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The two week long Summer Launch Program focused on setting up rising kindergarten through fifth grade students for a successful school year with curriculum taught by Alamance-Burlington School System teachers.

Beyond 12, an initiative designed to promote college and career readiness among middle school students, welcomed 50 students to campus for a two-day summer program focused on exploring future pathways.

During the past year, students contributed 88,084 hours of service, with more than 3,200 students participating in volunteer and community engagement efforts.

The 'It Takes a Village' Project has grown its enrichment programs, with a new arts initiative designed to expand access to high-quality instruction in the performing and visual arts for local elementary students.

Motivated by her cousin Grace, who has Down syndrome, Izzie Crowley found her purpose in helping children reach their potential, no matter their challenges. Supported by a personal donor relationship that reminds her why she chose this path, Crowley aims to make a difference in the education system.

The new funds, from the United Way of Alamance County, will allow the literacy program to expand its ESL services offered to families.

With the end of fall tutoring, It Takes a Village Project celebrated the semester by hosting a Book Bash for community members. With free books, crafts, and community resources, the event left families with access to materials and connections to support students learning beyond the classroom.

�������޹�����Ʒ’s Engineering in the Village program brings ABSS students together each month for free, hands-on STEM activities that spark creativity and confidence.

Behind Elon's "It Takes A Village Project" are two AmeriCorps VISTAs and recent Elon graduates who work to maintain the success of the program.

For Edward Hernandez ’27, legacy is rooted in family, heritage and community. From leading LHU and El Centro to mentoring future scholars, his Elon journey reflects the power of giving back and the importance of celebrating Hispanic and Latinx voices.