youth development programs including a paid summer internship and a college advising corps that place advisers in local high schools. Arras convenes open dialogue and community engagement processes, such as Community Heart & Soul and downtown revitalization initiatives, to gather resident input and guide local planning. The foundation leads and co-sponsors initiatives like Give Local and Catawba Connect to channel resources to nonprofits and emergency relief efforts. Its work includes shared learning through community indicators, research, and data tools that help partners understand and improve community health.