grants Awarded to Support Resident-Led Projects Across Alamance County
Community members across Alamance County are bringing new ideas to life through the latest round of Community Forward Grants, supporting grassroots projects designed to strengthen neighborhoods, improve well-being, and increase connection across the community. The Community Forward Grant program supports Alamance County residents who have a vision for their community and are ready to create […]
Impact Alamance and New Leaf Society Honor John Currin’s Legacy with Interactive Guitar Sculpture at Burlington Arboretum
Music has a way of bringing people together. No one understood that better than the late John Currin, a founding board member of Impact Alamance, former president and CEO of Alamance Regional Medical Center, and a beloved community leader whose kindness, integrity, and passion touched countless lives across Alamance County. To honor John’s legacy, Impact […]
Impact Alamance Awards $150K in Progress & Enhancement Grants to Strengthen Local Nonprofits for a Healthier, Smarter, and Stronger Alamance County
In May 2026, the Impact Alamance Board of Directors approved $150,000 in grant funding to 11 local nonprofits through the Progress and Enhancement Grant Cycle. These strategic investments strengthen nonprofit capacity by supporting equipment purchases that enhance nonprofit operations and expand services. Funds are allocated to nonprofits that address one or more of the five […]
Impact Alamance Expands Outdoor Learning Opportunities for Youth Across Alamance County
Impact Alamance is proud to announce the approval of $100,000 in funding to the Alamance Partnership for Children (APC) to support the development of Outdoor Learning Environments (OLEs) across Alamance County. This investment will transform outdoor play spaces at eligible 4- and 5-star daycare programs across the county, resulting in the creation of six OLEs […]
Celebrating Our Outgoing Fellows and Welcoming a New Year of Service
Earlier this month, we gathered at Elon University for the Elon Year of Service Signing Ceremony, celebrating the accomplishments of our outgoing fellows and welcoming a new cohort of graduates preparing to serve the Alamance community. Now in its 12th year, the Elon Year of Service Fellows program has provided 62 recent Elon University graduates […]
What We Heard: Highlights from Our Recent Partner Perception Survey
At Impact Alamance, we know accountability and transparency are essential to strong community partnerships. Earlier this year, we invited grantees, partners, and community collaborators to share feedback through our latest perception survey to help us better understand our impact, strengthen our work, and identify opportunities for growth. The survey gathered feedback on our funding impact, […]
For Alamance Initiative: Reflections, Ripples, and What Comes Next
April marked a period of transition and reflection as our formal partnership with the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation came to a close. This moment represents an important milestone in the evolution of the community-driven For Alamance Initiative, as the For Alamance Action Teams—made up of residents who’ve emerged as agents of hope in our […]