Interfaith Community Outreach

What Interfaith Community Outreach does

Interfaith Community Outreach (ICO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in July 2003 and operating since January 1, 2004, headquartered in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, with a secondary office in Grandy. The organization provides emergency financial assistance and wraparound support services to individuals and families facing temporary crisis in Dare and Currituck Counties. Its core programs include Temporary Emergency Crisis Assistance (rent, utilities, basic needs), the Cancer Outreach Program (transportation, mileage reimbursement, lodging, financial support), the Veterans Outreach Program, the Disaster Relief Program (in coordination with Outer Banks Community Foundation and Dare County Emergency Management), the Sound Minds mental health outreach program, EnergyShare heating assistance for Currituck County, Home Rehabilitation (handicap ramps and repairs via Duck United Methodist Church's Caring Hands Group), and the URP-24 Urgent Repair Grant program.

ICO operates as a grant- and donation-funded nonprofit and does not charge clients for services; revenue is sourced from 48 supporting Dare and Currituck faith communities, Dare County, the Town of Kill Devil Hills, community and government grants, municipal partnerships, fundraising events (e.g., the Alice Kelly Memorial Billfish Tournament, Golf Classic, Power of Pink), civic groups, individuals, and businesses. It is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors with an Executive Committee (Chair Lynda Burek, Co-Chair Bob Palombo, Secretary Lee Fallon, Treasurer Karen DeBellis) and is led day-to-day by Executive Director Jenniffer Albanese, supported by a Cancer Outreach Program Manager, an Outreach Coordinator, and an MSW Fellow. The organization holds a GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency and has received three Non-Profit of the Year awards (Outer Banks Chamber 2013, Currituck Chamber 2015 and 2024) plus a 2025 Governor's Volunteer Service Award.

Since founding, ICO has served over 19,000 individuals in Dare and Currituck counties. Its 2015 absorption of the Outer Banks Cancer Support Group (Alice Kelly Memorial) seeded the Cancer Outreach Program, and its service model — combining interfaith funding, volunteer labor trained by Dare County DSS, and county-level civic partnerships — creates a consolidated point of intake that has proven durable through three statewide awards and a continuously broadening grant and event portfolio.

Name

Interfaith Community Outreach

Legal name

Interfaith Community Outreach, Inc.

Website

https://interfaithoutreach.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Interfaith Community Outreach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2003 that provides emergency financial assistance and crisis support — including rent, utilities, cancer patient services, veterans outreach, disaster relief, mental health, and heating aid — to individuals and families in Dare and Currituck Counties, North Carolina, funded by 48 local churches, grants, and community fundraisers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Social Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Community Housing Services (62422), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE), Disaster Recovery & Emergency Housing Assistance Programs (FSALAKAK)

Keywords

• Emergency crisis assistance
• Nonprofit social services
• Community outreach programs
• Veteran family support
• Disaster relief services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kill Devil Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Interfaith Community Outreach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free emergency crisis assistance and social services to individuals and families in Dare and Currituck Counties, North Carolina. Its portfolio of programs includes Temporary Emergency Crisis Assistance, Cancer Outreach, Veterans Outreach, Disaster Relief, Home Rehabilitation, Sound Minds (mental health), EnergyShare, and URP-24, all delivered at no cost to clients and funded through donations, grants, and fundraising events.

Product overview

Interfaith Community Outreach is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides emergency assistance and support services to individuals and families facing temporary crises in Dare and Currituck Counties, North Carolina. The organization operates multiple integrated programs including Emergency Crisis Assistance, Cancer Outreach, Veterans Outreach, Disaster Relief, Home Rehabilitation, Sound Minds (mental health), and the EnergyShare heating assistance program. These programs work together to provide financial assistance, transportation support, counseling services, and emergency resources to help community members regain stability during difficult times.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cancer Outreach Program: Provides financial assistance, transportation support, and resources to individuals and families facing cancer.
• Sound Minds
• Veteran Outreach
• Disaster Relief

Products and services

• Temporary Emergency Crisis Assistance

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Duck United Methodist Church – Caring Hands GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICO partners with Duck United Methodist Church – Caring Hands Group to build ramps and complete small home rehabilitation projects to help residents maintain a safe living environment. Caring Hands ministry provides construction and repair services including handicap ramps, painting, and storm-damaged area repairs.
• The Outer Banks Community FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICO partners with The Outer Banks Community Foundation in the event of a natural disaster or hurricane for disaster recovery coordination and support.
• Dare County Emergency ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICO partners with Dare County Emergency Management for disaster recovery coordination during natural disasters and hurricanes.
• Cape Hatteras United Methodist MenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICO partners with Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men for disaster recovery volunteer support during natural disasters.
• Atlantic Autism ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICO partners with Atlantic Autism Services for volunteer coordination, with Ayden joining the ICO team each Friday through this partnership to assist with daily tasks.
• Crossroads OBXminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICO partners with Crossroads OBX, a Christ-centered outreach organization, to provide referrals and support for individuals in need who are seeking life transformation and community connection.
• Grace Lutheran ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrace Lutheran Church hosts the annual Strings in the Spring benefit concert to support ICO's programs and mission.
• Alice Kelly Memorial / Pirate's Cove Billfish TournamentcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerICO partners with the Alice Kelly Memorial Ladies-Only Billfish Tournament (part of Pirate's Cove Billfish Tournament) to raise funds for the Cancer Outreach Program. The tournament donates proceeds annually ($53,000 in 2025, $27,606 in 2015) to support local cancer patients with transportation and financial assistance.
• Dare County Department of Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICO volunteers are recruited and trained by Dare County Department of Social Services to ensure proper protocols and procedures for assisting clients facing emergency crises.
• 48 Dare and Currituck ChurchescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICO funding and support comes from 48 faith communities across Dare and Currituck counties, representing the interfaith collaborative foundation of the organization.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Salvation Army - Eastern North Carolina: National faith-based nonprofit providing emergency rent, utility, and basic needs assistance in eastern NC. Closely comparable to ICO's core crisis assistance mission, with similar faith-rooted funding model but vastly greater scale and infrastructure.
• Catholic Charities Diocese of Raleigh: Faith-based social services organization serving North Carolina including crisis assistance, housing support, and refugee services. Comparable to ICO in faith-rooted community service delivery model, though with broader program scope and statewide reach.
• NC 211: Statewide information and referral service connecting residents to social services including emergency assistance. Comparable as a referral and resource-navigation platform that complements and overlaps with ICO's services across North Carolina.
• United Way of Northeast North Carolina: Regional United Way affiliate covering northeastern NC counties including areas adjacent to ICO's service region. Comparable as a community fundraiser and social services funder with similar donor-base model but broader programmatic reach.
• American Red Cross - Eastern North Carolina Region: Larger national nonprofit with regional presence in eastern NC providing disaster relief, emergency assistance, and military/veteran support. Comparable to ICO's disaster relief and veterans programs but at greater scale and broader geographic scope.

Direct peers

• HopeLine (NC): North Carolina-based crisis hotline and support organization providing mental health and crisis intervention services. Comparable to ICO's Sound Minds mental health outreach program in target population and crisis response mission.
• Outer Banks Community Foundation: Regional community foundation serving the same Outer Banks geography as ICO, including disaster recovery partnerships. Directly comparable as a regional grantmaker and emergency relief coordinator operating in the same service territory.
• Dare County Department of Social Services: Public agency providing emergency assistance and social services in Dare County. ICO volunteers are actually trained by this department, reflecting the close operational partnership and overlapping client populations they both serve.

Regional players

• Food Bank of the Albemarle: Regional food bank serving northeastern North Carolina including communities near Dare and Currituck. Directly comparable as a community-based emergency food and relief services provider in the same geographic region, with overlapping donor and partner networks.
• Meals on Wheels - Dare County: Local Meals on Wheels affiliate serving Dare County with food and nutrition assistance for seniors. Comparable as a community-rooted, volunteer-driven emergency support organization in the same service area, focused on vulnerable populations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ICOOBX
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Interfaith-Community-Outreach/106861716027257?ref=sgm
• Instagraminstagram.com/icoobx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/interfaith-community-outreach

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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