Roanoke Island Presbyterian Church Awarded Community Foundation’s Inaugural Focus Grant For Workforce Housing Project

Housing touches nearly every part of our community—schools, public safety, healthcare, and more—and it is no secret that there is a shortage of workforce housing in Dare County. When a group of concerned citizens at Roanoke Island Presbyterian Church (RIPC) learned about the Focus Grant they saw an opportunity for a housing project idea that they were already working on.
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Help Us Be Prepared – Join The Trusted Partner Program

While Hurricane Erin stayed just far enough offshore for the Outer Banks to avoid major destruction, we wanted to let you know that the Outer Banks Community Foundation remains prepared to initiate immediate disaster recovery fundraising.
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OBCF 101-5: What’s The David Stick Legacy Society?

Have you heard of the David Stick Legacy Society? If not, you're in luck because this week for OBCF 101-5 we are going to tell you what The Legacy Society is, who is a part of it, and how you can join.
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Blue Zones Boards Fund Established By 2025 First Flight High School Valedictorian

Before he graduated as the valedictorian from First Flight High School and picked his freshman year classes at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Emerson Mann found himself as the leader of perhaps the most unique fund ever established through the Outer Banks Community Foundation.
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OBCF 101-4: How Is OBCF Making An Impact In Our Community

This week for OBCF 101-4 we want to give you a quick glance at how the Outer Banks Community Foundation has recently made an impact in our community.
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One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Three Insights for Philanthropy

On July 4, 2025, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) was signed into law. It’s a sweeping piece of legislation that touches many sectors—including philanthropy. At the Outer Banks Community Foundation, we’re tracking how these changes affect charitable giving, estate planning, and how we support our donors, nonprofits, and advisors.
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OBCF 101-3: Meet Our Board

This week for OBCF 101-3 we want to introduce you to our Board of Directors.
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Hatteras Island Futbol Club builds community through “The Beautiful Game”

The Outer Banks Community Foundation helped support Hatteras Island Futbol Club's 2025 spring and summer season through a recreational/travel season equipment grant.
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OBCF 101-2: The Outer Banks Center For Nonprofits

This week for OBCF 101-2 we are giving you all the intel on The Outer Banks Center For Nonprofits!
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Sights & Sounds: WEVS Evans Building tour and grand opening highlights

The Corolla Education Foundation, which operates Water's Edge Village School, celebrated the grand opening of the Wayne and Betty Evans Building at the K-8 charter school on Friday, July 11, 2025.
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‘It’s just evolved for the better’: Retiring and incoming Saving Lives Task Force co-chairs reflect on growth, accomplishments of task force

Staying consistent, relevant and flexible has led to the success of the Saving Lives Task Force, according to Roxana Ballinger.
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Board Service That Makes a Difference on the Outer Banks

If you’ve served on a nonprofit board before, you know it’s about much more than attending a few meetings. It’s about showing up with heart, commitment, and a willingness to lead.
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OBCF 101-1: The 5 Ws of the Outer Banks Community Foundation

In an effort to better connect with our community and educate people about all of the unique facets of the Community Foundation, we have created OBCF 101. 
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At Dare Wildlife Rehab, Dana Roepcke houses and heals vulnerable critters

Dare Wildlife Rehab provides care and rehabilitation to orphaned, ill, and injured wildlife with the goal of release.
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‘In the Spirit of Wingina 2’ event unites voices

The Secotan Alliance (TSA) hosted its powerful gathering, “In the Spirit of Wingina 2: Our Women, Our Words, Our Water,” on May 30–31, drawing hundreds to Dare County for a moving series of lectures, panels, performances and cultural exchanges.
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Celebrating Our Sand Dunes with Jockey’s Ridge State Park 50th Anniversary

The Outer Banks Community Foundation was among the sponsors of Jockey's Ridge 50th anniversary weekend, and additionally awarded a Community Enrichment Grant to The Friends of Jockey’s Ridge for a central legacy project of the celebration known as the “Ten Points of Interest Trail.” 
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