Six Cape Hatteras Secondary School Seniors Awarded $19,000 in scholarships

Six Cape Hatteras Secondary School students were awarded eight scholarships from Outer Banks Community Foundation...

Memorial Fund Honoring Marine Corps Commandant General P.X. Kelley Supports “The Wall That Heals” in Dare County

"My father understood too well the impact and lasting scars of combat. We are deeply honored that his memorial fund is playing a significant role in bringing..."

Trust Company of the South interviews Community Foundation CEO Chris Sawin

Trust Company executives and podcast hosts Bill Noble and Burt Koontz recently sat down with Community Foundation President and CEO Chris Sawin...

Two J. P. Knapp Early College Students Awarded $4,000 in Scholarships

Two J.P. Knapp Early College students received scholarships from funds established at Outer Banks Community Foundation...

Karen Willis Memorial Scholarship Fund Established

The family of Karen Willis has established a scholarship fund in her memory...

Thai Room Restaurant Owners Establish Tawan Endowment for the Outer Banks

“Tawan!” means ‘sunshine’ in Thai,” said Scott, “and we are both excited and humbled to be able to begin this new endowment to contribute back to the community.”...

First Flight High School Seniors Awarded $30,500 in Scholarships

Fourteen First Flight High School seniors are attending college this fall with support from local scholarship...

Manteo High School Seniors Awarded $39,300 in Scholarships

Sixteen Manteo School seniors are attending college this fall with support from local scholarship fund establishers and donors...

Summer Internship Opportunity for Scholarship Recipients!

The Outer Banks Community Foundation is now accepting applications for our prestigious Milton Jewell Internship Program, and past scholarship recipients...

Community Foundation Flat Top Sold to Town of Southern Shores

The Town’s purchase of our property will not only continue to honor the legacy of the 1953 Frank Stick-built flat-top building,...

Ray Gray, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

The family of Ray Gray, Jr. is establishing a scholarship fund in memory of the retired Cape Hatteras Elementary School principal...

Hugh A. McCullen Scholarship Fund

The family of Hugh A. McCullen is establishing a scholarship fund in Hugh's memory...

Dare and Currituck Foster Children’s Fund Established at Outer Banks Community Foundation

A new fund to support the needs of local foster children has been established by a Southern Shores couple...

Community Foundation Announces $40K Community Impact Grant

“Mental health and substance abuse are critical issues in our community, and we are honored to support the important work of our local agencies and nonprofits.”

Legacy Spotlight: Founding Board Member Ray White

“It makes my heart want to explode when I see all the wonderful benefits that have accrued from this little Foundation,” said Ray...

Jane Webster Receives Community Foundation Champion Award at 2023 Annual Meeting

In her acceptance speech, Jane expressed her gratitude and highlighted the joy she found in her role as Chair of the Community Foundation's Grants Committee...