As we reflect on 2024, the team at Seaside Vacations is overwhelmed with gratitude for the remarkable impact we've achieved together through the Seaside Cares initiative. This year was marked by extraordinary generosity and collaboration from our community, valued guests, homeowners, and local partners.
Your support made every moment of giving truly memorable.
One highlight of 2024 was the Holiday Drive Trifecta, a campaign that united us in collecting donations for food, toys, and clothing to bring joy and comfort to those in need. This effort exemplified the spirit of the Outer Banks—a community that comes together to care for its own and beyond.
From seasonal campaigns to year-round support, we want to take a moment to celebrate the milestones reached and the lives touched. Thank you for being part of our mission to give back to the place we all cherish. Here's to continuing this journey of kindness in the years to come!
What Is Seaside Cares?
Seaside Cares is Seaside Vacations' charitable giving campaign, working alongside our annual Holiday Drive Trifecta to amplify support for our community throughout the holidays and beyond. Focused on giving back to the Outer Banks, Seaside Cares believes that the quality of life here is enriched by the generosity of those who live, work, vacation, and own property in the area. Guided by an Advisory Committee, our fundraising and volunteer efforts raise money and awareness for the causes we care about. Since Seaside Cares is managed internally by our finance team, 100% of the funds raised go directly to charitable organizations.
2nd Annual Holiday Drive Trifecta
We once again celebrated our Annual Holiday Drive Trifecta, supporting those in need on the Outer Banks through three local donation initiatives. This year, we collected non-perishable food items for both The Beach Food Pantry and Cape Hatteras Food Pantry, new unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots, and essentials like socks, blankets, hoodies, and toiletries for our local seniors at Peak Resources Outer Banks and Spring Arbor Outer Banks. Locals, visitors, owners, and local partners dropped off donations at our Seaside Vacations offices in Kitty Hawk or Avon. We had an incredible turnout this year and we are SO thankful to everyone who helped make this an incredible Seaside Cares holiday donation season.
Donations and Collections
This year, we collected and donated:
Special Thanks to Our Vendors Who Generously Donated
Seaside Cares Donations from Guests Raised Nearly $10,000!!
Together, we were able to provide donations to:
N.E.S.T.
Corolla Wild Horse Fund
Dare Education Foundation
Outer Banks Room at the Inn
Hotline
Help Us Continue to Make a Difference in the Outer Banks
At Seaside Vacations, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the Outer Banks community, and we deeply appreciate your continued support in our ongoing efforts to support the community. Your generosity has fueled meaningful change, and together, we can do even more to support our friends and neighbors.
If you’d like to contribute, there are several convenient ways to donate:
- Guests may opt to donate to Seaside Cares when booking yournext Outer Banks vacation!
- Homeowners can opt to auto-draft an amount from their Seaside Vacations account - monthly, quarterly, annually, or a one-time draft.
- Mail us a check. Mail to 3620 N. Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949 and note on the check that it is a donation to Seaside Cares.
No amount is too small—every contribution adds up to create a wave of support for those who need it most.
Please note: Donations made to Seaside Cares are not tax-deductible. While the funds are donated to tax-deductible organizations, Seaside Cares acts as a fundraising campaign that redistributes contributions to multiple recipients. For this reason, your donation cannot be attributed to a specific recipient.
Thank you for your kindness, compassion, and commitment to the Outer Banks. With your help, we can continue to build a stronger, more connected community.
All the best from your friends at Seaside Vacations!
