To kick off 2026, The Line asked a few leaders in Cary, Apex, and Morrisville to share their community-wide resolutions.
We want to convene forward-thinking conversations in this community, so we asked them a simple question: What would you like to see the community embrace to make Western Wake County a better place?
Our third leader to share a resolution is André Anthony, the CEO of NeighborUp, the recently merged nonprofit organization of Dorcas Ministries and Western Wake Crisis Ministry.
Previous resolutions:
- Morrisville Chamber VP Wendy Peele: Show Up for Each Other in 2026
- Apex Councilmember Sue Mu: Prioritize Community Mental Health
Subscribe to The Line to receive the fourth community leader resolution on January 27.
André Anthony: Neighbors Help Each Other Through Collective Effort
My 2026 resolution for Western (and Southern) Wake County is that we’d NeighborUp together and continue building communities where all neighbors thrive.
What does that actually look like? It starts with everyday choices—choosing to notice one another, to show up, and to believe that what we do together truly matters.
I’d love to see community members ask, “How can I help?” and then take action—whether that’s volunteering, giving, advocating, mentoring, or simply checking in on a neighbor. It looks like employers creating real pathways to success, faith and civic groups opening their doors wider, nonprofits partnering together to create lasting change, and each of us recognizing that none of us thrives alone.
What kind of future is within reach if we do this well? A hopeful one. It’s a future where help is easier to find and readily available—before a family experiences a crisis. It’s a future where fewer people are forced to choose between food, housing, or healthcare. It’s a future where opportunity isn’t defined by zip code, income or circumstance. It’s a future where neighbors are equipped and empowered with basic essentials and skills so they can continue their journey to success—building a community where every neighbor thrives.
How does life look different if this community-wide resolution is successful? It feels well-connected and more sustainable. Families can function proactively rather than reactively. Parents can focus on celebrating their kids’ accomplishments and future opportunities instead of just surviving the day-to-day. Seniors feel supported and included rather than isolated. Young people can see a clear path forward towards a bright future.
Communities become stronger and more resilient because people know they’re not on their own—and that we will walk alongside one another when challenges come. When we NeighborUp, we’re providing help for today and hope for tomorrow through immediate impact and lasting change.
💬 Share your thoughts: Reply to this newsletter or drop a note to line@theassemblync.com to tell us what you think of this community resolution.
🗓️ Share a resolution for The Line: Attend our January 28 event where we will create an interactive community vision board! RSVP here.
A version of this story ran in the January 20 edition of The Line.
