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Island Women is a diverse group of women with many talents and resources who, through community action, enhance the quality of life on Pleasure Island for residents and guests. Initially organized by a group of local women business owners and retail employees to help revitalization efforts and support women business owners on Pleasure Island. We obtained 501(c)3 designation in 2008 and today our membership is almost 300 women strong, and our mission has expanded to:   
  • To support community outreach programs to provide a safe and healthy environment. 
  • To nurture education and literacy. 
  • To encourage and mentor women.
  • To contribute to environmental improvements that enhance public spaces. 
  • To raise funds to support the mission of Island Women.

Our motto is “Invite, Include, Inspire”. We offer women the opportunity to become connected, involved and engaged through our volunteer efforts and social activities.  

Our work focuses on the following areas - 

  1. Community Outreach: We partner with local NGOs, schools, and the communities of Carolina and Kure Beaches to benefit those who work and play on Pleasure Island. 
  1. Education, Support and Mentoring: We work with the community and in the schools to provide opportunities for education and literacy initiatives.
  2. Membership Betterment and Support:  We strengthen the social fabric of the women of IW by promoting cultural, educational and social activities.  
  3. Fundraising: Fundraising activities play a vital role in our organization as it supports our work on Pleasure Island and provides opportunities for volunteers to connect and make a positive impact on our community 
Our bylaws are available upon request. Please contact info@islandwomen.org
2025 Anthony's Way Big Check

To date over $270,000 and thousands of volunteer hours have been logged to support our work on Pleasure Island and neighboring communities.   These are some of the organizations supported by Island Women.


A Bike for Every Child                     CB Trash Walkers Lower Cape Fear Hospice
Crawl for Paws                 Little Free Libraries Martha's Kitchen
A Safe Place                         Education without walls Meals on Wheels (St. Paul’s)               
American Legion CB             Friends of CB       Murray Middle School                        
Ashley High School                   Good Shepherd Center          Nourish NC              
( *CB = Carolina Beach) Help Center of Federal Point Ocean Cure CB Lacrosse team     Island Wildlife  Pleasure Island Relief Fund CBPD Bike Rodeo    Modern Widows Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project
CB Beach Wheelchairs   Island Cottage Sky Watch Bird Rescue
CB Blueliners Foundation   Island Men Dragon Boat Triangle Rabbit Rescue
CB Elementary School   Island Montessori
CB Mural Project    Katie B. Hines Senior Center
CB Ocean Rescue    Kure Beach Mats
CB Parks and Greenway    Kure Beach Traffic Garden
CB Story Walk    Kure Beach Wheelchairs