There is More Than One Way to Help

 Join Oak & Ember in the way that fits you best. Attend an event, sponsor an experience, volunteer, donate or bring a useful connection to the table.

Ways to Participate

  • Sponsor

    Put your business behind experiences that bring together local leaders, families and nonprofit partners. Annual and event-specific opportunities are available.

  • Attend

    Come to an Oak & Ember event, meet the organizations we support and enjoy a memorable experience with people who care about the community.

  • Volunteer

    Help with event logistics, guest experience, nonprofit engagement or another need that matches your interests and skills.

  • Donate

    Make a direct contribution through Givebutter to help fund nonprofit grants, mission-aligned community experiences and the work required to generate additional support.

  • Connect

    Introduce Oak & Ember to a nonprofit, sponsor, venue, service provider or community leader who could help move the mission forward.

Family Fun Day RETURNS October 3rd

Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026  |  10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  |  Phillips Farms of Cary

Oak & Ember's third annual Family Fun Day brings families, sponsors and nonprofit partners together for a full day at the farm. Enjoy live music and student performers, crafts, candy, farm animals, adoptable puppies, a foam party and North Carolina's Biggest Water Fight.

Proceeds support Oak & Ember's 2026 nonprofit partners: Band Together NC, Journeymen Triangle, Able to Serve and The Invictus Project.

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Evening Embers

Evening Embers is an intimate gathering built around good conversation, live local music and curated bourbon. It gives guests a relaxed way to meet community-minded professionals and learn about the organizations Oak & Ember supports. Event proceeds help fund local nonprofit partnerships.

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Event Updates

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