Ocean Ridge Charities Association Inc.
Serving the Brunswick County Community
WHAT'S HAPPENING...
2026
Ocean Ridge Charities Association (ORCA) recently presented the Christian Recovery Center's Rose House with a check for $5,010 - the proceeds from its recent Fashion Show.
Jessica White & Ashley Kidwell accepted the donation presented by Fashion Show Chairperson Margie Oehmke and ORCA President Mary Perno.
Click here to see the Rose House's 'thank you' on our Ocean Ridge Charities Facebook page.
Trivia 2026
Due to the closing of the Ridge Center for interior work, ORCA's Trivia Nite planned for April 25 has been rescheduled to June 13.
Signup now begins Thursday, May 21.
Hope to see you there!
Calling All Bakers!
ORCA will again be offering DESSERTS during Tunes at The Pool 2026.
We are looking for a few neighbors willing to bake cookies or
bars to be sold at the events (schedule below). All proceeds will benefit
Habitat for Humanity.
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.
May 14
June 11
July 9
August 13
September 10
International Dining Club
Memberships Available!
It’s that time again! Time to order your International Dining Club memberships sold by the Ocean Ridge Charities Association (ORCA).
These memberships are sold online for $40 + $5 for shipping and handling, but our price remains at $35 per membership. Ocean Ridge Charities Association makes $10 on your purchase. These memberships will be good through April 30, 2027.
There are over 100 restaurants/businesses offering various discounts good for 12 visits. A few examples of the restaurant choices are: Café Amalfi, Martinis, Lombardo’s, Thoroughbreds, Ducatis, Greg Norman, Ciao!, La Cucina in Sunset Beach, Casa Villa Mexican in Little River. To see the full listing of possibilities, go to: www.idc241dining.com. Press the South Carolina button for more details.
If you would like to purchase a membership, please contact Sue Tunnacliffe at 609-529-5114 or jasa25@aol.com by Thursday, March 26. You will be contacted for payment and pickup when the memberships arrive at the beginning of April.
This program, along with others we run and the generosity of you and your neighbors has allowed ORCA to donate over 1.4 MILLION DOLLARS (in cash and commodities) to charities in Brunswick County since 2010.
ORCA’s Annual Appeal Raises Over $30,000!
THANK YOU Ocean Ridge Residents!
Again you responded very generously to the annual appeal mailed this past fall.
This year end undertaking is historically our largest internal fundraiser – and it raised $30,450.
Under the banner of “Transforming Lives Through Giving”, Ocean Ridge Charities Association (ORCA) sought to support the following six local charities with pressing needs.
Brunswick County Homeless Coalition
Provide eviction prevention, rental assistance, emergency shelter and utility assistance to help avoid homelessness for families or individuals, including veterans.
Brunswick County Literacy Council
Technology evolves quickly and is being introduced at a pace that can feel overwhelming for seniors. Educate and empower older adults to confidently use their smart phones, computers and tablets.
Brunswick Senior Resources, Calabash
Provide meals for adults at the Senior Center, as well as ‘Meals on Wheels’ delivered to those who are home bound.
Communities in Schools of Brunswick County
Support the ‘Show Up Show Out’ school attendance initiative to provide intervention and incentives for elementary and middle school students struggling to attend school regularly.
Life Care Memory Partners
Provide safety and activity supplies for Brunswick County residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. This includes home cameras, door and chair alarms, activity monitors and non-slip mats and footwear.
Samara’s Village
Donations support pregnant and parenting youths through mentoring and evidence-based parenting education and career/educational counseling.
Together, we continue to have a large impact in Brunswick County.
Many of these organizations gratefully joined us at the January ORCA board meeting to receive their checks from their respective ORCA Board liaison and ORCA President Mary Perno. Photos included.
Thank you for your support!
Charitable Contributions
