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You make the difference.

Your generosity makes relevant, sustainable community impact possible. Each year, we distribute more than $700,000 to local nonprofits to support our community in the areas of health, education, economic stability, basic needs, and housing.

 

Here's what your donation does:

Baby
$100

provides a month of diapers for a family in need 

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$200

feeds one hungry child on the weekends for the entire school year 

Attic Window
$250

provides foreclosure counseling to a household at risk of losing their home 

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$300

provides the outreach support to help three people apply for health insurance, transportation and food assistance 

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$500

provides a struggling family with fuel assistance to stay warm for the winter

Mother with her Son
$750

secures a week of shelter for a mother and child experiencing homelessness 

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$1500

gives a single working parent the opportunity to give his or her infant high-quality infant care for a month 

Caregiver with Patient
$1800

provides caregiver relief with overnight hospice and palliative care for the patient

Videos

United in Purpose, In Action
Cape & Islands United Way

United in Purpose, In Action

At our 2024 Best Night event, we welcomed guests to get an inside look at our work within the community and those who have been impacted by their support. Our collaboration with housing agencies and student support organizations helps us address key areas of need on Cape and the Islands, amplifying the power of United in Purpose.
Meet Bert Talerman, 2024 Visionary Awardee
Cape & Islands United Way

Meet Bert Talerman, 2024 Visionary Awardee

At the 2024 Best Night event, CIUW honored Bert Talerman with our annual Visionary Award. Talerman, president of Cape Cod 5, is being recognized for his long-standing commitment and impact with the United Way as well as numerous other nonprofits on the Cape. Talerman will join business and civic leaders Tony Shepley, Shawn DeLude and Lisa and Richard Oliver as previous individual honorees.
Community Impact: Focus on Housing
Cape and Islands United Way

Community Impact: Focus on Housing

At our 2022 Best Night event, we announced a special appeal for housing stability, in cooperation with Housing Assistance Corporation. Their new program (THRIVE) will provide rental vouchers and financial education for our essential workforce – specifically those working with children and people with developmental disabilities.
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