Alamance County’s Ripples of Change: Choosing Hope Over Division (2026)

Written By Tristan Wood

About: A ripple effect report for Alamance County, NC prepared by The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation in partnership with Impact Alamance.

Authors: Richard C. Harwood and Michael Prihoda

Publish Date: 2026

Description: This is the story of Alamance County’s journey to choose hope over division by coming together to take action on issues that matter to people while strengthening its civic culture. This promising tale showcases the meaningful progress being achieved in Alamance. It also demonstrates what is possible for any community that actively seeks a more productive, hopeful path forward.

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Arts & Culture Team

Bridging Team

Faith Team

Narrative Team

Youth Wellness Team

Impact Alamance

Tristan Wood
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