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OIB ReStore Shopping Night

Ocean Ridge Charities Association would like to invite our community to a night of shopping at Restore.

Join us at our Ocean Isle Beach ReStore on Thursday, October 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. for an evening of shopping in support of affordable homeownership in Brunswick County.

Thank you to our community partners, Seaside United Methodist Church, Joey O’s Brick Oven Pizzeria, Ocean Ridge Charities Association, South Brunswick Island Rotary Club, and Coastal Carolina National Bank for helping make this evening possible. We’re grateful for their support and the opportunity to bring our community together around our mission.

For more information, contact Theresa Murphy at theresa@bchabitat.org.

📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 5 to 7 p.m.
📍 6560 Beach Dr SW, Ocean Isle Beach

2026 Charity Scramble

All residents and property owners of Ocean Ridge are invited to help create a colorful sea of flags next month to honor and remember loved ones while supporting Ocean Ridge Charities Association (ORCA) for the benefit the Women’s Life Center of Shallotte. The flags, with your name or that of your loved one(s), will be displayed in front of Tamer’s during the Ocean Ridge men’s and ladies’ golf leagues Charity Scramble fundraising event on November 2, and they are on sale now through October 30.

Individuals, clubs and groups are encouraged to participate, and it’s easy. Flag order forms are available at the Ridge Center and Plantation Club. Or you can print the flag request form by clicking on the attachment below.

All proceeds from your flag purchases will go directly through ORCA to the Women’s Life Center of Shallotte. Women’s Life Center provides a safe, supportive place for women and families facing unplanned pregnancies and for individuals impacted by human trafficking. Through pregnancy services, compassionate care, and trusted community resources, we walk alongside each person with dignity, guidance, and hope during difficult moments.

Thanks for your contributions!
The ORLGA/ORMGA Charity Scramble Committee

Flag Request Form

Please watch your mailbox for the 2026 Ocean Ridge Charities Association’s Annual Appeal:

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MATTHEW’S MINISTRY:

WEEKEND FOOD BACKPACK PROGRAM

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

We collected 86 backpacks filled with food and $2170 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 filled a backpack, dropped off a check or offered their porch as a collection point.

Shout out to Carol Wakefield's grandsons for helping us stage all the backpacks in one place.

And a special note of appreciation to all those who donated through ORCA's Memorial Giving Fund in memory of Barbara Ellenberger and in honor of Jim's birthday.

Info on ORCA's Memorial Giving Fund

Did you know?

Ocean Ridge Charities Association (ORCA) offers you a year round 'Memorial Giving Fund' option whereby you can donate to one of ORCA's vetted charities in honor of, or in memory of, a beloved family member or friend.

And you can increase the impact by having ORCA match your donation. (Donations from an Ocean Ridge household or a property owner will be matched by ORCA, dollar for dollar, up to $100 per year.)

A memorial gift letter can also be sent to the person you indicate.
So whether you want to remember a loved one who has passed or commemorate the milestone occasion of a friend, simply complete the attached form, choose your preferred charity and mail the form along with your check to:

Ocean Ridge Charities Association
Memorial Giving Fund
P.O. Box 6879
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469-0879