Make Your Mark and say “Thanks, Outer Banks”

From helping others to higher education, there are a variety of ways to make your mark and give something back to your Outer Banks for future generations...
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Community Foundation Board Grows from 12 to 18 members

The Outer Banks Community Foundation has increased its board size from 12 to 18 members in an effort to increase its capacity to serve the Outer Banks...
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Outer Banks Community Foundation Awards $109,800 to Ten Nonprofits

The Community Foundation has awarded $101,500 in 2nd Quarter Community Enrichment grants to ten nonprofits, to support causes including disaster...
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Community Foundation Awards $198,800 in 81 Scholarships

The Outer Banks Community Foundation has awarded $198.800 in 81 scholarships to 70 students this spring, the most awards....
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In Memory of Barbara Adams Kelley August 12, 1929 – June 5, 2023

Barbara Adams Kelley, the wife of General P.X. Kelley for almost 70 years, passed away at Arlington, VA on June 5, 2023...
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Currituck HS Graduating Senior Joshua Royals Awarded $1,000 Renewable Scholarship

Currituck High School graduating senior Joshua Royals was awarded a $1,000 renewable scholarship from the Ralph & Ida Lee Saunders Scholarship Fund...
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Six Cape Hatteras Secondary School Seniors Awarded $19,000 in scholarships

Six Cape Hatteras Secondary School students were awarded eight scholarships from Outer Banks Community Foundation...
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Memorial Fund Honoring Marine Corps Commandant General P.X. Kelley Supports “The Wall That Heals” in Dare County

"My father understood too well the impact and lasting scars of combat. We are deeply honored that his memorial fund is playing a significant role in bringing..."
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Trust Company of the South interviews Community Foundation CEO Chris Sawin

Trust Company executives and podcast hosts Bill Noble and Burt Koontz recently sat down with Community Foundation President and CEO Chris Sawin...
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Two J. P. Knapp Early College Students Awarded $4,000 in Scholarships

Two J.P. Knapp Early College students received scholarships from funds established at Outer Banks Community Foundation...
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Karen Willis Memorial Scholarship Fund Established

The family of Karen Willis has established a scholarship fund in her memory...
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Thai Room Restaurant Owners Establish Tawan Endowment for the Outer Banks

“Tawan!” means ‘sunshine’ in Thai,” said Scott, “and we are both excited and humbled to be able to begin this new endowment to contribute back to the community.”...
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First Flight High School Seniors Awarded $30,500 in Scholarships

Fourteen First Flight High School seniors are attending college this fall with support from local scholarship...
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Manteo High School Seniors Awarded $39,300 in Scholarships

Sixteen Manteo School seniors are attending college this fall with support from local scholarship fund establishers and donors...
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Summer Internship Opportunity for Scholarship Recipients!

The Outer Banks Community Foundation is now accepting applications for our prestigious Milton Jewell Internship Program, and past scholarship recipients...
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Community Foundation Flat Top Sold to Town of Southern Shores

The Town’s purchase of our property will not only continue to honor the legacy of the 1953 Frank Stick-built flat-top building,...
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