Impact Alamance

08/28/2026

This Wednesday, our President, Tracey Grayzer, Program Director Jewel White, and For Alamance Arts & Culture Team Lead Cheryl Wilder joined a panel discussion for The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation’s Community of Practice.

They joined public innovators from across the country to share how community members in Alamance County are working together to spark positive change. The conversation highlighted our community’s journey over the past few years and the collective efforts that are helping create a more hopeful future.

It was an honor to share our story and learn from others who are helping strengthen communities across the country.

08/28/2026

🚀 We’re excited to welcome the 2026 cohort of the Alamance County Racial Equity Collaborative (ACRE Co-Lab)!

This week, community leaders from a variety of backgrounds and sectors came together to begin this 12-week learning experience. Throughout the program, participants will explore how history and identity shape outcomes across systems in our community and beyond. They’ll learn from one another’s unique experiences while examining what it means to foster authentic, lasting belonging.

We’re excited to see how this cohort grows over the next few months and are confident they will help strengthen connections and build bridges throughout our community.

Thank you to our partners at NCCJ: North Carolina for Community and Justice for facilitating this wonderful program!

08/27/2026

❤️ Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of leading with heart.

She showed us what it means to use success in service of others. While her music reached millions, her lifelong commitment to helping children, families, and communities may be her most lasting contribution. Her life reminds us that kindness matters and that each of us has the power to make a difference.

May we all strive to leave the world a little better than we found it, just as Dolly did.

Learn more about Dolly's lifetime of generosity and service: https://www.billboard.com/lists/dolly-parton-good-deeds-timeline/1988-the-dollywood-foundation/

To honor Dolly's commitment to helping children discover the joy of reading, consider making a gift to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library:
https://donate.imaginationlibrary.com/?utm_source=dollyparton.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=remembering-dolly&utm_content=here-give-button

Dolly Parton was not only talented, but also charitable.

08/27/2026

📖🧠Even babies benefit from story time!

Stories expose children to new words and ideas, expanding their imagination and laying important foundations for kindergarten readiness. Let your child take the lead by choosing the book or flipping to their favorite pages. Making reading fun today can help inspire a lifelong love of books.

During story time, try talking with your child about what's happening in the book:
💬 "What do you see on this page?"
💬 "How do you think Mr. Bear feels?"
💬 "What do you think will happen next?"

These simple conversations help build language skills, encourage curiosity, and make story time even more meaningful.

Get more tips like this with The Basics Insights: 🔗 https://partners.mybliss.ai/basics-insights/IA22229?langName=en

08/27/2026

📢 Reminder for Alamance County nonprofits!

We are officially accepting Letters of Intent for the 2026 Flex Fund!

Flex Fund grants help cover essential operating expenses, giving nonprofits the flexibility they need to advance their mission and serve our community.

Learn about eligibility requirements, access the info session slides, and review full grant details:
🔗 https://impactalamance.org/what-we-fund/

08/26/2026

📬📢Check out our August Newsletter!

This quarter, we've been focused on creating opportunities for people to connect, get active, and help create a stronger Alamance County.

Inside, you'll find stories of impact, including the first anniversary of Active Alamance, new recreation investments in Mebane and Graham, resources to help residents get involved, and initiatives supporting local nonprofits and families.

Take a moment to read, share, and subscribe. Your engagement helps us continue building a community where everyone has access to the opportunities and resources they need to thrive.
🔗 https://mailchi.mp/19fd314343d4/impact-alamance-august-newsletter-12776942?e=d119653f79

Welcome to our quarterly newsletter, where we stay connected, share updates on our work, and highlight ways we can make a lasting impact together.

08/26/2026

🩺💡Impact Alamance staff joined women from across Alamance County this morning at the Women's Resource Center in Alamance County’s Working Women’s Wednesday lunch.

We heard from Cone Health’s Dr. John Jenkins about the impact of school-based telehealth and behavioral health programs, which help connect students to high-quality care, reduce absenteeism, and support working families. In fact, more than 30% of families using school-based telehealth reported that they would otherwise have needed to take time off work to access care for their child.

Impact Alamance is proud to have made early investments to help pilot telehealth services in several ABSS schools, and we’re grateful to our colleagues at Cone Health, whose continued leadership and advocacy are helping expand access to care for local students and families.

Learn more about Cone Health’s school-based telehealth initiative:
🔗 https://www.conehealth.com/services/virtual-care/school-based-telehealth/

08/25/2026

👥🌱Are you called to take action and make a positive impact in your community, but don’t know where to start?

Consider signing up for the upcoming For Alamance Orientation on September 2nd!

For Alamance is a community-driven initiative that empowers residents to take action on the issues that matter most to them. During this orientation, you'll learn about Turning Outward, a practice that centers on listening deeply to your neighbors, understanding lived experiences, and working together around shared aspirations to create meaningful, lasting change.

Whether you're looking to get more involved, connect with others, or help build a stronger Alamance County, this is a great place to start.

Use the link below to sign up today!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/september-for-alamance-orientation-tickets-1995023126877?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Join us to learn about the For Alamance Initiative, the Harwood Approach, and what it means to be Turned Outward!

08/24/2026

📚🤗Behind every great school is a community that cares.

As students and teachers return to classrooms today, we’re grateful for the people who make our schools stronger—educators who inspire, students who bring curiosity and possibility, and a community that shows up to support them.

This year, consider one way you can show up for students, whether that's giving time, sharing resources, or lending your voice.

Find opportunities to get involved in the Civic Guide.
🔗 https://impactalamance.org/get-involved/schools/

08/24/2026

Our annual Alamance Wellness Summit is just around the corner—save the date today!

📍 Alamance Dream Center
📅 Tuesday, September 29th
⏰ 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

This year’s summit will explore how organizations across our county are activating third spaces to foster social connection, community, health, and well-being.

Registration details are coming soon—keep an eye out for more information!