Outer Banks Community Foundation

08/28/2026

We are pleased to announce that a new scholarship honoring three beloved Manteo High School math teachers has been established with the Community Foundation. 💛🖤

In the spring of 2027, the first student from Manteo High School will receive The Liz Brown, John Houston, and Suzanne Pack Math Education Scholarship. The $1,000 renewable award will help put math teachers into classrooms to carry on the legacy of this inspirational MHS trio.

To read the full story, visit OBCF.org/brown-houston-pack-math-scholarship/.

08/26/2026

Outer Banks Sporting Events is hosting the Outer Banks Triathlon September 11-12, 2026. For more information about this exciting event, check out the link below.

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08/25/2026

Local nonprofit Cross Roads OBX's annual fundraiser "The Main Event, AWAKE" will be held on Friday, September 18 at 6:30pm at Liberty Christian Fellowship.

The event will feature an evening of local music and light fare, along with excellent speakers.

Cross Roads’ desire is to bring awareness and understanding of those suffering in our community.

There is no ticket to purchase, but registration is encouraged. For more event information, please visit crossroadsobx.org or call 252-455-2510.

08/24/2026

Our final grant cycle of 2026 is for Impact Grants, which are open to all types of projects with no restrictions on scope or focus, with funding requests exceeding $10,000.

Nonprofits are encouraged to visit our website for detailed guidelines, eligibility criteria, and the application portal. The grant application deadline is Friday, October 30.

For more information, visit OBCF.org/grants/.

08/14/2026

Jack Adams is 79, the sole surviving founder of the Outer Banks Community Foundation, and still keeps a working life in Savannah, Tennessee.

Looking back across his career — the Outer Banks, Arkansas, Tennessee — Adams doesn’t hesitate when asked what mattered most. “I’m proudest of the OBCF,” he said. “They did the most good for the community — they met the needs that were not being met. And they were great people to work with, too.”

To read the full story by Brian Tress, visit OBCF.org/jack-adams-the-last-founder/.

Photo: L-R- OBCF Founding Board Members Ray White, Edward Greene and Jack Adams at a community event.

08/13/2026

Our local theatre nonprofit has a show opening tomorrow!

Theatre of Dare's "American History in 60" features talented theatre students, and is promised to be a hilarious romp through the good.. and not so good times in America.

The performances will be held on August 14 & 15 at 7pm and August 16 at 2pm. Get tickets at: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/theatreofdareobx/7034

🇺🇸American History in 60 TICKETS are LIVE and ready for the taking.

Support our talented young kids in their production of American History in 60. A hilarious romp through the good.. and not so good times we've had as a country.

Join us at the theater on August 14 & 15 at 7pm and August 16 at 2pm. This funny, one act, will have you rolling in the aisles.

Get your 🎟 today by clicking the 🔗 below!
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/theatreofdareobx/7034

08/12/2026

With the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season approaching, we thought there was no better time to talk about our Trusted Partners Program.

Never heard of OBCF’s Trusted Partner’s Program? You’re in luck!

You can read the quick 101 breakdown on what this program is all about and why it is so important on our recent blog post here: OBCF.org/obcf-101-16/

08/11/2026

Local nonprofit the First Flight Society is hosting National Aviation Day next week! ✈️ The event will be held on Wednesday, August 19 at the Dare County Airport in Manteo from 10am to 3pm.

The mission of the celebration is to provide a fun and educational experience promoting, honoring, and celebrating the accomplishments of the Wright Brothers and helping educate the world about aviation.

08/05/2026

By the end of summer, Myrezza Holton will have been interning with the Community Foundation for six months. Her journey with the Community Foundation began in January of 2026 through Manteo High School’s internship program.

“This has been one of the most valuable learning experiences of my life,” said Holton. “Everyone at OBCF has been patient, supportive, and willing to answer my questions. Their encouragement created an environment where I felt comfortable learning, growing, and challenging myself every day.”

We are so grateful for her time with us, and wish her the absolute best in her first year of college!

To read more about Myrezza's internship experience, check out our recent blog post: https://obcf.org/myrezza-holton-intern/

08/04/2026

Don't miss First Friday in downtown Manteo this Friday! It's a fun, free, family-friendly event.

Happy August! Join us this Friday (August 7) between 6pm and 8pm for First Friday in Downtown Manteo!