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15 hours ago

2022 Power of the Purse photo gallery

5 days ago

Nauset Disposal’s Trash Bash Planned for Friday, October 21

Orleans, MA – Nauset Disposal is pleased to announce that the company is hosting its annual community fundraiser, Trash Bash, on Friday,...

Sep 19

Cape and Islands United Way to Benefit from Stop & Shop 'Bloomin' 4 Good' Program

The Cape and Islands United Way (CIUW) has been selected as a beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Bloomin’ 4 Good Program for the month of...

Aug 25

Housing Insecurity on Cape Cod and the Islands

by Erin Sadlowski Abraham Maslow was a 1900s psychologist who formulated a theory that would become a well-known psychology and nursing...

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 27

Teen and Adolescent Mental Health on Cape and the Islands

by Erin Sadlowski The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that suicide is the second leading cause of death for...

Jul 8

A Formula Shortage: What’s happening and how to navigate the shortage on Cape Cod and the Islands

by Erin Sadlowski First cleaning supplies, then paper products followed by anything in an aluminum can. These would be the first of a...

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. ...

Apr 15

Welcome Evelyn Nelson as Director of Business Development

Hyannis, MA — The Cape and Islands United Way, a leading social impact nonprofit in the region has welcomed Evelyn (Evy) Nelson as the...

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...

Mar 5

Cape and Islands United Way is seeking Summer college interns

The Cape and Islands United Way is looking for two dynamic, energetic interns who are eager see and learn what a difference one person...

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 31, 2021

Home is where love resides

During the holidays, home is often the center of many traditions, activities and serves as a place of solace. So especially now, it hurts...

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

The Cape and Islands United Way is on the move – literally.

Our offices will be relocating to 396 Main Street, Suite 12, Hyannis in early December. In the meantime, we have vacated our offices in...

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...