Wolfinger-Jones Family Fund Supports Breaking Through Task Force’s Mission

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.

Coach Jimmy Wills takes the helm of Nighthawks football

The Outer Banks Community Foundation is thrilled to announce a recent grant award to the First Flight High School Football Team for upgrading their essential equipment needs.

Partnering together to sponsor the Outer Banks Environmental Film Festival

When the Ed and Maureen learned about the Outer Banks Community Foundation, they reached out to president and CEO Chris Sawin about creating a fund that could combine Maureen’s love for films and their shared appreciation for the environment.

Upholding Close Friend’s Lasting Legacy, Couple Creates Fund To Support Individuals With Disabilities

To honor their close friend's last legacy, Mike and Patti established the Dr. David Rostetter Memorial Fund for Self-Advocacy and Inclusion with the Outer Banks Community Foundation.

New Smith-Cooper Scholarship Emphasizes More Than Academic Achievement

The Smith-Cooper Scholarship is a new four-year scholarship for Dare County students. It is, for Susan Smith, a way to honor her late husband, Fred Smith’s legacy, and his belief that a strong work ethic and a college education are key ingredients for success.

In Memory of Founding Board Member Ray White

Ray White was a man of passion, deeply devoted to the Outer Banks. His love for this region helped shape its transformation from quiet fishing villages to a bustling tourist destination.

Westervelt family creates fund for Ocracoke students

For over 60 years, the community in Ocracoke was a respite for the Westervelt family. Beginning in 1960, Dr. Frederic Westervelt would travel with his family from Virginia for a few days or weeks away from the rigors of his duties as part of the faculty at UVA medical school. The kindness of the people, the quiet pace of life, and the beauty of the ocean continued to draw the Westervelt family to the small island year after year. At Fred’s retirement in 2000, they moved full time down to Ocracoke.

Scholarship Fund Established for Students to Pursue Veterinary Medicine

In 2023, Carole created the Teddy and Savory Garrett Veterinary Medicine Scholarship Fund at the Outer Banks Community Foundation to help local students who want to become veterinarians. And she has made a provision in her will for both the fund she established and to the Outer Banks Community Foundation to benefit Outer Banks people and causes.

Mary Anne McKay Memorial Scholarship Fund Established

A scholarship fund has been established in memory of Mary Anne McKay at the Outer Banks Community Foundation.

Jones|Lewis Fund for OBX Visual Arts Established at Outer Banks Community Foundation

The mission of the Jones|Lewis Fund is to support the creation of visual art projects that educate...