St. Andrew’s by the Sea Restores Windows to the Past

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.
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Five Friendly Tax Tips For Your Charitable Giving

Here at the Outer Banks Community Foundation, we want to make sure your charitable giving is not only meaningful but also as tax-efficient as possible.
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Community Foundation Celebrates 2024 Achievements & 2025 Goals at Annual Meeting

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.
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New Ray Gray, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is launched to honor legendary educator and surfer

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.
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Community Foundation Sees Scholarship Recipient Mya Murphy through to Graduation & Motherhood

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).
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The Doug & Maureen King Scholarship to Support Students with Learning Differences

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.
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Outer Banks Community Foundation Grant Boosts N.C. Coastal Federation’s Oyster Shell Recycling Efforts

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.
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Kiki Kousis

Remebering Kiki Kiousis

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.
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New Scholarship Opportunity- The Helping Hand Cookie Jar Scholarship

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.
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Tess Judge Honored with North Carolina’s Prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine at Community Foundation’s David Stick Legacy Luncheon

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. 
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Ten Nonprofits Awarded Community Enrichment Grants

To help meet diverse needs across the Outer Banks, the Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF) awarded $57,500 in Community Enrichment Grants to 10 local nonprofits this quarter. 
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A look at an OBCF scholarship recipient’s first semester at NC State University

Over Thanksgiving break, Woods sat down with OBCF staff and Carole Garrett, who created the Teddy and Savory Garrett Veterinary Medicine Fund at the Community Foundation, to chat about why he is pursuing veterinary medicine, his first semester of college, his future goals, and to offer advice to high school seniors who will be applying for scholarships soon. 
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Barnhill & Roc Solid Foundation Deliver Joy To Local Child

At the Outer Banks Community Foundation, part of our mission is to inspire generosity wherever we encounter it.
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Outer Banks Community Foundation Launches New Focus Grant Initiative and Expanded 2025 Grant Opportunities

The Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF) is thrilled to announce its 2025 grant programs, introducing a bold new initiative to tackle some of the region’s most pressing challenges.
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OBX Community Foundation creates Trusted Partner Program

That process of evaluating its role in times of crisis has now led to the creation of the OBCF’s new Trusted Partner Program, a disaster recovery program for the Outer Banks predicated on posing one central question to people—before a disaster hits.
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Water’s Edge Village School Receives Largest Grant In Community Foundation History

Water’s Edge Village School (WEVS – pronounced “waves”) in Corolla is celebrating a major milestone in its capital campaign to build a new schoolhouse, thanks to a generous $300,000 grant from the Evans Family Fund at the Outer Banks Community Foundation (OBCF).
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