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Cary Sister Cities connects Cary to the world through youth exchanges, leadership programs, and cultural events that foster global understanding at home. Your support empowers students, strengthens global partnership, and promotes diversity & peace.

Join Cary Sister Cities for the Bloom &amp; Zoom 5K, a community run celebrating mothers and the incredible women who inspire, support, and connect our communities. Whether you&#39;re walking with a stroller, jogging with your crew, or running solo, this event is for you.&nbsp; After the race, stick around for freebies, local vendors, music, and more! A portion of every ticket purchased through our website will support Cary Sister Cities and help fund youth exchanges, cultural programs, and international partnerships that connect Cary with communities around the world.

Bloom & Zoom 5K run Honoring Mothers

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1738861274/dcmwrjjoruk2mgbmxoe1.jpg" style="width: 358px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 358px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">St. Patrick&#39;s Day Meet Up!Join Cary Sister Cities at Crosstown Pub and Grill as we celebrate St. Patrick&rsquo;s Day and honor the traditions of our sister city in County Meath, Ireland.&nbsp;Your ticket includes one complimentary beer or wine and snacks. Enjoy a festive raffle, storytelling, and possibly even Irish dancing to delight the children. We hope you&rsquo;ll be part of the celebration! 🍀 &nbsp;

St. Patrick's Day Meet Up

The holiday season is almost here, and we invite you, plus one to step into an evening of festive elegance with Cary Sister Cities and our community partner, The Mayton&nbsp;as our VIP guests. Savor a specially curated&nbsp;international holiday menu, crafted to bring the flavors of the world to your table. Enjoy an atmosphere of warmth, cheer, and holiday sophistication as we celebrate together..Holiday Attire Encouraged&nbsp;  RSVP by clicking the Add button by December 10,&nbsp;&nbsp;2025 Let&rsquo;s raise a glass to friendship, community, and the magic of the season.

Holiday Gala

🌍&nbsp;Support Cary Sister Cities Cary Sister Cities builds meaningful global connections by fostering cultural understanding, youth leadership, educational exchange, and international friendship. Through partnerships with our sister cities in France, Canada, Taiwan, T&uuml;rkiye &nbsp;and Ireland, we create life-changing opportunities for students and our local community. Your donation directly supports:&nbsp;✈️ Youth Exchanges&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Culinary Exchanges (French programs)&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sports Exchanges &ndash; Soccer (T&uuml;rkiye, France, Canada, Taiwan, Ireland) These programs give students international exposure, cultural immersion, and lifelong connections. 🎓 Youth Leadership Development&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;Youth Summit in Washington, DC ($2,000 per student)&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; &nbsp; &nbsp;High School Leadership Programs through Youth Sister Clubs 🌎 County &amp; International Visits&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; Strengthening partnerships through official delegations and collaborative initiatives. 🎭 Community Cultural Events&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; &nbsp;Public events that celebrate global traditions and bring the Cary community together.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Honoring a teacher in our area with a $1,500 scholarship.&nbsp; 🏢 Operating Expenses&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&bull; Essential day-to-day costs that allow us to keep programs running and expanding. 💙Every gift makes a difference. Here&rsquo;s how your donation helps: $25&nbsp;&ndash; Supports daily operating expenses that keep our programs running smoothly.$50 &ndash; Helps provide materials and resources for youth sister clubs and leadership programs.$100 &ndash; Contributes toward youth exchange programs, cultural events, and student engagement initiatives.$150+ &ndash; Helps fund major opportunities like the Youth Summit in DC ($2,000 per student), international travel exchanges, and large-scale cultural programming.

🌍 Support Cary Sister CitiesCary Sister Cities builds meaningful global connections by fostering cultural understanding, youth leadership, educational exchange, and international friendship. Through partnerships with our sister cities in France, Canada, Taiwan, Türkiye and Ireland, we create life-changing opportunities for students and our local community.Your donation directly supports: ✈️ Youth Exchanges • Culinary Exchanges (French programs) • Sports Exchanges – Soccer (Türkiye, France, Canada, Taiwan, Ireland) These programs give students international exposure, cultural immersion, and lifelong connections.🎓 Youth Leadership Development • Youth Summit in Washington, DC ($2,000 per student) • High School Leadership Programs through Youth Sister Clubs🌎 County & International Visits • Strengthening partnerships through official delegations and collaborative initiatives.🎭 Community Cultural Events • Public events that celebrate global traditions and bring the Cary community together. Honoring a teacher in our area with a $1,500 scholarship. 🏢 Operating Expenses • Essential day-to-day costs that allow us to keep programs running and expanding.💙Every gift makes a difference. Here’s how your donation helps:$25 – Supports daily operating expenses that keep our programs running smoothly.$50 – Helps provide materials and resources for youth sister clubs and leadership programs.$100 – Contributes toward youth exchange programs, cultural events, and student engagement initiatives.$150+ – Helps fund major opportunities like the Youth Summit in DC ($2,000 per student), international travel exchanges, and large-scale cultural programming.

The benefits of becoming a Cary Sister Cities member include priority on event tickets, access to Sister Cities International events and discount member rates for cultural events.

The benefits of becoming a Cary Sister Cities member include priority on event tickets, access to Sister Cities International events and discount member rates for cultural events.

Sister Cities Association Of Cary Inc Memberships

Your use of Benevity helps Cary build real connections with communities around the world 🌍. By giving through your workplace, you support cultural exchanges, student and educator programs, and community events that bring our sister cities closer to home. Please use the link attached to use Benevity and support our cause. You do not need to add a ticket.&nbsp;Your support strengthens international friendship, fosters understanding, and helps create meaningful experiences for Cary residents and our global partners!

Your use of Benevity helps Cary build real connections with communities around the world 🌍. By giving through your workplace, you support cultural exchanges, student and educator programs, and community events that bring our sister cities closer to home.Please use the link attached to use Benevity and support our cause. You do not need to add a ticket. Your support strengthens international friendship, fosters understanding, and helps create meaningful experiences for Cary residents and our global partners!

Support Our Mission Through Benevity

Dear Friends, This Giving Tuesday, your support helps Cary Sister Cities empower young people to become compassionate global leaders. Your gift funds scholarships that make it possible for students to attend the $2,000 Sister Cities Youth Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., this June. Selina, a participant in the Sister Cities International Youth Leadership Summit in 2025, shared: &ldquo;YLS taught me how to be a citizen diplomat and servant leader&hellip; and gave me lifelong friendships that showed me the power of compassion and connection.&rdquo; <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1764433219/wysiwyg/wklreo92rak2onnujlin.jpg" style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 600px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> Your donation helps us: <ul fr-original-style="list-style-type: disc;" style="list-style-type: disc; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000;" style='margin: 0px 0px 12px; font: 12px "Times New Roman"; -webkit-text-stroke: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;'>Sponsor students for leadership programs like YLS</li><li fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000;" style='margin: 0px 0px 12px; font: 12px "Times New Roman"; -webkit-text-stroke: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;'>Expand local youth global education initiatives</li><li fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 12.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; -webkit-text-stroke: #000000;" style='margin: 0px 0px 12px; font: 12px "Times New Roman"; -webkit-text-stroke: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;'>Strengthen lasting connections with our Sister Cities</li></ul> Give today to support Cary&rsquo;s next generation of global leaders!&nbsp; Thank you for believing in the power of youth and international friendship. Warmly,Pamela HuffPresident, Cary Sister Cities

Dear Friends,This Giving Tuesday, your support helps Cary Sister Cities empower young people to become compassionate global leaders. Your gift funds scholarships that make it possible for students to attend the $2,000 Sister Cities Youth Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., this June.Selina, a participant in the Sister Cities International Youth Leadership Summit in 2025, shared:“YLS taught me how to be a citizen diplomat and servant leader… and gave me lifelong friendships that showed me the power of compassion and connection.”Your donation helps us:Sponsor students for leadership programs like YLSExpand local youth global education initiativesStrengthen lasting connections with our Sister CitiesGive today to support Cary’s next generation of global leaders! Thank you for believing in the power of youth and international friendship.Warmly,Pamela HuffPresident, Cary Sister Cities

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