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The Duck Woods Pickleball Association hosted a Veterans Tribute Pickleball Social to benefit Interfaith Community Outreach’s Veteran Services. More than 40 participants, ranging from beginners to advanced players, came together to enjoy a day of friendly competition while supporting this important cause. A big thank you to all our sponsors that made this happen, Grace Wealth Partners, Lynda Burek, Major League Plumbing, Kathy Horne, Towne Bank, Macko Consturction, Ferguson, SAGA, Rich Koch, Judith & Richard Hadsell, Kathy Dils & Albanese Construction, making the event a resounding success. All proceeds will directly benefit veterans through Interfaith Community Outreach’s services.

Interfaith Community Outreach’s Veteran Services offer vital support to veterans in Dare and Currituck Counties, providing assistance with rent and mortgage payments, medical and health-related services, aid for homeless veterans, and other critical needs. Their comprehensive programs are designed to ensure that those who have served our country receive the care and resources they deserve.

Interfaith Community Outreach would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our generous donors and sponsors for their invaluable support, which made the Pickleball Social and Silent Auction a tremendous success. A special thank you goes to Duck Woods Pickleball Association for hosting this wonderful event and for their significant contribution to supporting our Veteran Outreach programs. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on the lives of local veterans.

If you’d like to donate, join their volunteer staff, or refer someone, please call 252-480-0070 or go online to www.interfaithoutreach.com to apply for assistance.

Contact:
Jenniffer Albanese, Executive Director
Interfaith Community Outreach, Inc.
PO Box 1663- 115 Mustian Street
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
252-480-0070 phone
252-261-6342 fax

Dare County Schools five volleyballs teams raised over $2500 for Cancer Outreach at their annual “Dig Pink” Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser. Through generous donations and t-shirt sales, the teams raised funds that will stay local and support Interfaith Community Outreach’s Cancer Outreach to aid Dare County Residents facing cancer diagnosis. This year is the 5th annual fundraiser, organized by Missy Edwards and Ellen Bryson, with a new t-shirt designed by local graphic artist and breast cancer survivor Susan Lawrence of Bold Print Designs. Each Dare County team hosted their own “Pink Out” game in support of families dealing with cancer and to raise awareness during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

This volleyball game between First Flight High School and Manteo High School took place on October 2, 2024, and the community showed up to support both teams and their donation efforts- with Manteo taking home the win. Interfaith Community Outreach staff says, “We would like to give a big thank you to the teams, family, and fans for the generous donation. Having community support means so much to all of us at ICO.” Interfaith Community Outreach’s Cancer Program helps to support local Dare County residents who are facing cancer diagnosis through financial support, transportation reimbursement, mental health counseling, and grief groups.

If you’d like to donate, join their volunteer staff, or refer someone, please call 252-480-0070 or go online to www.interfaithoutreach.com to apply for assistance.

Contact:
Jenniffer Albanese, Executive Director
Interfaith Community Outreach, Inc.
PO Box 1663 – 115 Mustian Street
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
252-480-0070 phone
252-261-6342 fax

Every three years, Outer Banks Health partners with Dare County Health and Human Services and Healthy Carolinians of the Outer Banks to determine the health needs of Dare County. During the assessment period, they are asking for residents to help complete the survey:Here is the link: https://survey.sogolytics.com/survey1.aspx?k=RQsRXTPYYsSQsPsPsP&lang=0

 

 

Rick Setty and Nick D’Amato with Knights of Columbus Council 8759 presented Jenniffer Albanese, Executive Director of Interfaith Community Outreach with a check in the amount of $500.00 to help continue its mission of “Providing Assistance to Individuals and families who are facing a Temporary Emergency; Bridging the Gap: Where no one will face an Emergency Crisis Alone. “Your dedication and hard work is truly inspirational and the Knights are proud to play a small part, stated Rick Setty”.

Interfaith Community Outreach (ICO), Community is part of our name because it’s at the heart of who we are. Over the past 20 years ICO has provided over 5 million dollars of direct support and has been Bridging the Gap” in our community serving and helping our neighbors in need, from the single father in cancer treatment at risk of losing his home to the neighbor who can’t afford for an urgently needed prescription. We understand that unexpected crises can happen to anyone, and rapid, compassionate support reflects the values of our community. Outreach is more than helping just one person. It is about being present day after day to help the server, store clerk, veteran, firefighter, teacher, grandmother, friend, coworker, neighbor – anyone who urgently needs a helping hand. 

If you are interested in donating, volunteering or if you need help, please contact ICO at (252) 480-0070 or go to or visit our site www.interfaithoutreach.com.

 

 

 

The mission of First Flight High School  is to be “committed to providing an education that promotes intellectual growth, initiative and responsibility, and rigorous, reflective learning in a nurturing environment.”   An integral part of that initiative is the internship program offered to junior and senior students, which (for FFHS) is overseen by faculty member Camie Romano.  “The internship program, which is district wide, is important because it gives students beneficial workplace learning, where one can explore a career path they find interest in,” said Romano, “Though sometimes they find that what they thought was a potential career path is not to be one after all.”  

ICO has participated in the internship program provided by Dare County Schools for the last several years.  This year, the 2023/24 academic year, Skylar Wood, a junior from Colington, decided to pursue the internship with ICO Executive Director, Jenniffer Albanese, the staff and volunteers.  “In fact, Skylar has enjoyed it so much that she has decided to extend the internship to a full year,” said Romano.

Skylar was interested in seeing how a business functions, and nonprofit agencies were not on her radar.  Her initial interest was in pursuing the business of for-profit physical therapy. However, when ICO was suggested, she explored the option with a tour of and orientation to what services ICO provides the community, and she was hooked.  “I was interested in an internship where I could learn business because understanding how a business is run, with its organizational structure, how finances work, and the work flow of its employees, is a skill that will translate to any path I pursue whether for profit or nonprofit,” said Skylar. 

As an intern, Skylar enjoys working with the volunteers, staff and clients.  She has been given a wide range of responsibilities and tasks from bank deposits to entering volunteer hours and other data into the computer, to attending meetings and helping at fundraisers.  “I helped with the Alice Kelly Fundraiser, which was really fun and eye-opening.  I was like Jenniffer’s personal assistant and was happy to do whatever was needed, like stuffing the gift bags.”

Skylar goes in almost every day, Monday through Friday.  She recognizes the value the volunteers bring to the organization.  “I’ve met a lot of hardworking people and learned a lot from them.  I‘ve learned a lot of adult skills,” she said.  “I like helping people, and the work I do at ICO really helps people in need.  I hope to continue to be a part of this amazing nonprofit through till summer and maybe beyond.”

As for Jenniffer, she loves having Skylar around, as do the others who spend their time working together towards helping to provide important services to Outer Banks community members in need.  “Skylar is an amazing addition to our team, I couldn’t be happier with her dedication to ICO,” said Jenniffer, “I am glad she has found an internship home here.”