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Nov 28

2022 Day of Action

October 20, 2022 Local business helping local nonprofits through volunteering Our annual Day of Action brings together community members for an impactful day of volunteering. It is a day to work united with your coworkers to perform a service project at a local nonprofit. This year we exceeded our goals by working with five businesses to support seven different nonprofit partner projects! Projects included: Cape Cod 5 packaging meals at Cape Kid Meals. Cape Cod 5 supporting a

Sep 28

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, October 21. The event will be held at Nauset Disposal’s Orleans location at 3 Rayber Road from 5:30 to 11PM. 100% of the proceeds generated at Trash Bash will go to seven local nonprofit organizations: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod and the Islands, Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative, Cape and Islands United Way, Heroes in Transitio

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 opportunity to honor Lisa and Richard Oliver with our 2022 Visionary Award, and a special appeal for Housing Assistance's THRIVE program, for which we raised $185,000. Save the date for the 25th anniversary of Best Night - Friday, June 23, 2023! #liveunited

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 commitment to the United Way and beyond. The award was presented at June 26th's Best Night fundraising event at the Pelham House Resort. The Visionary Award was established to recognize individuals who “don’t see things are they are but what they could be.” The Olivers truly embody this statement in all they do, and have made an indelible i

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. Their new program, THRIVE (Tools to House Residents in a Vulnerable Economy), will provide rental vouchers and financial education for our essential workforce – specifically those working with children and people with developmental disabilities. $185,000 was raised for THRIVE through the generosity of our supporters in the room that evening,

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 can make to help lift up a community. Interns will work closely with either our director of business development, focused on fundraising and philanthropy, or with our manager of community outreach manager, helping us measure and advance our impact. Interns will be involved in several areas: Project work Event planning and execution Engage and

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 the heart to think of those who lack housing security. Two organizations that work hard to prevent homelessness and stabilize families in their homes are partially funded by your donations to the Cape and Islands United Way. Homeless Prevention Council The mission: The mission of the Homeless Prevention Council (HPC) is to provide personali

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 organizations with programs that are funded by donors like you. Cape Cod Children’s Place The mission: To build resiliency and strength in Cape Cod families, through providing resources, referrals, high quality early childhood education, advocacy and support. Located in Eastham, Cape Cod Children’s Place assists 1,000 families a year. They do this

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 listed a room available which could accommodate up to 6 people in a family. We received an out-of-state phone call by a police department asking us to take a referral for an adult female and her three young girls. They were fleeing immediate danger, in an extremely high risk situation and were all victims of domestic violence and sexual abu

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 from The Family Pantry of Cape Cod. It started in the back of one man’s trunk. Today, the Family Pantry of Cape Cod serves 10,000 people and distributes almost 100,000 bags of groceries a year. Serving this many our of their warehouse at 133 Queen Anne Road in Harwich takes many hands and much coordination. And a lot of resources. That’s wher

Nov 30, 2021

A Story of Thanks

From the clients of the Duffy Health Center Each week through the holiday season the Cape and Islands United Way will share stories of how your support enables impactful partnerships and collaborations that address so many needs in our Cape and Islands Community. Dear United Way Donors, We are writing to thank you for what you have done for us, the clients of the Duffy Health Center. We would like to share with you how this center and its programs make a difference in our liv

Mar 19, 2020

Cape and Islands United Way Establishes Community Response Fund

When we added a Community Response Fund to our 2020 budget, we had no idea we would need to implement it so soon. “We could see we are living in challenging times, but did not expect that our communities would be dealing with a pandemic just months after we established this fund," said Mark Skala, president and CEO of the Cape and Islands United Way. In light of the coronavirus outbreak, it's clear that these funds will be needed in the very short term. The Cape and Islands U

Sep 26, 2019

2nd Annual Power of the Purse

A Women United Event September 25, 2019 at the Hyannisport Club What a wonderful evening. The view was incredible, the food was delicious, the bags, totes, purses and packages were drool-worthy. But none could be outdone by the room full of wonderful people who came out to lift up the women and families in our Cape Cod community. A special thanks to our generous donors, sponsors and bidders who used the power of their purses for such good: Turtle Rock LLC, The Cooperative Ban

Sep 9, 2019

New Funding Guidelines for 2020 Grant Cycle

The Cape and Islands United Way is excited to announce some key changes to the process, eligibility and funding cycle for 2020 grant applicants. The first change is an expanded, two-year grant funding period. Organizations applying in the fall of 2019 will be applying for funding fromJuly 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022. This multi-year funding will increase focus on outcomes and allow more opportunities for deeper and richer partnerships. Two-year funding also allows for more

Mar 8, 2019

March United

A Women United Event March 7th was a wonderful evening of women coming together to support our youngest citizens. Thank you to the JFK Hyannis Museum and our guest speaker, Lauren Wolk, author of the best-selling Wolf Hollow, which received a 2017 Newbery Honor medal and numerous other awards. The event was hosted by Women United, an affinity group of the Cape and Islands United Way. The evening supported Strong from the Start, a platform of programs designed to ensure local

Jan 18, 2019

Mass 2-1-1: Resources for workers effected by the partial government shutdown

As the government shutdown enters its 28th day, the effects are starting to be felt by the 420,000 federal employees working without pay and the 380,000 federal employees who have been furloughed. Last week, thousands of federal employees missed their first paychecks of 2019. Just as significant, during shutdown, janitors, security guards, and other federal contractors receive no back pay. In response, the Cape and Islands United Way and its community partners are preparing f

Oct 1, 2018

A powerful evening

Recap of Power of the Purse: A Women United Event A woman’s handbag can be a style statement, a practical tote for life’s necessities, a proud symbol of success, a catch-all so she is always prepared. At the inaugural Power of the Purse, held at the Hyannisport Club, the purse was a metaphor for strength. More than 100 women came together on September 26th to lift up the children and families in our community, by bidding on some very special purses, bags, and accessories. The