The phrase "to impact the community" means making a positive difference or influencing the people and areas around you in a meaningful way. Full definition
The report focuses on the power of voluntary home visiting in increasing public safety and positively impacting communities through an improved workforce and fiscal savings. (parentsasteachers.org)
When young people develop empathy, they not only thrive in school and life, but they also impact their communities in positive, often extraordinary ways. (edutopia.org)
Remember that emotions and pressure are high after disasters and it's not appropriate to dive in and make residents of impacted communities feel like zoo animals or a tourist attraction. (gse.harvard.edu)