Interfaith Community Outreach

OBCF Awards ICO a $5,000 Capacity Building Grant

Outer Banks Community Foundation awarded ICO a Capacity Building Grant in the amount of $5,000. ICO was able to hire Crouch & Associates to come and perform a Board Orientation and help facilitate meetings to complete ICO’s Strategic Plan. This Strategic Plan will help ICO plan for the sustainability of its future. ICO was also able to purchase a new computer which gives the volunteers and staff the capability to serve the community with the necessary technology.

A big thank you to the entire Board and Staff at the OBCF for this amazing grant that will help ICO continue its mission of helping people who are facing a temporary emergency crisis for years to come.

ICO office is in Kill Devil Hills at 115 Mustian Street. If you’d like to make a donation, join their volunteer staff, or refer someone, ICO can be reached at 252-480-0070, PO 1663 Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948. You can also visit our website at www.interfaithoutreach.com or visit us on Facebook.

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

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ICO Currituck County Office Closing

Interfaith Community Outreach announced today that services for Currituck and Dare Counties will be consolidated at their Kill Devil Hills location, effective July 26, 2018.

The Dare County office location is 115 Mustian Street, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948. The phone number is 252-480-0070. Hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 am to 2 pm. Applications can be submitted online at ICO Application for Financial Assistance. A personal meeting with an ICO volunteer is still required.

We are confident that serving both Counties’ needs in one location will more easily and quickly provide the assistance needed, allowing ICO to realize its Vision that … no one will face an emergency crisis alone.

For additional information please contact the office at 252-480-0070

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ICO and Partners in the Community

This is how a community comes together to help one of their own: ICO and the Outer Banks Relief Foundation together with Church of the Outer Banks, business partners Macko Construction, Home Depot and Kellogg Supply worked to install a new fence for Frances Hughes, a 20+ year resident of Kill Devil Hills.

In 2013 Frances was diagnosed with cancer of the thyroid which she battled and beat.  In 2015, her husband, Ricky, was also diagnosed with stage IV brain cancer that spread through his body.  He fought for 2 years but was put in hospice care and passed away late last year.  The long years of their cancer journey and time spent away from their home placed a toll in Frances financially.  Her yard and fencing were damaged by Hurricane Matthew which she was unable to repair.  Her two dogs, Dutch and Tipsy, are her joyful companions.  A new fence was desperately needed for all of them.

You can see from these before and after photos what a difference can be made. Our thanks to Joe Gaca with Kellogg Supply who supplied all of the treated lumber, Home Depot who provided discounted fence and concrete material and John, owner of Macko Construction for organizing the project, from the amazing volunteers from “Church of the Outer Banks”, to John and staff for providing expert organization and installation of the fence.

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ICO Retiring Board Members

ICO Honors Retiring Board Members & Introduces 2018 Board of Directors

“No one hears the cry of the poor or the sound of a wooden bell” 
 – Haitian Proverb

The ICO Wooden Bell Award, crafted individually by Haitian artisans, brings this proverb to visibility as a symbol proclaiming the reality not only of impoverished Haiti but also as a symbol of the work of the Interfaith Community Outreach. In choosing the Wooden Bell to gift and mark the work of its Board Members, ICO testifies to its understanding and commitment as a caring community and solidarity with those in need. On May 17, 2018 ICO presented the Wooden Bell Award to the following individuals for their service as they retire from the Board of Directors: Dale Draper, Joan Fordham, Marie Neilson and Courtney Gallop.

ICO Retiring Board Members

Joan Fordham, Dale Draper and Courtney Gallop (not in picture, Marie Neilson)

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Interfaith Community Outreach Awards

ICO Presents Community Awards

On May 17 2018 ICO Presented the following 4 Community Partnership Awards in recognition of support and service for citizens of Dare and Currituck Counties:

2017 ICO FAITH AWARD RECIPIENT: HOLY REDEEMER BY THE SEA CATHOLIC CHURCH

ICO Community Awards - Holy RedeemerFrom the Holy Redeemer Website: “Holy Redeemer by the Sea Catholic Parish is a diverse Catholic Community that welcomes our visitors, serves all God’s children, and gathers to worship with our Faith Community. The Parish of Holy Redeemer by the Sea reaches out to many diverse groups within the greater community of the Outer Banks. We are committed to serve to the best of our abilities the needs of all in our community, in particular: the needy, the old, the infirm, and the marginalized.”

ICO greatly benefits from Holy Redeemer’s commitment to community service and we are honored to present them with the 2017 ICO FAITH AWARD in recognition of their support of those in need.

ICO Community Awards - Holy Redeemer

Tiffany Wescott, Beulah Ashby, Linda Palombo, Fr Bill, Val Cummings, Tim Gregory, Jenniffer Albanese, Kimberly Moore, Jamie Costa

2017 ICO CANCER OUTREACH CHAMPION: DEB MACDONALD

ICO Cancer Outreach Champion - Deb MacDonaldWhen you think of the Outer Banks Relief Foundation you immediately think of Deb MacDonald. ICO partners with the OBRF on many cases that reflect all aspects of the OBRF mission of assisting individuals on the Outer Banks who have been diagnosed with a debilitating disease. Deb rarely says “No” unless there is absolutely no way she can sell a case to her Board. She deals with clients with compassion and honest love. Deb MacDonald is one of the hardest working women we know, therefore, it is our pleasure to present her with the 2017 ICO Champion Award.

2017 ICO BUSINESS PARTNER OF THE YEAR: DOMINION ENERGY

ICO Community Awards - Dominion EnergyDominion Energy is not just a Business Donor: they have sponsored events, and given annual grants. Not only have they contributed financially, their staff has been volunteering their time as intake volunteers, helping with fundraisers and other community projects. Over the years this relationship has grown to an amazing partnership. It has been a wonderful journey working with this business. ICO would like to present their Business Partner of the Year Award to Pam Pekrun, Dominion Energy North Carolina External Affairs Manager with Dominion Energy Services, Inc. for her commitment to serving the poor on the Outer Banks.

2017 ICO FUNDRAISER(S) OF THE YEAR: LOU WILLIAMS, SCOTT CHESSON & BRIAN KNOWLES

ICO Community Awards - Fundraisers of the YearPicture this … Big Lou and Mini-Me Scott dressed alike in make-up, dresses, wigs, flip flops decorated with rhinestones and flowers … and Brian going around to anyone who would listen and put money in his bucket! This is what you would have been able to see if you had been at the 2018 Womanless Beauty Pageant! These men went completely out of their “box” to raise money for ICO. They agreed immediately when we went to them and asked if they would help us.

On a serious side, these men are all heroes in our eyes and the eyes of all those who lose electric in a storm: they are out there in the middle of the storm or hurricane working to reconnect electricity. For the ICO fundraiser, they also went the extra mile and gave of their time, raised a lot of money before the event by selling tickets and solicited many donations. Dominion Energy and all of us are so fortunate to have these three dedicated men in our community.

ICO Community Awards

CONGRATULATIONS & THANK YOU TO ALL ICO AWARD RECIPIENTS!

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Interfaith Community Outreach honors volunteer service

ICO Honors Volunteer Service

Interfaith Community Outreach honors volunteer service

ICO Staff, Community Partners and Volunteer Staff attend the ICO Donor & Volunteer Event May 17, 2018

On Thursday, May 17th ICO held it’s 2018 Annual Donor & Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. We are grateful to Towne Bank OBX for sponsoring this event. The Ramada Plaza Nags Head Oceanfront in Kill Devil Hills hosted and catered this well attended event.
 

ICO 2017 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: WALTER GALLOP

Walter has been a Currituck volunteer with ICO since the very beginning. Born and raised in Point Harbor, Walter served 30 years as an Air Force Chaplain and brought his grace and outreach experience to the people of Currituck. He convinced them to work together to serve the most vulnerable regardless of race, religion, gender or national origin. In addition, his compassion and hard work brought together 26 Currituck faith communities to partner with ICO. His Air Force Chaplain experience gave him a perfect solution; spread God’s word and give hope to a broken world.

Walter’s technical skills allowed him promote ICO in a professional and clear manner. He is also known as a peacemaker and a convincing arbitrator and he felt concern in feeding the hungry. His leadership accomplished the uniting of the faith communities in Currituck to formulate three new food programs and he worked with pastors to develop food drops in Grandy and an Angel Food coop in Harbinger.

Walter served as an intake volunteer on Wednesdays. ICO is far better off because of Walter’s enthusiasm and leadership. Walter’s humility never wants center stage, he easily and graciously stands back to let others take credit. His generosity and understanding of the basic needs of people physically, emotionally and spiritually give hope to those in desperate situations. Walter gave his time and talent to ICO. His generosity is a template for us all.

Walter is retiring from ICO in order to provide loving care for his wife, Penny. A simple thank you will never be enough. Walter Gallop is the Interfaith Community Outreach 2017 Volunteer of the year. ICO is a better place for having you as part of us for so many years.

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Donor Volunteer Appreciation

Annual Meeting, Donor & Volunteer Appreciation Event

Donor Volunteer Appreciation Program Cover
Donor Volunteer Appreciation Program
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Children's Cancer Fundraiser

Children’s Cancer Fundraiser Event Photos

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Tee2Cure Golf Classic Sign Up

TEE2CURE – FUNDING OUTREACH AND CANCER SERVICES
All Proceeds Benefit Interfaith Community Outreach

Play will take place rain or shine at Duck Woods Country Club on June 14, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. Please sign up your team, there are still sponsorships available for sign and hole sponsors, as well as, opportunities for purchasing post game guest dinners. For more information call the ICO office at 480-0070.  Rain date is set for September 20, 2018 at 1:00PM

• 4-Player Teams – Captain’s Choice
• Hole-in-One Prizes on Each Par 3 (including a New Car on Hole #17!)
• Awards Dinner
• Raffle, Prizes, Swag
• Free Round at Duck Woods CC

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All Saints Episcopal Church 2

ALL SAINTS AFTER DARK BENEFITS INTERFAITH COMMUNITY OUTREACH

All Saints Episcopal ChurchAll Saints Episcopal Church mission is: “to be a faithful community and stewards of God’s will and gifts… to have a positive influence on all we touch.” The church on Pintail Court in Southern Shores dates to March of 2000 however they came together 5 years earlier as a mission church of St. Andrew’s-by-the-Sea.  This May, their minister for the past 15 years has retired. ICO honors Rev.Tom Wilson (or “Father Tom” as he is better known) for his tireless support of the entire Dare County community and ICO in particular. This spring, ICO received a check for $2969.65 as one of the 7 non-profit organizations to benefit from the success of “All Saint’s After Dark” annual program of classes and events.  Thank you to Father Tom and entire All Saints Congregation – you make this community a better place for all residents!

All Saints Episcopal Church 2

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