First Flight High School 2026 Scholarship Recipients

Seventeen First Flight High School seniors will start college next fall with financial assistance from Outer Banks Community Foundation funds established by local donors and organizations. Many scholarships will follow these students through all four years of school, as long as they complete the renewability requirements.
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From Billie Holiday to Scholarships: The Outer Banks Forum Supports Arts Education

While the Billie Holiday matinee and evening performance will conclude this season for the Outer Banks Forum, the nonprofit’s scholarships enable it to support the future of young artists and the artistic community on the Outer Banks all year.
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Why 2026 Is Different: A Few Tax-Time Reminders

With new tax rules taking effect in 2026, a quick conversation with your CPA—and with us—can help make sure your generosity is working as hard as it can for both you and our community.
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Remembering Elmer Reuben Midgett, Jr.

It is with great sadness that the Outer Banks Community…
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Surfing For Autism launches Sandbar Social to support neurodivergent adults

What began in 2010 as a single day pairing children with autism and local surfers has grown into a year-round network of support and a new initiative designed to meet a growing need among neurodivergent adults on the Outer Banks.
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Nine Local Nonprofits Receive $60,000 In Community Enrichment Grants

The Outer Banks Community Foundation recently awarded $60,000 in Community Enrichment Grants to nine nonprofits that are meeting local needs and creating promising opportunities in healthcare, arts and culture, animal welfare, historical preservation, and environmental stewardship on the Outer Banks.
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Women and Philanthropy: Shaping the Outer Banks Across Generations

March is Women’s History Month, and here on the Outer Banks, it’s a powerful time to reflect on the women whose generosity has helped shape this place we all love.
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Heavy Lifting: Coach Jim Metzinger and Investing in the Future of Manteo Athletics

Through a Community Enrichment Grant, Manteo High School is able to purchase new, modern mats that will not only improve safety for wrestlers in grades 2 through 12 but also transform the space into a true multi-purpose athletic room.
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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.
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Remembering Cathi Stewart Hines

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of Cathi…
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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.
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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.
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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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New Hugh McCullen Memorial Scholarship Fund Honors Community Commitment

The Hugh McCullen Memorial Scholarship Fund seeks to support the next generation of dynamic leaders in their pursuit of higher education. The new fund through the Outer Banks Community Foundation went live this year and will be awarded for the first time this spring.
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Community Foundation Annual Meeting

The Outer Banks Community Foundation Board of Directors cordially invites you to attend its Annual Meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
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What type of fund—or combination of funds—is right for you?

At the Outer Banks Community Foundation, we often hear the same question: “What kind of fund should I open?” And just as often, we hear the uncertainty behind it. Many people sense there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer—but they’re not quite sure how to choose.
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