Wellness

Outer Banks Community Foundation

Outer Banks Community Foundation logo with shell design and text 'Since 1982'

Combined: 24,615,227

The Community Foundation accomplishes its mission by increasing charitable giving in the area, by managing charitable funds for individuals and agencies, and by targeting grants and scholarships toward the community’s most pressing needs and promising opportunities.

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Outer Banks Dare Challenge

Logo for Dare Challenge with the text "DC Dare Challenge" and the slogan "Developing Change Through Christ."

Combined: 3,703,094

Our mission here at Outer Banks Dare Challenge is to help people who have life-controlling problems and initiate the discipleship process to the point where the student can function as a Christian in society, applying spiritually motivated Biblical principle to relationships in the family, local church, chosen vocation and the community.

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Outer Banks Hotline

Exterior of Hotline Too Thrift Shop with red roof and mural on wall

Combined: 3,125,883

We are a private non-profit direct human services organization providing residents and visitors of the Outer Banks with crisis intervention and prevention services, safe housing, information, education and advocacy to domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking survivors.

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Dare Arts

Art gallery hallway with framed pictures on the walls

Combined: 1,185,673

Dare Arts operates a fine arts and craft gallery for emerging and established artists, providing a constantly rotating exhibit of local art.

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Interfaith Community Outreach

Group of six people posing in front of an "Interfaith" sign, with one person holding a check.

Combined: 1,179,440

The ICO‘s mission is to “provide assistance to individuals facing a temporary emergency crisis”. Referral of families to other private and public agencies within the community, i.e., DSS, Food Bank, Community Care Clinic, Relief Foundation, Hot Line, CDC, Red Cross, Counseling Services, etc.

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Children & Youth Partnership For Dare County

Five children in yellow "KIDFEST" shirts wearing red plastic firefighter helmets, standing together outdoors on grass with greenery in the background.

Combined: 1,024,319

Connect’s all children, adolescents, and families with programs and partnerships to ensure they have what they need to thrive.

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Outer Banks Relief Foundation

Logo of Outer Banks Relief Foundation with star design

Combined: 962,555

The Outer Banks Relief Foundation eases financial burdens for local families when tragedy strikes. Financial assistance is given in the form of direct payments to mortgage companies, landlords, auto loan lenders, and utility companies in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.

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OBSE

Stylized logo featuring overlapping letters "OBEY" in black and white on red background.

Combined: 570,293

The mission of the Outer Banks Sporting Events is to organize sporting events and competitions, promote healthy living lifestyles, and provide financial resources for needed relief and education, all while contributing to the economic health of the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

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OBX Room in the Inn

A booth at an indoor event with a man sitting behind a table covered with a green cloth that reads 'OBX Room in the Inn'. The table displays brochures, a donation bucket, a pen, candies, and other informational materials. Other people and tables are visible in the background.

Combined: 290,615

The Mission of the OBX Room in the Inn, a faith-based organization, is to provide hospitality, food, and shelter, to homeless adults in the Outer Banks during the winter months and support services year-round.

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The Outer Banks Forum for the Lively Arts

Outer Banks Forum for the Lively Arts logo with two clapping hands and stylized wave design.

Combined: 267,117

The Outer Banks Forum for the Lively Arts is a non-profit organization that brings an annual series of seven outstanding diverse concerts to the area and provides opportunities for youth to participate in the arts. All of the performances are partially underwritten by community businesses.

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Theatre of Dare

Two men sitting at a wooden table, engaged in conversation. One is wearing a suit with a bow tie, and the other is in casual attire with a flat cap. An open book and a candle are on the table.

Combined: 216,393

Theatre of Dare is a non-profit, volunteer group of local friends, family, neighbors & co-workers who share a love of theatre, and a dedication to volunteer and benefit our community. Proceeds from our shows go to annual scholarships for Dare County students

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Outer Banks Women's Club

Group of five women standing together indoors, one holding a piece of paper, with a decorative tree in the background.

Combined: 204,815

They challenged the group to work for the betterment of the community and preservation of the natural beauty of the Outer Banks. Club members recognized and addressed many needs and concerns thus creating a proud legacy of volunteerism and financial support in our community which continues today.

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Cross Roads OBX Association

Logo with the words 'Cross Roads OBX' and a cross over a road, set against a sunset, with the tagline 'Changing the Course of Lives Through the Love of Jesus.'

Combined: 138,302

Our Mission To build trustworthy and healthy relationships that help individuals find their true home.​ Our Vision To walk along side those in need, as a “Friend,” as they connect or reconnect to community while instilling personal responsibility and accountability to each other and to God.

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Dare County Motorsports Charity Group

Motorcycle gathering with parked bikes and people on grass under a clear sky.

Combined: 71,009

Dare County Motorsports Charity Group's mission is to offer and promote Motorsports events to benefit underprivileged children in Dare County. Our two main events are the Dare County Motorcycle Toy run, and the OBX Bike Rally. Each of these events are designed to raise funds and Toys for the needs of the children of Dare County during the Christmas holiday season each year.

Kitty Hawk Rotary

Logo of the First Flight Rotary Club featuring a rotary wheel and a silhouette of an airplane, with text "First Flight Rotary District 7720, Rotary Club of First Flight, Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina."

Combined:$63,766

We are an enthusiastic club with roughly 20 members. Like most Rotary clubs, we strive every day to improve the quality of life in our local community and abroad. We invite you to come and join us and see for yourself what makes our club so special!

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Blue Star Mother of America

Group of people in red shirts standing near flagpoles displaying various flags at a memorial site.

Combined: 3,644

The Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. is a non-partisan, non-political, non-sectarian organization. We do not support any political candidate, nor do we endorse any religious organization. The military represents all aspects of America as does our organization. Links to our website do not represent an endorsement