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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
