b'Impact AlamanceAs a grantmaking foundation, Impact Alamance partners and invests to build solutions so everyone has a chance to thrive. In 2024, the foundation invested $1,746,723 into Alamance County through 63 partnerships and initiatives aimed at making the community healthier, smarter and stronger. HealthierBuilding healthier environments allows neighbors to have greater access to options for physical activityleading to a healthier, more active community. In 2018, the foundation partnered with the City of Mebane to create a unique treehouse-style outdoor play area at the Cates Farm Natural Area. In 2024, the foundation celebrated the opening of the park and invested additional dollars to expand the play place to make it accessible for children of all abilities. SmarterResearch shows that high-quality educational opportunities for students lead to better physical, mental and economic health outcomes in a community. Thats why in 2024, Impact Alamance invested more than $667,000 with the Alamance-Burlington School System. Funds provided new AEDs, supplies and training for every school, a telehealth pilot program at Hillcrest Elementary, new equipment for middle and high school physical education classrooms and innovative projects in classrooms throughout the district. These critical supplies, access to health care and additional resources will improve student attendance and outcomes. StrongerThe Surgeon General calls social isolation and loneliness an epidemic and national health issue. And research shows that communities with higher rates of civic engagement have better health outcomes. In partnership with the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, Impact Alamance is working to bring people together to strengthen the civic culture and bridge divides in Alamance County. The For Alamance initiative has trained more than 100 public innovators who have held dozens of community conversations to learn more about their neighbors. From these sessions, teams are working to take action on things that matter to their communities. Its part of an overall effort to bring people together to create more pride and engagement in Alamance County. It is through initiatives such as these that Impact Alamance works to improve health by striving to create a caring and connected community where everyone thrives. ImpactAlamance30 CONE HEALTH ANNUAL REPORT'