Ocean Ridge Charities Association Inc.
Serving the Brunswick County Community
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Our next Hospice Dolls meeting is Wednesday November 13th from 1:00-3:00 in the Member Lounge.
Please join us for our next meeting, Wednesday November 13th from 1:00-3:00 in the Member Lounge.
We work together to cut fabric, sew and stuff these adorable dolls. Faces are drawn on, hair is added and each is dressed in a shirt and shorts.
These dolls are delivered to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare where they bring great comfort to patients and families.
All are welcome to join the fun. No sewing skills required. All materials are provided.
Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Contact: Heidi Root
Cell: 910-880-5801 or email: heidimarie007@hotmail.com
Sock Collection For Hospice Patients
SECU Hospice House of Brunswick-Lower Cape Fear Lifecare and Liberty Home Care & Hospice Services are collecting new warm and fuzzy socks with rubber on the bottom for their patients at Christmas time.
They are in need of 50 pairs of socks for adult men and women.
Ocean Ridge residents generously supported this program last year. Again this year, there will be a collection box on the Root's front porch at 580 Wicklow Square SW. Donations will be collected through December 4.
Thank you for your support.
Heidi Root
Question?
Contact: Kathy Sanchez kathysanchez0930@gmail.com
Cathy Benton cbbenton2@gmail.com
Judy Cunningham mjcunningham@atmc.net
ORCA’s Holiday Events
Are In Full Swing
The Ocean Ridge Charities Association (ORCA) Annual Arts & Crafts Fair was held on a sunny Saturday in November at the Nature Pavilion. We were grateful to have had 19 of our creative neighbors share their talents with us. And many of us went home with new art work, baked goods, holiday decor and so much more.
Come join us again at the Nature Pavilion on Saturday, December 7, for the Holiday Marketplace Raffle. Purchase your raffle tickets and then take a chance to win one of the many fabulous offerings donated by our wonderful neighbors. Raffle tickets for the beautiful ‘knitted star’ quilt made by Janet Getz will also be available onsite or by contacting Dana Rzeznik at danar6589@gmail.com. The winning ticket for the quilt raffle will also be drawn at this event.
Sunday evening, December 8, is the night of the Holiday Open House Tour. Join us for this very special 10th anniversary edition of a neighborhood classic. Eight spectacular homes (and the Plantation Garden) will be fully dressed for the holidays. Tickets are $15 and are available at the following porches:
Joanne Bush, 553 Lizmore Place
Judy Cunningham, 517 Buxton Notch
On Tuesday evening, December 10, display your ORCA luminaries as we 'Light Up the Night'. Then tour the neighborhood to see our driveways glow with holiday cheer.
Proceeds from all these events will go to support Brunswick Electric's 'Warm Homes, Warm Hearts' program which aids those in Brunswick County in need of assistance with their utility bills. Last year, together we donated $13,725 which was then doubled by Brunswick Electric. We are looking forward to another great opportunity to support this critical program.
ORCA Holiday Open House Tour
Sunday, December 8, 2024
4:00 – 8:00PM
Our 10th Anniversary Celebration will feature EIGHT homes and the Plantation Garden, beautifully decorated and open for Ocean Ridge residents to view and enjoy. Tickets are $15 per person. All proceeds benefit ‘Warm Homes, Warm Hearts’ and will be matched by Brunswick Electric to be distributed by Brunswick Family Assistance.
Please print out the pdf below, fill in the information and deliver it with cash/check made out to ORCA. There will be a container on each porch in which to deposit the form, payment, and pick up your wristband.
Joanne Bush, 553 Lizmore Place, off Waterstone Crossing
or
Judy Cunningham, 517 Buxton Notch, off Spencer Place
After Thanksgiving, you will receive an email with the names and addresses of the homes on the tour.
ONLY AVAILABLE UNTIL NOVEMBER 21, 2024
‘Thank You’ for Supporting
ORCA’s Sweet Treats
Ocean Ridge Charities Association was very excited to partner with the Social Activities Committee, the Men’s Grilled Dinner Group and our many fabulous neighborhood bakers to offer ‘Sweet Treats’ for purchase during the monthly ‘Tunes At The Pool’ events this summer.
Together we raised nearly $2,400 for Samara’s Village. Plus, the Men’s Grilled Dinner Group donated their ‘Tunes’ proceeds, which were in excess of $3,000, to ORCA. Those monies were split between The Carousel Child Advocacy Center & The Veteran’s Welcome Home Center. All three of these groups will use the funds to further their missions in support of Brunswick County residents in need of our help.
And a HUGE shout out to the numerous bakers (many of whom baked multiple times) for their amazing, delicious and creative cookies, bars, brownies and cupcakes. We could not have done this without EACH of you!
Ocean Ridge Supports the
Carousel Child Advocacy Center
In October 2024, Ocean Ridge Charities Association (ORCA) invited the Ocean Ridge community to attend the Carousel Child Advocacy Center’s “Inaugural Everyday Hero Award and Luncheon”. This was an opportunity to learn what the Carousel Center does and to see how they assist those in Brunswick County affected by childhood sexual abuse.
ORCA would like to thank the community for their generous donations to the Carousel Child Advocacy Center. Many Ocean Ridge residents attended the luncheon while others made a donation in support of the cause.
Ocean Ridge’s participation definitely helped in their efforts, as we raised $2,030. Together… guests, hosts, sponsors and donors contributed almost $20,000 in much-needed funding to provide services and programs for Brunswick county children.
The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office was honored for its exceptional commitment to child sexual abuse prevention and its achievement of the International honor of Partner in Prevention designation, which recognizes organizations that ensure over 90% of their staff is trained in this critical area.
The Sheriff's Office exceeded this benchmark, with 323 officers completing a rigorous three-hour workshop. This makes them the first law enforcement agency in our region— and the largest in North Carolina — to invest significantly in preventing abuse and protecting children. This achievement underscores their dedication to creating a safer community. By earning the Partner in Prevention designation, the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office has demonstrated leadership that transcends traditional policing.
Many other Brunswick County organizations are also involved in training their staffs.
The Carousel Center provides professional training and other educational opportunities for groups interested in learning about child sexual abuse recognition and prevention. If your group is interested, contact Rebecca Martin at 910-254-9898. Or visit their website at www.carouselcenter.org.
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