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Do you know a North Carolina high school student who is passionate about making a change in their community and wants to
NC ChildJune 3, 2026

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Do you know a North Carolina high school student who is passionate about making a change in their community and wants to sharpen their leadership skills?

Encourage them to join our 2026-2027 Youth Advocacy Council. Applications are open now and will close on July 1. Learn more and apply at the link in our bio 🔗
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