The only shelter in Dare County for unhoused persons announced Monday its board of directors for the coming year.
John Head will serve as chairman of the 2025-26 season for OBX Room in The Inn, or RITI. Head is director of sales for Resort Realty.
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The mission of the nonprofit, faith-based organization is to provide food, shelter, and assistance during the winter months to unhoused and displaced adults living in Dare County. The shelter is to run from Nov. 1 to April 30, 2026.
Chair-elect for the board is Chris Kelley Cimko, president of Cimko Strategies, LLC. Serving as vice chair and treasurer is Scout Shillings, who is in communications and education for the Outer Banks Association of Realtors. Randy Jones with eXp Realty is in the role of secretary.
“Our Board is a partnership of caring neighbors who come from many walks of life here on the Outer Banks,” Head said in a release. “They are accomplished individuals who bring with them experience, perspective and a keen understanding of the important role RITI plays in our community. Together, they create a strong and committed Board.”
During the 2024-25 season, the inn provided 1,643 room nights and 4,935 meals to guests with the support of 20 churches and 143 volunteers.
“We couldn’t shelter up to 20 people each night without the support and kindness of our local churches. Each week they generously provide meals for our residents,” Shari Fiveash, President of RITI said in a statement. “In fact, we recently met with many of the Church Coordinators and were deeply impressed by their strong commitment. We are so thankful for the churches that participate in the RITI program. The fact that RITI has been in existence since 2009, and started in OBX churches, is a strong example of the caring and commitment from our churches and the broader local community.”
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