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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
TLA Creativity Grants: $125,000 Fuels School Innovation Across ABSS
Impact Alamance has committed $125,000 to fuel creativity and innovation across the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS) through Teacher Leadership Academy (TLA) Creativity Grants. These grants support current TLA participants in their pursuit of innovative, school-based projects designed to improve student and school performance. These eight projects demonstrate creative instruction, collaborative partnerships, and measurable outcomes aligning […]
Impact Alamance Invests in ABSS Classrooms with $47,000 in DonorsChoose Matching Funds
Between August 2024 and May 2025, Impact Alamance invested more than $47,000 in matching funds to support Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS) teachers through DonorsChoose, a nonprofit crowdfunding platform that empowers educators to bring their classroom project ideas to life. By offering a dollar-for-dollar funding match, Impact Alamance amplified the power of community giving, doubling donations […]