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2022 Power of the Purse photo gallery

Aug 13

United Way receives major grant from Eversource

The Cape and Islands United Way has received a $62,000 grant from Eversource Energy to continue supporting areas around food security,...

Jul 16

Best Night 2022 Photo Gallery

Our 24th Best Night of the Year was celebrated at the Pelham House Resort in Dennisport. Highlights of the evening included the...

Jul 6

2022 Visionary Award: Lisa & Richard Oliver

We were thrilled to honor Lisa and Richard Oliver with the 2022 Cape and Islands United Way Visionary Award, honoring their long-standing...

Jun 28

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. ...

May 13

United Way Hosts 4th Annual Community Baby Shower

Hyannis, MA — The Cape and Islands United Way has completed their 4th annual Community Baby Shower, having served 63 families on Cape Cod...

Apr 13

United Way honors Richard and Lisa Oliver

Couple will receive 2022 Visionary Award Lisa and Richard Oliver of Cotuit are being recognized with the 2022 Cape and Islands United Way...

Jan 12

An evening with Casey Sherman

We are thrilled to host Casey Sherman for a special performance at the Chatham Orpheum on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

Dec 22, 2021

Giving children the opportunity to thrive.

We continue to share stories of how your support makes a difference in our community. Today’s thank you highlights two educational...

Dec 18, 2021

Independence House Family Success Story

This story was shared with us from our community partners at Independence House - no names or identities are revealed. In January 2021 we...

Dec 17, 2021

Donor Support Fills Crucial Need This Winter

Thanks to YOUR support to the Cape and Islands United Way, individuals and families are provided with food and healthy eating education...

Oct 30, 2021

Funding Announcement: Community Impact Grants Deadline for Letters of Intent: November 29, 2021

The Cape and Islands United Way is committed to improving lives, strengthening communities, and creating lasting change on Cape Cod,...

Sep 28, 2021

1st Annual Golf Tournament: Photo Gallery

What a day! The weather was absolutely perfect and we are already working on securing a date to do it all again next year! A huge thanks...

Sep 28, 2021

4th Annual Power of the Purse: Photo Gallery

A wonderful evening on September 22 at the Hyannisport Club! In addition to a silent auction with some very special purses and packages,...

Aug 19, 2021

Power of the Purse: An evening of charity and camaraderie

A woman’s handbag can be a style statement, a practical tote for life’s necessities, a proud symbol of success, a catchall so she is...

Aug 19, 2021

Community Resource Housing establishes new application for outer Cape wait list

Community Housing Resource, Inc. has had an application process open to establish a wait list for CHR’s year-round rental housing as...

Aug 11, 2021

CEO Corner: Making a difference

Because of YOU – our generous supporters and volunteers -- the Cape and Islands United Way has been making a meaningful impact at a time...

Jul 27, 2021

United Way collaboration focuses on food security

Agency provides major funding for Riverway Project The Cape and Islands United Way (CIUW) awarded a $75,000 grant to the Family Table...

Jul 2, 2021

Best Night 2021 – Photo Gallery

How great it was to be #reunited again! Best Night 2021 was a beautiful evening all around – celebrated at the Pelham House Resort...

Jun 1, 2021

By the Way

A note from our CEO Hello, summer! After a very challenging and isolating year, it feels so good to see the hope and promise of a new...