local funds for local needs

Perhaps no where is the generosity of the Outer Banks community more apparent than in the Outer Banks Relief Foundation. In this wonderful holiday story, Michelle Wagner writing for the Outer Banks Voice tells the story of how three caring friends created a uniquely caring local foundation. “John Gilliam, Ervin Bateman and Millie Ward may… Continue reading local funds for local needs

obx shag harvest dance for charity

The Outer Banks Relief Foundation helps local families in need. The amount of assistance is not that great—generally $500-$3000—but the money often represents a lifeline for a family that feels it can’t survive. Here’s a great example of what they do that we found on Nancy Proctor’s Outer Banks CommonGood site.   “The Shag Harvest… Continue reading obx shag harvest dance for charity

obx arts & craft festival is september 3 & 4!

Here is some great info about the upcoming OBX Arts & Craft Festival!  The artists that are attending are some of the best on the Outer Banks so it looks like two days of great art and a lot of fun . . . all for a good cause. “If you are looking for a fun and inspiring way… Continue reading obx arts & craft festival is september 3 & 4!