Preserving history, fostering the arts and culture, and supporting youth education and well-being were some of the needs that the Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF) met when they awarded $71,992 in Community Enrichment Grants to 10 local nonprofits this quarter.
Dark wooden walls, creaky floorboards, and the rich scent of incense that hangs in the air of St. Andrews by the Sea are hints of the beloved church’s storied past. And, in order to honor that past, the church is getting a facelift, thanks to the Charles Whedbee Endowment Fund.
Bright blue skies lining the ocean’s horizon were the perfect backdrop for the 150+ civic leaders, nonprofit professionals, and donors who attended the Outer Banks Community Foundation’s (OBCF) Annual Meeting at Jennette’s Pier on Friday, March 7.
After years of efforts and fundraising – and a collaboration with the OBCF – the Ray Gray, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is now officially available for an upcoming 2025 graduate on Hatteras Island.
Given the unique circumstances, it would have been pretty easy for Mya Murphy to press pause on her college journey. Instead, the 2022 graduate of First Flight High School (FFHS) has hit the fast forward button on her march to adulthood, thanks in part to funding – and flexibility – from the Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF).
In 2023, when Doug and Maureen King of Kitty Hawk first began considering the establishment of a scholarship through the Outer Banks Community Foundation, they knew that supporting students with learning differences would be a key feature of any award they would offer.
The North Carolina Coastal Federation’s oyster shell recycling program continues to benefit from an Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF) grant that was awarded five years ago.
We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved former neighbor in Southern Shores, Vasiliki “Kiki” G. Kiousis. Kiki was a cherished member of our community and a friend to all who knew her.
The Helping Hand Cookie Jar Scholarship, established by Karen DelVacchio of Nags Head, NC, is here to support non-traditional learners ready to take the next step.
On Dec. 11, the Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF) hosted its annual David Stick Legacy Society Luncheon at Basnight’s Lone Cedar Cafe, where Tess Judge was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of North Carolina’s most esteemed honors.
