“Ripples of Change” Report Captures a Community Coming Together

We’re excited to share Alamance County’s Ripples of Change: Choosing Hope Over Division, a new report prepared by The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation in partnership with Impact Alamance. This report highlights how far our community has come through the collaborative work of the For Alamance initiative and outlines a clear path towards accelerating meaningful, […]

From Pantry Shelves to Advanced Math: DonorsChoose Transforms Learning Experiences Across ABSS

Impact Alamance is proud to have partnered with the Alamance Community Foundation this past fall to contribute $45,000 in matching funds to the Alamance-Burlington School System’s DonorsChoose platform for the 2025-2026 school year. DonorsChoose is a crowdfunding platform in which folks can donate money toward classroom projects, empowering educators by expanding access to the resources […]

Impact Alamance Funds ABSS Community‑Driven Strategic Plan

In November 2025, Impact Alamance’s Board of Directors approved $50,000 in funding to support the Alamance-Burlington School System’s (ABSS) Strategic Plan Update and Community Engagement Process. This investment enabled ABSS to engage Education Elements—a nationally recognized consulting firm known for its expertise in strategic planning for public school districts—to guide the development of a refreshed, […]

Strengthening Community Through ACRE CoLab

In December, we celebrated the graduation of the fifth cohort of ACRE CoLab (Alamance County Racial Equity Collaborative) at Impact Alamance. Facilitated in partnership with NCCJ (NC for Community and Justice), this 12-week leadership experience equips leaders, professionals, and community members across Alamance County with the knowledge, skills, and tools to foster belonging and address […]

From Knowledge to Action: Strengthening Our Work Through Continued Learning

This Fall, our team has dedicated itself to continued learning through professional conferences and convenings that help us ensure our internal processes, community programs, and investment strategies remain at the forefront of philanthropic innovation.  These professional development opportunities are a chance to learn about emerging trends and technologies within the field, connect with fellow funders […]

Milestones & Momentum: For Alamance Initiative in 2025 

In 2025, the For Alamance Initiative has continued to build on the work accomplished over the past three years, taking action rooted in local voice and community aspirations in order to build civic capacities and unleash a positive chain reaction across Alamance County.  Fall Gatherings – Lab & Workspace This year, we continued to bring […]

Impact Alamance Awards $25,890 to For Alamance Teams to Advance Community-Driven Action

The Impact Alamance Board of Directors approved a total of $25,890 in strategic investments to support the work of the five For Alamance Action Teams.  Each team will receive a portion of this funding to support ongoing, community-driven initiatives that are helping build a stronger, more connected, and engaged Alamance County. These investments reflect a […]

Teacher Leadership Academy Wraps Up Year One of Two-Year Program

As the first year of the two-year Teacher Leadership Academy (TLA) wraps up, we’re grateful for the 60 educators from across the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS) who have dedicated their time to learning more about Alamance County and growing as leaders within their schools and communities. Now in its sixth cohort, TLA brings together passionate […]