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Keeping Cape Cod Kids Warm this Winter

Thanks to a strong partnership with Puritan Cape Cod and the generosity of our community, Cape and Islands United Way (CIUW) is helping more than 200 local children stay warm this winter with new youth Patagonia jackets, along with hats and gloves. Through community support, CIUW raised more than $5,000 to purchase 100 youth winter jackets. This effort was matched by an additional 100 jackets generously donated by Puritan Cape Cod, doubling the impact for children and familie

Dec 14, 2025

2025 Power of the Purse Photo Gallery

Power of the Purse was in full bloom! Thank you to everyone who attended, bid, donated, volunteered, and cheered — your support helps women and families across the Cape & Islands thrive. Because of this community “garden” of support, Women United will: 🌱 Nurture expectant moms at our Community Baby Shower 🌷 Grow opportunity with scholarships for female students at CCCC 📚 Plant early literacy through Reach Out and Read 🌼 Fund vital programs for women and families across ou

Oct 23, 2025

Meet a CIUW Community Partner: A Baby Center

At the Cape and Islands United Way, we believe that every child deserves a strong start in life. That’s why we are proud to support A Baby Center , a vital community resource providing essential supplies and support to local families in need. In a recent interview, we chatted with Robin Hayward, Program Director of A Baby Center, to learn more about their mission, the impact they’re making, and how our partnership is helping to ensure that every baby on Cape Cod has a healthi

Feb 18, 2025

2024 Power of the Purse Photo Gallery

Power of the Purse is not just our annual fundraiser—it's a celebration of unity, empowerment, and community impact. This premier event brings together over 200 influential professionals for an evening filled with networking, inspiration, and excitement. Take a look below at photos from our 2024 event!

Oct 21, 2024

Christine Menard to Receive Community Spirit Award

Christine Menard, the executive director of the Family Pantry of Cape Cod, is being recognized for her work with the Community Spirit award presented by the Cape and Islands United Way, a nonprofit organization on a mission to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our communities to advance the common good on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. Presentation of the award will be a part of the annual Power of the Purse event on Oct. 16 at the Hyannisport Club

Oct 1, 2024

Maureen Wilkens to Receive Woman of Impact Award

Longtime Cape philanthropist Maureen Wilkens of Osterville has been selected as the 2024 Woman of Impact by the Cape and Islands United Way, a nonprofit organization on a mission to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our communities to advance the common good on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. The award is presented annually at the Power of the Purse event set for October 16 at the Hyannisport Club and hosted by Women United, an affinity group of the

Aug 22, 2024