Outer Banks Health is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024-2025 Community Benefit Grants Program. Grants are awarded for projects that will significantly increase access to healthcare and financial resources in our community for over 30,000 individuals in need. Since the program began in 2006, Outer Banks Health has awarded over $2.2 million in grants to community organizations.

  • Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County – Mindfulness-based wellness programs for students and teachers at Dare County Schools and all members of the community
  • Community Care Clinic of Dare – Medical care for uninsured/low income patients
  • Cross Roads OBX Association – Provide emergency and support services for those seeking a path to recovery while struggling with substance use disorders
  • Dare Arts – Expand the Power of Art programs for those affected by cancer, and expand offerings to underserved populations to promote interaction, creativity, and mental health
  • Dare County Health Department’s Breaking Through Task Force – Public awareness and education campaign to reduce the stigma related to behavioral health
  • Dare County Health Department’s Women’s Health Programs – Prenatal ultrasounds and breast cancer diagnostics for underserved people in Dare County
  • Dare County Transportation – Transportation of patients to medical care appointments
  • Food for Thought – Provide weekend meal bags, hygiene items, and clothing for children and families experiencing financial stress and food insecurity
  • Interfaith Community Outreach – Medical assistance and crisis intervention
  • NC MedAssist – Free pharmacy services shipped directly to patients’ homes
  • Room in the Inn – Provide temporary shelter, food, and necessities to community members in need
  • The Outer Banks Hotline – Protect victims, prevent violence, and empower survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault

Representatives from each of the community organizations receiving a grant met on Friday morning to receive their checks and share about their funded projects. They were joined by team members of Outer Banks Health, the OBH Development Council, and the OBH Community Benefit Grants Committee.

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Outer Banks Health, located in Nags Head, North Carolina, offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. A joint venture between ECU Health and Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, the hospital opened in March 2002. The hospital’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for the residents and visitors of Dare County and the surrounding region by promoting wellness and providing the highest quality health care services. For more information, visit www.OuterBanksHealth.org.

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