Highlands Coalition

Our Story

Since 2010, we’ve stood with Lynn residents, building a healthier, safer community together.

A group of individuals stand together, some holding a sign with the text '#Black Lives Matter.' One person is prominently raising a hand while speaking into a microphone. The crowd is diverse, with some wearing hoodies and masks. The setting appears to be an outdoor urban location with trees visible in the background.

Community Gardens

A vibrant community garden is surrounded by a tall wooden fence. Numerous raised wooden garden beds contain lush green plants, while freshly tilled earth is visible in some plots. Several rocks are placed decoratively along the garden's pathway. In the background, there are trees and a few houses, providing a suburban feel to the scene.

Youth Programs

Engaging local youth with after-school activities that build skills, confidence, and connection to their neighborhood.

A group of diverse hands intertwined and held together, symbolizing unity and collaboration. The hands appear to belong to people of different backgrounds, conveying a powerful sense of community and support.

Health Initiatives

Providing accessible health screenings and wellness education to support families in living healthier lives.

A wooden sign for Sunset Rock and Ravenel Park in Highlands, NC, is surrounded by foliage. The sign provides directions and information about the park, operated by the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, with an illustration of a scenic view including trees and mountains.

Neighborhood Cleanups

Organizing regular cleanups that bring neighbors together to beautify streets and parks across Lynn.

A group of smiling individuals poses together near a serene lake, holding banners with 'Coastal Cleanup Day' and 'World Cleanup Day' written on them. The participants are dressed casually and some hold cleaning tools and buckets, indicating their involvement in an environmental cleanup activity. The background features a calm body of water surrounded by trees and hills under an overcast sky.

Health Initiatives

Championing policies that promote equity and justice, ensuring every voice in Lynn is heard and valued.

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Be part of the change shaping Lynn’s future with us today.

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