BUIES CREEK, N.C. — Community leaders, service providers, educators, advocates, and concerned citizens will gather June 16 for the Collective Impact Conference, a one-day event focused on strengthening North Carolina’s response to human trafficking through collaboration, education and strategic action.

Hosted by the North Carolina Coalition Against Human Trafficking (NCCAHT), the conference will take place at Campbell University’s Oscar N. Harris Student Union Ballroom A, located at 143 Main Street in Buies Creek.

The conference theme, “When We Unite, Our Impact Multiplies,” highlights the importance of partnerships among organizations, government agencies, service providers and community members working to prevent trafficking and support survivors.

The event will feature keynote speaker Kirkia Yarbough Smith, a nationally recognized consultant and survivor-centered systems change advocate. Smith has more than 20 years of experience dedicated to strengthening services and creating systemic solutions for vulnerable populations.

Attendees will have opportunities to hear statewide updates, participate in strategy-focused discussions and connect with organizations providing resources and support throughout North Carolina.

Conference sessions include:

• Registration and networking
• Welcome remarks
• Statewide reports
• Collective Impact Framework presentation
• Lunch and exhibitor expo
• Strategy session
• Service provider panel
• Advocacy and strategy panel
• Closing remarks

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with programming continuing through 5:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

Tickets start at $20 and include lunch.

The North Carolina Coalition Against Human Trafficking works to strengthen statewide efforts to prevent human trafficking, support survivors and promote collaboration among organizations dedicated to addressing exploitation and abuse.

For more information or to register, visit www.nccaht.org/conference.

About NCCAHT

The North Carolina Coalition Against Human Trafficking is a statewide organization committed to fostering collaboration, education and advocacy efforts that combat human trafficking and support survivors throughout North Carolina.

The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Eastern Regional Center, 1002 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon.

The study is examining long-term options for handling the county’s waste once the South Wake Landfill reaches capacity. County officials are engaging residents throughout Wake County to gather input on environmental, economic, and community considerations that should help shape future decisions.

Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the planning process, ask questions, and provide feedback during the drop-in session.

Wake County encourages residents to participate and help inform decisions that could affect waste management services for decades to come.

The drop-in event will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Academy Pavilion at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy Street, Cary.

The study seeks to identify sustainable, long-term waste disposal solutions for Wake County as population growth continues and the South Wake Landfill approaches its projected capacity. Residents are encouraged to review study information, discuss priorities with county staff, and share feedback about future waste management strategies.

Community input gathered during these sessions will help inform recommendations presented to county leaders as the planning process moves forward.