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The Outer Banks Community Foundation Celebrates The Success of 2025 At Annual Meeting

Positive stories, the impact of generosity, moments of reflection, and discussions of the future were all a part of the Outer Banks Community Foundation’s (OBCF) Annual Meeting, which hosted 160+ civic leaders, nonprofit professionals, and donors at Jennette’s Pier on Tuesday, March 10.

Remembering Cathi Stewart Hines

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Cathi Stewart Hines, health care professional, public servant, and fund advisor of the Skipper and Cathi Hines Charitable Fund. This fund provides grants, with preference given to organizations that support addiction and substance abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery; expand access to mental and physical […]

Still Showing Up: The Kerry Sanders Memorial Fund Keeps People Moving

In her daily work at the Outer Banks Family YMCA, Kerry Sanders didn’t need recognition to lead. Her presence did that on its own — drawing people in, making them feel capable, and reminding them they belonged.

Outer Banks Community Foundation supports critical needs on Ocracoke Island

Ocracoke has a lot of off-island friends, and one of its most treasured friends is the Outer Banks Community Foundation.

Worth a Look: Charitable Gifts of Real Estate on the Outer Banks

It’s not surprising that some of the most transformational gifts to the Outer Banks Community Foundation have come through donations of real estate, made either during a donor’s lifetime or as part of an estate plan.

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