Arras Foundation

We are a Program & Events Manager in Lancaster, South Carolina! Learn more at our Careers page: https://arrasfoundation.org/careers/

Apply by August 10th or share with your network - send resume & cover letter to us at [email protected].

Our local youth showed up ready to share, play 🎲, and connect 🫂 at the Gen Z Focus Group. Sharing insights, open dialogue, and laughter, this group reminded us about the power of collaboration 🤝

💭 Thanks to all who attended for your honesty, creative problem solving, and willingness to engage.

FutureLeaders

Mark your calendars for next Tuesday, July 21, @12 pm! 📌 Calling all 14-29 year-olds to join us for “What’s Going on with Gen Z,” 🔍an engaging focus group discussion based on YOUR experiences!
By participating, young adults provide meaningful data for research on Gen Z’s communication styles, challenges, and needs.

Lunch will be provided, so register quickly! Link in Bio! 📲

Our A-team interns had a great time facilitating their first Gen Z Focus Group💡with local rising high school juniors and seniors in USC Lancaster’s Upward Bound Internship Academy.📚✏️
These young adults explored challenges, concerns, and beneficial resources available for Generation Z. 

Thank you to our participants for sharing your time and experiences! 💚

Thank you to all the wonderful presenters of the 2026 Summer Grow Series ☀️ These local professionals took the time to share their wisdom and expertise with the young(er) adults in our community.

Thank you to Becky Drozdz, Guerrilla HR, for sharing HR expertise in Battle of the Generations 🤜🤛

Thank you to the panelists in our Young Professionals Roundtable 💬
Ryleigh W Jackson, Primary Talent Partners
Andrew Josey, Earnest Floor Care
Gracie Helms, Founders Federal Credit Union
Troy Love, YMCA of Upper Palmetto
and our moderator, Abigail Horton Terry, Lancaster County Chamber

And thank you to Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Justin Cooper, for hosting Personal Finance for Young Adults 💸

Happy July! 🇺🇸 In case you missed it, check out our June newsletter here 👇

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Don’t miss YOUR OPPORTUNITY to connect with young adults who are building their careers in the Lancaster area ‼️
 
Build partnerships and unlock possibilities for your future 📈
 
📍 Arras Foundation (601 N. Main St., Lancaster, SC)
⏰ July 1, 2026 at 12:00pm
 

Join us in congratulating Steve Willis on "Steve Willis Day" here in Lancaster County Government! Steve has a long history of City and County leadership and service, and we are fortunate to benefit from his deep devotion to community.

Congratulations to Steve as he concludes his interim service to Lancaster County today, with all the best wishes for the future!