That process of evaluating its role in times of crisis has now led to the creation of the OBCF’s new Trusted Partner Program, a disaster recovery program for the Outer Banks predicated on posing one central question to people—before a disaster hits.
Water’s Edge Village School (WEVS – pronounced “waves”) in Corolla is celebrating a major milestone in its capital campaign to build a new schoolhouse, thanks to a generous $300,000 grant from the Evans Family Fund at the Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF).
To make the giving side of the 12 Bars of Christmas a lasting tradition, the event organizers teamed up with the Outer Banks Community Foundation to create the 12 Bars of Christmas Fund. This partnership is all about building community spirit and helping local nonprofits in a meaningful way.
To address the unprecedented damage caused by Hurricane Helene, the Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF) Board of Directors recently voted unanimously to approve a series of grants to support disaster recovery in the affected communities of Western North Carolina.
The Community Foundation continues to be a home for people who want to make an impact. Please consider making a meaningful gift to the Greater Outer Banks Fund, which supports essential projects and services across the Outer Banks.
The Outer Banks community gathers every fall at the Outer Banks Seafood Festival to celebrate the bounty of our waters, and the people who put their lives at risk every day to bring it to shore, all which makes our sandbar such a special place to live, work and play.
On September 27th, 34 nonprofit leaders from 20 different organizations gathered at the College of The Albemarle for an engaging and informative session on fundraising, led by expert Deborah Breen of Sound Choice Consulting.
Hurricane Helene has caused catastrophic devastation in Western North Carolina, and the communities along with our fellow North Carolinians are urgent need of relief and recovery support.
To support a diverse range of initiatives, the Outer Banks Community Foundation awarded $54,000 in Community Enrichment Grants to 11 local nonprofits this quarter.
A $5,000 grant, supported by the Wolfinger-Jones Family Fund that is managed by the Outer Banks Community Foundation, was recently awarded to the Breaking Through Task Force for suicide awareness and prevention.
