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AAPI Heritage Poster Competition Awards Ceremony at Cary Downtown Park
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Read the full story →: AAPI Heritage Poster Competition Awards Ceremony at Cary Downtown ParkWe were delighted to conclude this year’s AAPI Heritage Poster Competition and Exhibition with a special Awards Ceremony at Cary Downtown Park. Over the past month, student-created AAPI history posters were displayed at libraries, schools, universities, community festivals,…
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An Answer from a Paralympic Champion: Hannah Aspden on Growth, Education, and Self-Worth
Read story →: An Answer from a Paralympic Champion: Hannah Aspden on Growth, Education, and Self-Worth-Youth Workshop with Hannah Aspden On April 25, 2026, NC Youth Impact, in collaboration with CAST-NC, hosted an inspiring youth leadership and storytelling session…
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AAPI Heritage Month Returns:
Read story →: AAPI Heritage Month Returns:Youth Poster Contest and Historical Exhibition Now Open for Registration May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI Heritage Month), a time…
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NC Youth Impact Supports 2026 Lunar New Year Gala
Read story →: NC Youth Impact Supports 2026 Lunar New Year GalaThe Lunar New Year Gala brought together more than 60 elected officials, over 400 community leaders, and residents in a vibrant celebration of culture,…
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NC Youth Impact Hosts Youth Leadership Workshop
Read story →: NC Youth Impact Hosts Youth Leadership WorkshopResearch Triangle Park, NC – More than 50 youth leaders from across North Carolina gathered for an interactive Youth Leadership Workshop hosted by NC Youth…
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Inaugural Holiday Donation Drive Brings Joy and Support to Families Across the Triangle
Read story →: Inaugural Holiday Donation Drive Brings Joy and Support to Families Across the TriangleThis December, the Triangle community came together for the first-ever Holiday Donation Drive, a new initiative aimed at supporting families across Raleigh, Durham, and…
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Holiday Donation Drive-Spread Joy. Share Hope. Lift Up Local Families.
Read story →: Holiday Donation Drive-Spread Joy. Share Hope. Lift Up Local Families.This Christmas, many low-income families in our community are facing a difficult season.But together, we can make a powerful difference. Your generosity can place…
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AAPI Poster Exhibition Showcases at Two High Schools: Ravenscroft School and East Chapel Hill High School
Read story →: AAPI Poster Exhibition Showcases at Two High Schools: Ravenscroft School and East Chapel Hill High SchoolThe AAPI Poster Exhibition was successfully showcased at two high schools: Ravenscroft School and East Chapel Hill High School, highlighting youth leadership and amplifying…
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NC Youth Impact Leads Influential AAPI Poster Exhibition at Durham’s Common Roots Festival
Read story →: NC Youth Impact Leads Influential AAPI Poster Exhibition at Durham’s Common Roots FestivalDurham, N.C. —Invited by North Carolina Asian Americans Together (NCAAT) to participate in this year’s event, NC Youth Impact presented a powerful youth-led Asian…
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NC Youth Impact Launches Second Asian American History Exhibition at Cary Regional Library
Read story →: NC Youth Impact Launches Second Asian American History Exhibition at Cary Regional LibraryMay 10, 2025 — Following the success of its debut event, NC Youth Impact proudly opened its second Asian American History Exhibition at the…
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