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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

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MATTHEW’S MINISTRY:

WEEKEND FOOD BACKPACK PROGRAM

As the new school year approaches, The Old Dominion Dames and Ocean Ridge Charities Association are again asking residents to help Matthew's Ministry with their weekend food backpack program. This is a one time request to begin the school year. Ocean Ridge residents have generously supported this effort since 2014!

Matthew's Ministry provides weekend food for over 550 children across 16 Brunswick County schools who do not get adequate nutrition at home. Backpacks go home filled with food each Friday and are returned empty on Monday to be refilled.
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How can you help?

Purchase a backpack .of any size and color.
Fill the backpack with the 11 food items listed below. (Please no glass jars):
Drop it off at any of the following addresses no later than Thursday August 14. There will be a box on each front porch along with a sign in sheet.

Cathy Benton 6542 Aubrey Notch

Jeanne Gray 524 Chatsworth Place SW
Kathy Sanchez 589 Dartmoor Way SW
Suzy Ugast 6638 Spencer Place
Lisa Vest 6951 Cambria Ct SW

Or if you prefer to make a monetary donation, drop off a check at 589
Dartmoor Way (envelop on porch) made out to ORCA, with Matthew’s
Ministry in the note line. An average filled backpack costs ~$45, but all donations are greatly appreciated.

Questions: Kathy Sanchez (203) 400-5023, Cathy Benton (401) 279-4612, Andrea Gallucci (703) 795-4330 or Lisa Vest (804) 916-0218. THANK YOU!!

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:

Calling All Bakers!

ORCA will again be offering DESSERTS during Tunes at The Pool.

We are looking for a few more neighbors willing to bake cookies or bars to be sold at the events (schedule below). All proceeds will benefit the MGDG’s 'Tiny House' project for the

Veteran's Welcome Home Center.

The baked goods should be bagged to weigh about 4 oz. per bag (typically ~4 cookies). Any quantity of bags is gratefully accepted. Please clearly mark what is inside, especially if there are any nuts!

If you can help, please contact Joan Griffith at: 301-275-9948 or jkg3k@yahoo.com with the date/dates you wish to participate.