Impact Alamance

09/04/2026

🔨🏡 On Wednesday, members of the Impact Alamance team rolled up their sleeves and got to work with Habitat for Humanity of Alamance County, NC!

Habitat's Women Build campaign empowers women to learn new skills, take on new challenges, and help make safe, affordable homeownership possible for local families.

A special thank you to Habitat’s construction team, Todd and Terry, for sharing their expertise and making the day such a meaningful experience.

Thank you to Habitat for Humanity for the work you do to create brighter futures across Alamance County.

09/03/2026

📢🚀 Check out the Alamance-Burlington School System’s 2025-2026 Accountability Report, which was released yesterday!

Last year, ABSS saw tremendous benchmark improvements—with the number of schools classified as “Meeting or Exceeding Growth” skyrocketing from 9 to 31! The district is no longer categorized as “low-performing”, and key benchmarks such as school proficiency and graduation rates have increased significantly.

An enormous congratulations to the ABSS team. From district leadership to school administrators, educators, and staff, this progress reflects intentional leadership, deep community listening, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

🔗 Read the report:
https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/article/3107256?fbclid=IwY2xjawUGdcJwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVpLaFl4dWN1SG1NZzVOZDdzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeFl_-d5X2mhyUe-TzbsRJ1BQWDHdGczrRXRoPtdjCCE9yQZGyboppAFB_jZs_aem_eifnH-U-z_wZzmYPK1aOPw

| Today, the state released performance data for the 2025-2026 school year and there is much to celebrate in ABSS. We no longer have a "low-performing" status and we have an increase in school proficiency, growth, and graduation rate!

“This progress didn’t happen by accident, and it didn’t happen overnight,” said Superintendent, Dr. Aaron Fleming. “It is the direct result of our teachers, principals, and support teams putting their heads down and doing the heavy lifting every single day. We set high expectations, backed our educators with the right tools and training, and our students proved what they are capable of achieving.”

Please take a moment to read our article, which summarizes the performance gains and spotlights the staff who made it happen! There is also a link to the state data, which has more detailed charts and graphs: https://www.abss.k12.nc.us/article/3107256

09/03/2026

🍂 Summer may be winding down, but there's still plenty to do across Alamance County! From outdoor movies and live music to family adventures and farmers markets, Active Alamance's September Recreation Report is packed with ideas for making the most of the month.

Discover 10 things to do this month, including:
🧭 The Alamance Adventure Race
🎬 Movies in the Park
🎶 Live Music Around the County

And so much more!

Dive into the full list in the Active Alamance Blog's September Recreation Report and start planning your fall adventures:
🔗 https://activealamance.com/blog/f/rec-report-10-things-to-do-in-alamance-county-in-september

📲 Stay connected all season long. Download the Active Alamance App to discover events, classes, parks, trails, and recreation opportunities happening across Alamance County

September hits that sweet spot where summer energy meets fall routine. The mornings are crisp, the school bell is ringing, and Friday night lights are back in full swing. If you're looking for ways to stay active, connec...

09/02/2026

🎨 Great things happen when schools and communities create together.

A partnership between the For Alamance Arts & Culture Team, local artists, and ABSS art teachers is helping students explore new creative possibilities through mentorship, hands-on learning, and meaningful connections. By bringing professional artists into local classrooms, students gain access to new techniques, materials, and real-world insights into what pursuing a career in the arts could look like.

Read the community narrative below to learn more about how this partnership is supporting the next generation of artists:
🔗 https://impactalamance.org/collaboration-supports-budding-student-artists/

Initiative brings together local artists and art teachers to expand resources and mentorship opportunities By Blair Mitchell A collaboration between community artists and teachers, spearheaded by the For Alamance Arts & Culture Team, has opened up new possibilities for local students to learn first-...

09/01/2026

💭Young people in Alamance County have something to say. Are we listening?

MyVoice is a platform that gathers insights from students across Alamance County, allowing local youth to share their experiences, concerns, and aspirations for their community. By centering young people's lived experiences, MyVoice helps bridge gaps in understanding and gives community leaders and organizations a clearer picture of the issues that matter most to local youth.

When we listen to young people, we build a stronger community for everyone.

Explore MyVoice and hear directly from the next generation ⬇️
https://padlet.com/youthwellnessforalamance26/my-voice-q6n28li4xc6nw44g

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/