Outer Banks Relief Foundation

To provide financial assistance to people living or working on the Outer Banks of north carolina who are burdened with financial difficulties due to a debiliating disease or illness or a personal tragedy to themselves or their families. 148 Outer Banks families in distress due to tragedies received 401,994 of Relief funding in 2022. This assistance was given in the form of payments made directly to mortgage companies, landlords, utility companies, and auto repair shops to name a few payees. The families assisted knew thier basic household expenses were covered while they fought for their health and well-being. The impact of these grants was more respite, peach of mind, and comfort for these 148 families.

Community services collaborative the community services collaborative is organized by the Outer Banks Relief Foundation. It is an informal group of representatives from local human services agencies and community benefit groups who meet quarterly to stay informed about and support one another's work. These meetings provide the Outer Banks Relief Foundation with the skills to help our clients access all local services available to them.

Butch's night out in 2022 seven local families were treated to a special outing of their choice during challenging times. Butch's night out provides the funding for families to enjoy fun experiences together as they face short-term or long-term personal crises such as terminal illness. This program is offered in memory of butch close.