The Outer Banks Community Foundation Board has unanimously approved new grants for Western North Carolina’s disaster recovery from Hurricane Helene.

OBCF Contributes $56,000 in Recovery Grants

So far, OBCF has awarded more than $56,000 in grants, sourced from eight charitable funds managed by the foundation. The funds will support nonprofits working on disaster recovery in the hardest-hit areas.

“The Outer Banks is no stranger to hurricanes, and we understand the need for immediate support after a disaster,” said OBCF Board Chair Jean-Louise Dixon. “We stand in solidarity with our fellow North Carolinians and want them to feel supported by the Outer Banks community in their recovery and rebuilding efforts.”

Grants Distributed Across Multiple Organizations

The approved grants will support several key organizations: the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, the Polk County Community Foundation, the Community Foundation of Henderson County, Samaritan’s Purse, and Bounty and Soul in Black Mountain, NC.

Funding was provided by OBCF’s Disaster Recovery Fund and the Greater Outer Banks Fund. Several donor-advised funds also contributed, including the Simpson-Sharp-Oakes Fund, the Evans Family Fund, the Just for Today & Tomorrow Endowment Fund in Memory of Dorman N. Doutt & Florence B. Satterwhite, and the Dorothy Scott Townsend Fletcher Memorial Fund. Two additional funds contributed anonymously.

How to Support Western NC Recovery Efforts

To learn how you can support recovery efforts in Western North Carolina, visit the OBCF website at obcf.org/support-nc-mountains.

The Outer Banks Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering philanthropy and supporting local causes. The Foundation aims to enhance the quality of life for Outer Banks residents.