Walk audits are an invaluable tool to engage community members to evaluate and advocate for improvements to their neighborhoods that foster safer and more accessible spaces for people of all ages and abilities to be active. In this workshop, organizers … Read more

Undergraduate students can and should be empowered to serve and get involved in the community during their time at Carolina. Attendees will learn from and contribute to a meaningful conversation about service engagement. Cate Schultz, a senior at Carolina and … Read more

The Marian Cheek Jackson Center is a hub of creative action dedicated to preserving the future of historically Black neighborhoods in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. In this presentation, we will discuss one of the Jackson Center's latest projects, which seeks … Read more

This joint session will spotlight two stories of undergraduate community engagement supported through a project-based fellowship at the Carolina Center for Public Service called the MacDonald Community Fellowship. Undergraduate senior Daniel Zhong and Christine Cotton, Founder and Director of PORCH … Read more

Collective impact is a structured approach to foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders to address complex social problems, through shared goals, measurement, coordinated activities, ongoing communication and dedicated support (Kania & Kramer 2011). In 2022, HOPE NC launched IDEAL Communities, a … Read more

Get hands-on and help build a nationwide dataset of zoning laws! Code with the Carolinas---a civic tech volunteer organization—is partnering with the National Zoning Atlas (zoningatlas.org) to help build this dataset that will inform policy areas like affordable housing, transportation, … Read more

Youth in North Carolina and nationwide are experiencing alarming trends in mental health and suicidality. According to the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 43.4% of North Carolina high school students reported feeling sad or hopeless almost every day for more than … Read more

Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring faculty and community partners who demonstrate leadership in APPLES service-learning courses. Discover firsthand insights into their teaching experiences, collaborative efforts with students and impactful community partnerships. Explore the diverse array of APPLES … Read more

Join Carolina Across 100, the Carolina Center for Public Service, UNC Rural, and other partners for a reception celebrating Carolina Engagement Week 2024. Hosted at the UNC School of Government, hear from campus leaders about exciting campus and community partnerships. … Read more