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Hey there, Raleigh! Did you catch that rhyming headline? It took longer than I'd care to admit. But enough about that—Happy April! As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, we're excited to be outdoors with you. Keep scrolling to discover exciting engagement opportunities waiting for you this month.
First, we'd like to highlight that April 22nd is Earth Day. Earth Day is celebrated every year as a global reminder to protect our planet. It’s a great time to take action—whether by planting trees, reducing waste, or joining a local cleanup. We encourage you to visit The Great Raleigh Cleanup and We Plant it Forward if you're looking for local organizations to support. Otherwise, check out our spring planting tips and read up on Raleigh's award-winning Community Climate Action Plan.
Community Partner Spotlight: Refugee Hope Partners
Refugee Hope Partners (RHP) is a Raleigh-based nonprofit that strives to engage, equip, and encourage our refugee neighbors so that all may thrive. Through holistic programs in areas like education, health, family support, and community development, RHP works to bring hope and empowerment to refugee families in Raleigh.
Join us on May 3rd for the Bridge the Gap 5K, an annual race dedicated to raising funds for programs that serve refugee families in the Triangle.
📅 When: May 3, 2025 📍 Location: Raleigh, NC 🎟 Cost: Registration required
This family-friendly event welcomes runners, walkers, volunteers, and supporters of all ages to come together for a meaningful cause! Learn more about RHP and how to get involved by visiting the Refugee Hope Partners website.
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Invite Community Engagement to Your Event!
Planning a neighborhood cookout? Remember to invite us!
With spring in full swing, it's the perfect season to host events. Whether your gathering is indoors or outdoors, consider inviting our engagement van. We provide essential City resources, including information on local projects that affect your community.
 Visit the Engagement Van at Earth Day in Dix Park!
Join us for this FREE event to explore earth-conscious vendors and organizations while enjoying live music, games, and activities for all ages. The Community Engagement team will even be hosting a table alongside your favorite local organizations! Have kiddos? Organizers will be showing the movie The Wild Robot in Flowers Field to highlight how human impacts on the environment can make both positive and negative differences.
911 Center Feedback
The Raleigh-Wake Emergency Communications Center is asking the public for feedback on how the center delivers public safety services. The deadline to provide feedback is April 30. The center is looking to receive comments regarding its:
- Compliance with CALEA standards (please see below)
- Engagement in the service community
- Delivery of public safety services
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 Egg-stravagant Basket Giveaway at the DMV Site!
Join us on April 12th for a fun-filled Spring Basket Giveaway at the former DMV site! Children can receive special baskets filled with treats, and there will also be baskets available for adults. Enjoy a variety of activities, including bounce houses, music, and more. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the season with your community!
Save the Date! Engage Raleigh Expo 2025
We're THRILLED to announce that our second Engage Raleigh Expo is happening September 13th, 2025. For those new to Raleigh, this FREE event aims to connect residents, neighborhoods, community groups, and local government. We'll once again be looking for attendees, exhibitors, and partners. Registration will launch later this summer, but planning is already underway. Missed last year? Check out our event summary to see highlights from 2024.
Students Supporting Students
Join us on April 22nd as our students share their Year End Report! Students Supporting Students is a student coalition that strives to report on the basic needs of students on local campuses. The event will be hosted at 1801 Hillsborough St. in Raleigh. We encourage community leaders, higher education professionals, and student families to come and learn about how we can support students throughout their academic journey.
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April Events
Come join us at one of our other upcoming events:
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