Outer Banks Community Foundation announces grant recipients at David Stick Legacy Society Lunch

At its recent David Stick Legacy Society Lunch event, the Outer Banks Community Foundation announced the recipients of its fourth quarter grant awards, shining a spotlight on the innovative Sound Minds program by Interfaith Community Outreach (ICO). In collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Outer Banks Relief Foundation (OBRF),…Read More from Outer Banks Community Foundation announces grant recipients at David Stick Legacy Society Lunch

Sponsors make the holidays special for over 30 foster children in Dare County

The Dare County Health & Human Services Foster Care Program partnered again this holiday season with the Outer Banks Hospital and Pirate’s Cove, who generously sponsored more than 30 foster children to make their Christmas special and magical. Each year, children in the program create Christmas lists and those lists are given to the Outer…Read More from Sponsors make the holidays special for over 30 foster children in Dare County

Irene Nolan Memorial Scholarship Fund celebrates milestone in 2023, help needed to keep fund strong

The Irene Nolan Memorial Scholarship Fund has had waves of community support since it was established in December 2021 with the help of the Outer Banks Community Foundation, and 2023 marked a milestone for the fund, which was launched in honor of Island Free Press’ (IFP) co-founder and original editor, Irene. The Irene Nolan Memorial Scholarship Fund…Read More from Irene Nolan Memorial Scholarship Fund celebrates milestone in 2023, help needed to keep fund strong

Honoring daughter’s memory, couple establishes fund to help Outer Banks families battling addiction

Driven by the tragic loss of their daughter to addiction, an Outer Banks couple has established a beacon of hope for families facing the same darkness. The Christina Nicole Jones Memorial Fund for Substance Abuse Education, Counseling, Prevention, and Treatment will provide funding for agencies addressing the needs of families facing addiction.  Rick and Mary…Read More from Honoring daughter’s memory, couple establishes fund to help Outer Banks families battling addiction

Sentara awards $6.6 million to support more than 174 community partners in N.C., Va.

Sentara Health announced the allocation of an additional $6,650,878 in grants and microgrants through its Fall 2023 Sentara Cares grant cycle. The funding will support 174 partner organizations throughout Virginia and North Carolina. These investments expand upon Sentara’s enduring commitment to addressing social drivers of health and fostering equitable access to care in historically underserved…Read More from Sentara awards $6.6 million to support more than 174 community partners in N.C., Va.

Give a gift with meaning by donating to Currituck 4-H Backpacks for Kids Program

What do you get the person that has everything for Christmas? How about a donation in their honor to the Currituck 4-H Backpacks for Kids Program! This program is administered by the Currituck Extension Foundation, a federally recognized 501(c)(3) so your contributions are tax deductible.  The 4-H Backpacks For Kids Program which launched in April…Read More from Give a gift with meaning by donating to Currituck 4-H Backpacks for Kids Program

Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men share their 2023 achievements

The Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men (CHUMM) recently detailed the organization’s achievements during its 45th year of operation in a “Year in Review” update sent to members, friends, and supporters. In 2023, CHUMM helped many families with food, rent, utilities, medical costs, and other emergency needs. Most requests for emergency and humanitarian assistance originate with the…Read More from Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men share their 2023 achievements

Help shape future for Dare youth by participating in State of the Children survey

The Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County invites members of the Dare County community to help plan for the future of local children and youth by taking a short survey that is designed to identify which services are currently the most needed in our area.  The feedback gathered from the five-question survey will be used at…Read More from Help shape future for Dare youth by participating in State of the Children survey

N.C. Coastal Federation founder Todd Miller to step back, Braxton Davis new director

Todd Miller, founder and executive director of the North Carolina Coastal Federation, which publishes Coastal Review, announced Monday that he is stepping down and that the nonprofit organization’s board of directors had appointed Dr. Braxton Davis, director of the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, to step into the role early next year. Story by…Read More from N.C. Coastal Federation founder Todd Miller to step back, Braxton Davis new director

Fund supporting N.C. Aquarium Society’s Scholars Program named in honor of Jane Smith Patterson

The N.C. Aquarium Society announces the creation of the Jane Smith Patterson Aquarium Scholars Fund in recognition of Patterson’s work as a champion of aquatic conservation and science, technology, engineering and math education. The Fund will support the Society’s Aquarium Scholars program, which offers grant opportunities to Title I eligible schools in North Carolina, enabling…Read More from Fund supporting N.C. Aquarium Society’s Scholars Program named in honor of Jane Smith Patterson