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Please join us on April 25th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM  at the Hilton Garden Inn, 5353 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk  for a very special evening in support of OBX Room in the Inn , Dare County’s only homeless shelter. The evening will feature: Music by Mixin’ Mike, an exciting silent auction , and a lively live auction. Bid on everything from local restaurant dinners and massages to family adventures, vacations, staycations, and exclusive experiences! This event is more th

Dear Friends of Room In The Inn, Homelessness doesn’t take a break when dangerous winter weather looms. For those experiencing unsheltered homelessness, safe, warm shelter can be the difference between life and death. The shelter has been full or nearly for much of the last two months. By the numbers since November 1, we have provided 2974 meals, 990 room nights, and the average age was 51. A special thank you to  Kitty Hawk UMC, All Saints, Colington UMC, Manteo First Assemb

Dear Friends of Room In The Inn, We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. OBX Room In The Inn is now in its 16th season of providing food, shelter, and clothing to our neighbors in need, and we are deeply grateful for your continued support. This November alone, we provided 198 room nights , served 601 meals , and supported guests with an average age of 58 . These numbers reflect both the growing need in our community and the compassion of those who rally to help. A heartfe

🎄 Join Us for A Graceful Christmas Concert ! 🎶 The holiday season is a time for music, community, and joyful celebration—and we would love for you to be a part of it! Please join us on December 21st at 4:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church By The Sea for a special Christmas performance presented by The Grateful Friends. This festive concert, A Graceful Christmas , will be filled with beautiful music, warm fellowship, and the spirit of the season. Best of all, the event is comp

Grab lunch, give hope! Our annual Lunch-to-Go  fundraiser is back—and every meal helps fund our shelter season. For just $25, you’ll get a delicious lunch AND help provide warmth, safety, and support to those in need this fall. We hope to see you there!

Looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Here's your chance to roll up your sleeves and make an impact! Our...

On September 22, Skydive OBX will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most tandem parachute jumps in 24 hours. It’s a...

Dear Friends of Room In The Inn,  As summer winds down and families prepare for the back-to-school season, we're also looking ahead with...

At the conclusion of each season, we take a moment to recognize the volunteers who make a profound difference in our community. This...

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that our esteemed board member, Ashley “Scout” Schillings, has been nominated and selected for...

Last week, we wrapped up our 16th season  of providing shelter for homeless adults on the Outer Banks. From November 1st until closing,...

Community acknowledgement is a powerful tool that breathes life into our communal spaces. By recognizing and valuing the efforts of...

Below is a list of just some of the services we have provided so far in the 2024-2025 season: -Assisted 6 guests travel to Elizabeth City...

You're Invited! Join us on April 21st for a charming night at the Kitty Hawk Pier to support the Outer Banks homeless. Enjoy live music...

Come see Duo Romantico at Sunday, December 10th at the Grace Lutheran Church in Nags Head. This is a free public concert to benefit our...

OBX Room in The Inn (RITI), Dare County’s only shelter for homeless and displaced adults, today announced the arrival of Shari Fiveash,...

On October 8th, St. Andrews By The Sea hosted an Empty Bowls Fundraiser to Fight Hunger. The proceeds benefited the Beach Food Pantry,...

On 9/13/2022, The North Banks Rotary Club presented the The OBX Room in the Inn with a $3000 grant for guest services. The money will go...

The OBX Room in the Inn was recently awarded a three-year capacity building grant from the SECU Foundation - the largest grant in the...

Did you here RITI's great news!? RITI received approval from the State Employees Credit Union Foundation for a $40,000 two year Capacity...