Ocean Ridge Charities Association Inc.
Serving the Brunswick County Community
WHAT'S HAPPENING...
The Hospice Dolls Group
is Seeking a New Leader
We are looking for a volunteer to head our Hospice Dolls group.
We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 1:00–3:00 p.m. No sewing experience is necessary! We are looking for someone who is comfortable using a computer to prepare the sign-in sheet and announcements, etc.
The dolls we create are donated to many local charities, so they also need to be distributed.
The good news is that you won’t be doing this alone! We already have a wonderful team in place:
● Volunteers who plan the sewing projects
● Sewers who make the dolls, clothing, hearts, and ornaments
● Someone who creates the faces
● Someone who makes the hair
As you can see, the hardest part is already organized.
This important group has been active in Ocean Ridge since 2005, and we would hate to see it disband. So many local charities and the people they serve depend on these handmade gifts.
If you have a place in your heart to help keep this meaningful tradition going, we would love to hear from you. Please email me and I will send you the list of the job description. It’s really quite easy.
For more information or to volunteer, please contact:
Mary Perno
MPERNO@verizon.net
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
CLICK BELOW for the Memorial Fund form
Habitat for Humanity Receives $5,000 from ORCA
Ocean Ridge Charities Association (ORCA) recently presented Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity with a check for $5,000, the proceeds from ORCA's 12th Annual Trivia Nite.
Theresa Murphy, Director of Development, gratefully accepted the donation which will be used to paint the interior of a home under construction in Sunset Beach.
Trivia 2026
Ocean Ridge Charities Association (ORCA) is deeply grateful to the 143 Ocean Ridge residents who joined us Saturday night for Trivia.
We celebrated America's upcoming 250th birthday. But more importantly, together we raised $4,800 for Habitat for Humanity.
This money will be used to paint the interior of a home under construction that will soon be occupied by Raymond - a proud Marine Corp veteran - and his grandson.
Congrats to the winning team (photo compliments of Glen MacWhirter/Unshuttered Photography): Harry Schnitzer, John Divers, Darlene Dies, Mike Dies, Greg Moore, Judi Moore, Wendy Schnitzer and Eileen Hearn.
And Mike Dies also won the 50/50 raffle. It was a lucky night at table #4!
Shout out also to the ORCA service club members and volunteers who helped us setup, decorate and serve.
We appreciate everyone's support!
Photos Courtesy of:
Unshuttered Photography, LLC /Glen MacWhirter
Ocean Ridge Fashion Show
A beautiful afternoon of style, community, and generosity came together on March 26, 2026 at LeVolte Restaurant for a fashion show fundraiser benefiting CRCI’s Rose House. The well-attended event featured a delightful buffet luncheon followed by inspiring talks by two women who have overcome addiction, a lively showcase of fashions and some enjoyable shopping courtesy of Victoria’s Ragpatch.
Especially fun and meaningful was the participation of Ocean Ridge residents as models, each bringing not only grace to the runway but also anecdotes of their personal contributions to the neighborhood. Their involvement added a heartfelt and energetic dimension that resonated with all 135 attendees.
A raffle for table centerpieces offered opportunities for additional donations and enthusiastic participation helped raise over $5,500 that will be used to help build the ORCA Chapel at The Rose House. The enjoyment and success of the fashion show reflected the generosity and spirit of Ocean Ridge.
Special thanks go to the dedicated committee whose thoughtful planning created such a wonderful event, to our friends at CRCI whose openness and honesty touched our hearts and to the Ocean Ridge models whose charm and confidence truly made the event one to remember.
Photos Courtesy of:
Unshuttered Photography, LLC - Glen MacWhirter and Lara Milligan
And....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.
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