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.
Ocracoke has a lot of off-island friends, and one of its most treasured friends is the Outer Banks Community Foundation.
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.
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.
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.
Scholarship season is underway at the Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF), and this year, 10 new scholarships have been added to OBCF’s offerings to support students and community members in their educational journeys.
The Outer Banks Community Foundation invites the public to attend A Special Evening with Thomas Barkin, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, on Tuesday, February 10, at Duck Woods Country Club.
Our 2026 scholarship application is open and while we manage over 80 scholarships for Dare, Currituck, and Ocracoke students, for OBCF 101-15 we are going to talk about the community scholarships that OBCF offers.
The Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF) has announced that Chief Operating Officer Nandy Stuart has assumed the role of Vice President of Programs, overseeing the foundation’s grants and scholarship programs.
Willow Rea Temple is no stranger to the art world. She grew up in Manteo surrounded by the performing, literary, and visual arts. While her childhood was filled with art, Temple says that her parents also emphasized the importance of “if you want something, you have to work for it”.
