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In late September Hurricane Helene, a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane, tore through the Gulf Coast of Florida before sweeping north through Georgia, devastating the Blue Ridge Mountains, and through western North Carolina where entire towns were destroyed with water and fuel supplies being severely disrupted.

Communities have been left in crisis as infrastructure was washed out and millions were left without power or access to Wi-Fi or cell service to reach loved ones and contact emergency services. Rescue operations are still ongoing, with officials working tirelessly to find survivors and restore vital services.

Many RV park and campground owners have faced major destruction in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. In a few cases, deaths have occurred and parks have been completely washed off the map. The OHI Foundation is urgently asking for your support through a donation to support these parks. 100% of your donations go directly to park owners affected by natural disasters, and every dollar makes a difference.
Many OHI members have offered assistance to the RV park and campground owners and operators affected by Hurricane Helen. If you’d like to share your willingness to assist those in need with shelter and other needs, join our Facebook group, Campfire Voices, and leave a comment on the pinned post.

If you wish to help monetarily, the OHI Foundation is working hard to raise $75,000 to support at least 15 parks with grants for Disaster Relief. 100% of funds donated will be distributed directly to campgrounds requesting assistance.

Scholarships to keep you growing

Through generous donations from our members and colleagues, the OHI Foundation awards scholarships for professional development opportunities such as the annual Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (OHCE) and the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality.

When natural disasters strike, it’s in our nature to help

Providing relief, hope, and strength to victims of natural disasters undergoing reconstruction and rehabilitation one family or business at a time. Donate to help the OHI Foundation provide disaster relief support for parks with much needed and immediate financial support.

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Board Of Trustees

Terry Munoz CPO, OHC – The Retreat RV & Camping Resort
Dawn Watanabe, RV LIFE
Marcia Galvin, Normandy Farms
Cyndy Zbierski, Northeast Campground Assn.
Jim Button, OHE, Evergreen Campsites
Michael Hobby, CPO, OHC, Moon Landing RV Park & Marina
Rob Schutter, OHE, Leisure Systems, Inc.
Peter Brown, OHC, Lone Oak Campsites
Lisa Courtney, OHC, Camp Jellystone

Scholarship Opportunities

Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo

The Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo is the industry’s premier trade show focused on possibility-driven professional development and networking. Ranked as a "Top 50" trade show by Trade Show Magazine, OHCE is the perfect annual opportunity to grow your business. Learn from industry-leading experts, network with your peers, engage with the best in the business on the expo floor – and so much more. The OHI Foundation is excited to continue to offer scholarships to OHCE attendees to help increase professional development opportunities for those in the outdoor hospitality industry.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS CLOSED AUGUST 8, 2024

The George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality

Get the tools you need to enhance your skills through a high-quality, in-person cohort program taught by industry experts focusing on business management principles and practices as applied to the outdoor hospitality industry. You’ll learn the competencies necessary to operate a thriving Outdoor Hospitality business. Scholarships cover registration and include a travel stipend.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS CLOSED AUGUST 8, 2024

The George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality

Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS CLOSED AUGUST 8, 2024

The George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS CLOSED AUGUST 8, 2024

Disaster Relief

Has your park been affected by natural disaster?

Parks may apply for any, or all, of the following:

Up to $1,000 Grant For Interim Relief For Personal Use
Up to $3,000 Grant for Interim Relief for Business Use
Up to $1,000 Grant For Providing Shelter, Food, Clothing, etc., to Victims of a Natural Disaster Including Park Staff

* Parks must apply for Disaster Relief Funds within 60 days of experiencing a disaster.

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The OHI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are considered charitable gifts and may qualify as a tax deduction. The OHI Foundation tax identification number is 54-1513754.

Use our convenient online form to make a charitable contribution to the OHI Foundation. Whether you are giving to support a program such as Education or Disaster Relief, or you just want to give a general donation, your donation may be tax-deductible.

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Board Of Trustees

Scholarship Opportunities

Disaster Relief

Has your park been affected by natural disaster?

The OHI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are considered charitable gifts and may qualify as a tax deduction. The OHI Foundation tax identification number is 54-1513754.