Empowering the Next Generation
Every leader starts somewhere. Sometimes it’s on a hiking trail. Sometimes it’s around a campfire. Sometimes it’s while building a robot, leading a service projec
Disability Pride Month
When Communities Come Together, Everyone Thrives Every July, Disability Pride Month celebrates the achievements, contributions, and leadership of people with disabilities while rec
Different Designs. One Destination.
At first glance, it looked like a room full of adults folding paper. But what unfolded was much more than a paper airplane competition. As part of a recent team-building activity,
Collective Impact in Action: Coming Together for Anson County
When a water main break left thousands of Anson County residents without reliable access to clean water, the community did not wait for someone else to solve the problem. Partners
Collective Impact Is a Potluck
What Will You Bring? Sometimes the most powerful ideas are also the simplest. At Mecklenburg Design Day 3.0, a spoken word artist captured the heart of collective impact with a met
Help Provide Clean Water to Anson County Families
Help Provide Clean Water to Anson County Families Your gift can provide bottled water to residents impacted by the Anson County water crisis. Following a major water main break, ap
Live United Day: Lakeview
Some of the most meaningful change begins with people simply showing up. That was the spirit of this year’s Live United Day with Lakeview Neighborhood Alliance, where volunte
Climbing Higher, Together
Climbing Higher, Together When news broke that a couple climbed the Empire State Building to celebrate their engagement, people were amazed by the determination, trust, and teamwor
Strong Communities Build Strong Nations.
As America begins celebrating its 250th anniversary, we have an opportunity to reflect on more than our nation’s history. We have the chance to recognize what has sustained o
Prime Day Ends. Community Support Never Does.
Last week, millions of people filled their online carts during Amazon’s Prime Day, taking advantage of four days of discounts on everything from school supplies and groceries
What the NBA Draft Can Teach Us About Investing in Potential
Every year, the NBA Draft captures the attention of basketball fans across the country. This year’s 2026 NBA Draft was no exception, with surprise selections, blockbuster tra
Building Stronger Communities Through Upcycling
Every year, National Upcycling Day reminds us that small acts of creativity can make a lasting impact. While the day has passed, its message is one worth carrying forward: when we