Hukilau Surf Camp Awarded Grant To Continue Teaching Kids To Surf

Hukilau Surf Camp received a grant from the Outer Banks Community Foundation to purchase a new trailer to hold boards and gear. With the grant, Hukilau volunteers can continue to do what they love: help kids catch their first wave.
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Eleven Nonprofits Awarded Community Enrichment Grants

The Outer Banks Community Foundation awarded $124,000 in Community Enrichment Grants to 11 local nonprofits this quarter.
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Researchers shed light on Native Tribes’ English encounter

The Outer Banks Community Foundation is proud to support the Secotan Alliance, a recently formed nonprofit dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Native Americans of the Outer Banks.
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Outer Banks Community Foundation Recognizes Scholar and Cancer Researcher Siena Nason

The Outer Banks Community Foundation is pleased to announce the academic achievements of Siena Nason, a recipient of the prestigious Milton A. Jewell Academic Scholarship.
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Community Foundation Awards $241,800 in Scholarships

The Outer Banks Community Foundation awarded $241,800 in scholarships this year to help Outer Banks students achieve their educational dreams.
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Flat Top Tour Success

A perfect Outer Banks day greeted over 1,000 people who participated in the Southern Shores Historic Flat Top Tour at the end of April. 
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Ocracoke School 2024 Scholarship Recipients

Three Ocracoke School seniors will start college this fall with financial assistance from Outer Banks Community Foundation funds established by local donors and organizations.
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Cape Hatteras Secondary School 2024 Scholarship Recipients

Six Cape Hatteras Secondary School seniors will start college next fall with financial assistance from Outer Banks Community Foundation funds established by local donors and organizations.
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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.
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College Of The Albemarle 2024 Scholarship Recipients

Three College of the Albemarle students will start college at other educational institutions next fall with financial assistance from Outer Banks Community Foundation funds established by local donors and organizations.
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Manteo High School 2024 Scholarship Recipients

Ten Manteo High School seniors will start college next fall with financial assistance from Outer Banks Community Foundation funds established by local donors and organizations.
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First Flight High School 2024 Scholarship Recipients

Fifteen First Flight High School seniors will start college next fall with financial assistance from Outer Banks Community Foundation funds established by local donors and organizations.
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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.
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Nonprofits Network At 2nd Annual Mission Mixer

The Outer Banks Community Foundation and the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau hosted the 2nd Annual Non-Profit Mission Mixer at the Outer Banks Brewing Station on April 11.
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Pair of Grants Brings Everyone’s Playground Dream One Step Closer To Reality

Playgrounds provide a vibrant spark to every community, which is why so many people are excited about Everyone’s Playground.
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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.
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