Every community holds a secret map of untapped strengths, including local heroes, quiet spaces, and hidden resources that, when connected, may be leveraged for significant changes, even saving lives. Unfortunately, many people don’t know how to identify and mobilize these assets. 
  
In an immersive, high-energy session, learn from participants in CARE4Youth, a collaboration between Carolina Across 100, the Child and Adolescent Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program (CHAAMP), and ten cross-sector collaborative teams from across North Carolina. During this session, we will help you create your own asset map for issues important to you and your community, and share how our focus on existing community strengths through asset mapping is revolutionizing local mental health outcomes. 

Following the session, join Carolina Across 100, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and other partners for a reception celebrating Carolina Engagement Week 2026. Hosted at the UNC School of Government, hear from campus leaders about exciting campus and community partnerships. Enjoy music and refreshments. Student submissions from the 2026 POV Challenge will be on display and winners will be announced. Don’t miss this fun campus event celebrating Carolina’s ongoing work with North Carolina communities! Please register separately for the 2026 Engagement Week Reception.