More Than a Ride: How ZoomAround Is Giving Back to the Outer Banks

ZoomAround's commitment to the Outer Banks extends well beyond its customers. Since establishing its relationship with the Outer Banks Community Foundation, the company has made 44 charitable gifts totaling more than $41,000.

Being EPIC Together & Supporting Mental Health

Creating a strong foundation for mental health on the Outer Banks is a pillar of Our EPIC Project. And, founders Denise and Matt Khouri are always looking for ways to empower other nonprofits that provide essential resources in the community.

Universal Charitable Deduction: Five Year-End Giving Strategies for Outer Banks Donors

Whether you give to support the Outer Banks community today or are planning a legacy that will benefit future generations, thoughtful year-end planning can help align your charitable intentions with your financial goals.

Planted Potential: How Verdant Minds is growing skills, confidence, and community

Planted Potential is a workforce development project created by local nonprofit Verdant Minds and supported through an Impact Grant from the Outer Banks Community Foundation.

Tooth Fairy Fund Repairs Smiles and Lives

In March of this year, OBCF awarded a $10,000 Community Enrichment Grant to the Community Care Clinic of Dare to support the Tooth Fairy Fund.

4th Annual Nonprofit Knowledge Series Recap

The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau and Outer Banks Community Foundation co-hosted its 4th Annual Nonprofit Knowledge Series Workshop – “Purpose and Nonprofit Thriving” – on September 25 at the Coastal Studies Institute in Wanchese.

Outer Banks Community Foundation Awards $93,691 In Grants To 16 Nonprofits

Sixteen local nonprofits dedicated to a wide range of needs and opportunities in our community, including education, healthcare, children & youth, animal welfare, the environment, the arts, and history, were recently awarded $93,691 in Community Enrichment Grants.

Remembering Eden Eure Honeycutt

It is with great sadness that the Outer Banks Community Foundation honors the passing of Eden Eure Honeycutt. Known for her joyful personality and for helping those less fortunate, Eden will be remembered for her kindness and her dedication to the Outer Banks community. She will be deeply missed, and our thoughts are with her family and all who knew and loved her. 

Community Connection Through Ocracoke Alive

For a village of only two square miles, Ocracoke makes waves that can be felt community-wide through their multicultural arts initiatives led by nonprofit Ocracoke Alive.

Powering Up Colington Firefighters: New Grant Supports Critical Equipment Upgrades

The Colington Volunteer Fire Department has received a vital boost thanks to a new grant from the OBX First Responder Giving Program Fund, a recently established fund through the Outer Banks Community Foundation.