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CARDS 4 a CAUSE

C4aC - help us make cards for Novant Hospital, Autumn Care Nursing Home and other organizations!

The next OR Cards for a Cause (C4aC) gathering will be held on Thursday, September 11th between noon-3:30pm at The Ridge Center. Drop by at anytime, even if its only for half an hour! It’s a great way to meet new people, and enjoy a little crafting time!

No card making experience necessary! Just bring craft glue (NO glue sticks or school glue) and scissors. We have card samples, paper, and embellishments. We just need help making cards!

Where do the cards go? They are distributed to organizations within Brunswick County (thanks to ORCA funding!)

Novant Hospital
Autumn Care Nursing Home
Hope Harbor Home
Brunswick Family Assistance
Carousel Center
Coastal Point
JustOne
Habitat For Humanity
Meals on Wheels
The Veterans Welcome Home Center
Cards for Hospitalized Kids (funded by C4aC members, not ORCA)

Hope to see you there! Kelly Miller (orc4ac@gmail.com)

September Hospice Doll Meeting

The Hospice Dolls Group will not meet in September.

Look forward to seeing everyone in October!

Contact: Heidi Root

Cell: 910-880-5801 or email: heidimarie007@hotmail.com

2025

MATTHEW’S MINISTRY:

WEEKEND FOOD BACKPACK PROGRAM

The Old Dominion Dames & Ocean Ridge Charities Association appreciate your support of our Weekend Food Backpack Program for Matthew’s Ministry.

We collected 53 backpacks and $1,800 in donations to help Brunswick County school kids get off to a good start!

These backpacks were delivered to Jessie Mae Monroe & Union Elementary Schools.

Thank you to all those who donated and to those who offered their porch as a collection point.

Cards 4 a Cause Delivers

Cards 4 a Cause had another stellar month recently. More than 670 cards were hand made with love & care for distribution by various local organizations including:

Autumn Care Nursing Home
Novant Hospital
Hope Harbor Home
Veterans Welcome Home Center
Meals On Wheels
Coastal Point
Carousel Center
Just One
Providence Home

This is all made possible by a group of talented and giving Ocean Ridge residents, along with a financial donation from ORCA which has helped to extend the group’s reach.

If you have questions or are interested in joining this fun group, please contact Kelly Miller at orc4ac@gmail.com.

ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFT FAIR
Saturday, November 1, 11am – 3pm at the Ridge Center
Now Calling All Ocean Ridge Crafters & Artisans!

Plans are underway for the Ocean Ridge Charities Association (ORCA) Annual Arts & Crafts Fair. This year, for the first time, it will be held at our new Ridge Center. Your $30 vendor fee supports charities within Brunswick County.

We would love to have fabric artists, bakers, oil and watercolor artists, jewelers, basket weavers, paper crafts, stained glass, pottery, woodwork and other unique items that are created by our talented Ocean Ridge artists and crafters. No resale or commercial items are allowed.

Space is limited, so please reserve your spot as soon as possible. We have 6 foot tables (29” wide) or two 42” square tables available for each vendor on a first come, first serve basis. We have also received permission for participants to bring your own display tables or stands
but they must have protectors on the feet. To assist us with the room setup, please note the size of any personal furniture on the form below.

If you are interested in reserving a spot, please complete the form below and include a check for $30 made out to ORCA.

Please place your check and form in the box on the porch of:
Claudia Piccarelli, 74 Abbington Place.

If you have questions, please contact:
Sue Tunnacliffe at 609-529-5114 jasa25@aol.com or
Kathy Ferrari at 914-424-0643 Kferrari1962@gmail.com

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE TOUR: 2025

A Big THANK YOU to ORCA and MGDG from VWHRC for support of

“Tiny Houses”

The Veterans Welcome Home & Resource Center recently acknowledged ORCA’s partnership with the Men’s Grilled Dinner Group which raised money to build a ‘Tiny House’ in Myrtle Beach and to support a homeless veteran’s occupancy for three years, after which time the vet should be in a position to fund his own housing.

ORCA was presented an acknowledgment, certificate of appreciation and a symbolic key. The insignia, developed by ORP resident Sergio Analco, will be displayed on the house.

We are very proud of our collaboration with the MGDG in raising this money in just six months.

See the acknowledgements below: