Ocracoke Non-Profits
Ocracoke Nonprofits
Ocracoke Island is home to numerous nonprofit organizations dedicated to preserving its unique heritage, supporting the community, and enhancing the island experience for residents and visitors alike.
Animal Welfare
Ocracats, Inc.
Formed in the early 1990s, Ocracats is a volunteer-run nonprofit that supports Ocracoke’s community cat population through a Trap-Neuter-Release program, regular feeding, medical care, and kitten adoptions.
📬 P.O. Box 993, Ocracoke, NC 27960
📧 ocracats@gmail.com
🔗 ocracats.org
Arts, Culture, and Heritage
Ocracoke Alive
This 501(c)(3) nonprofit enriches the island through cultural, artistic, educational, and environmental programs. It produces events like the Ocrafolk Festival, Earth Day celebrations, plays, concerts, and workshops.
Its division, the Ocracoke Needle and Thread Club, supports cultural preservation through handmade quilting projects.
📬 P.O. Box 604, Ocracoke, NC 27960
📞 (252) 921-0260
📧 info@ocracokealive.org
🔗 ocracokealive.org
Ocracoke Preservation Society (OPS)
Founded in 1983, OPS preserves the island’s cultural and historical heritage. It operates a museum and research library in a restored early-1900s home.
📬 49 Water Plant Rd., P.O. Box 1240, Ocracoke, NC 27960
📞 (252) 928-7375
📧 info@ocracokepreservationsociety.org
🔗 ocracokepreservation.org
Ocracoke Decoy Carvers Guild
Founded in 2018, this group promotes Ocracoke’s decoy carving tradition through educational events and an annual waterfowl festival.
🔗 Facebook Page
Community Development and Support
Ocracoke Civic and Business Association (OCBA)
Since 1991, OCBA has promoted the welfare of residents and visitors, supported local businesses, and organized events like the Island-Wide Yard Sale, July 4th celebrations, and Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree.
📬 P.O. Box 456, Ocracoke, NC 27960
📧 ocba@ocracokeisland.net
🔗 ocracokeisland.com
Ocracoke Foundation, Inc.
This organization focuses on sustainable development, revitalization, and the preservation of Ocracoke’s cultural and environmental assets.
📬 P.O. Box 1689, 284 Irvin Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, NC 27960
📧 ocracokefoundation@gmail.com
🔗 ocracokefoundation.org
Ocracoke Interfaith Relief and Recovery Team (OIRRT)
OIRRT is Ocracoke’s long-term disaster recovery group. It provides support for residents affected by storms and helps strengthen emergency preparedness.
📬 P.O. Box 68, Ocracoke, NC 27960
📞 (252) 921-0348
🔗 oirrt.org
Ocracoke Working Watermen’s Association
This nonprofit supports Ocracoke’s commercial fishing heritage and sustainable marine practices. It provides education, advocacy, and resources to local fishermen while promoting the cultural and economic importance of working watermen.
📬 P.O. Box 1165, Ocracoke, NC 27960
📧 ocracokewatermen@gmail.com
🔗 ocracokewatermen.org
Education
Ocracoke Community Library (BHM Regional Library)
As part of the BHM Regional Library system, this public library serves the island with books, digital resources, and programs. It is supported by Hyde County Schools and the Friends of the Library.
📍 225 Back Rd, Ocracoke, NC 27960
📞 (252) 928-4436
🔗 bhmlib.org
Ocracoke Friends of the Library
Supports the unique Ocracoke Library, which serves as both a school and community library. While the building and staff are supported by Hyde County Schools and BHM Regional Library, this nonprofit helps fill the funding gap by providing books, furnishings, supplies, and programs for all ages. They organize a summer book sale and rely on donations, memberships, and volunteers to support the library’s ongoing needs and events.
📬 P.O. Box 882, Ocracoke, NC 27960
📧 ocracokefriends@gmail.com
🔗 bhmlib.org/ocracoke-library
Ocracoke Education Foundation (Hyde County Education Foundation)
This foundation enhances local education by offering scholarships and teacher housing support, helping sustain Ocracoke School.
📬 P.O. Box 1689, 284 Irvin Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, NC 27960
📧 ocracokefoundation@gmail.com
🔗 ocracokefoundation.org
Ocracoke School
A public K–12 school that benefits from nonprofit support to improve its resources and campus.
📬 P.O. Box 189, 120 Schoolhouse Rd, Ocracoke, NC 27960
📞 (252) 928-3251
📧 jowens@hyde.k12.nc.us
🔗 hyde.k12.nc.us
Emergency and Health Services
Ocracoke Fire Protection Association, Inc. / Ocracoke Volunteer Fire Department
A volunteer nonprofit providing essential fire services, training, and safety equipment to the island community.
📍 822 Irvin Garrish Hwy, Ocracoke, NC 27960
📞 (252) 928-4692
🔗 ocracokevfd.org
Ocracoke Health Center, Inc.
Founded in 1981, this nonprofit clinic provides year-round primary care to both residents and visitors.
📬 305 Back Rd, P.O. Box 543, Ocracoke, NC 27960
📞 (252) 928-1511
🔗 ocracokehealthcenter.org
Media and Communications
Ocracoke Community Radio, Inc. (WOVV 90.1 FM)
WOVV is a local station broadcasting music, news, and emergency information. It plays a key role during storms and outages.
📬 P.O. Box 1447, Ocracoke, NC 27960
📞 (252) 928-9688
📧 business@wovv.org
🔗 wovv.rocks
Recreation and Sports
Ocracoke Community Park / Ocracoke Youth Center
The Youth Center provides recreational programs and manages the Community Park, offering baseball, soccer, pickleball, and tennis for all ages.
📍 148 Maurice Ballance Rd, Ocracoke, NC
📧 ocracokecommunityparksocial@gmail.com
🔗 ocracokecommunitypark.org
Ocracoke Community Pool Association
Dedicated to providing a safe and accessible public pool on the island, this nonprofit supports community health, recreation, and swim education through seasonal access and local partnerships.
📬 P.O. Box 456, Ocracoke, NC 27960
📧 ocracokepool@gmail.com
🔗 Facebook Page
Ocracoke Island Running Club
This informal community club promotes fitness and fellowship through group runs, local races, and island-wide events. Open to runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels.
📧 ocracokerunningclub@gmail.com
🔗 Facebook Page
Faith and Spiritual Life
Ocracoke United Methodist Church
A welcoming congregation serving the Ocracoke community through worship, fellowship, and outreach. Weekly services, Bible studies, and seasonal events offer opportunities for spiritual growth and connection.
📍 71 School Road, Ocracoke, NC 27960
📬 P.O. Box 278, Ocracoke, NC 27960
📞 (252) 216-2880
📧 ocracokenccumc@gmail.com
🔗 ocracokeumc.com
Ocracoke Life Saving Church
A nondenominational church focused on faith, fellowship, and service. Known for its vibrant worship services and active community involvement, the church welcomes visitors and residents alike.
📍 459 Lighthouse Road, Ocracoke, NC 27960
📞 (252) 928-9001
📘 Facebook Page
Ocracoke Stella Maris Catholic Chapel
A small Catholic chapel providing seasonal Mass and spiritual support for Catholic residents and visitors. Operated through the Diocese of Raleigh, the chapel offers a peaceful place for prayer and worship.
📍 95 School Road, Ocracoke, NC 27960
📬 P.O. Box 399, Buxton, NC 27920
📞 (252) 995-6370
📧 olsparish365@gmail.com
🔗 ourladyoftheseas.org
📘 Facebook Page
