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3 hours ago

Board Spotlight: Steve Cundall

Our current Board Chair, Steve Cundall, has been involved with the United Way since 1980, inspired by the mission and giving through...

6 hours ago

Donor Spotlight: Dick and Michelle Fairbanks

Dick and Michelle Fairbanks have been longtime supporters of the Cape & Islands United Way, in several capacities. From Dick’s...

Apr 26

25 people to be honored at 25th Best Night gala

The Cape and Islands United Way will celebrate its 25th anniversary Best Night Gala this year by honoring 25 people who played a key role...

Mar 2

United Way Worldwide CEO visits the White House for Black History Month

Angela F. Williams is President and CEO of United Way Worldwide – the first Black woman to lead the organization. During her visit to the...

Feb 1

Cape and Islands United Way Announces 2nd Round of Fuel Assistance

HYANNIS – The Cape and Islands United Way received a $250,000 grant from National Grid to help offset winter heating costs. The utilities...

Dec 16, 2022

United Way Proudly Announces Another $15,000 in Micro Grant Distributions

Awards distributed to support and encourage local volunteerism. HYANNIS, MA - The Cape and Islands United Way (CIUW) has distributed...

Nov 28, 2022

2022 Day of Action

October 20, 2022 Local business helping local nonprofits through volunteering Our annual Day of Action brings together community members...

Sep 28, 2022

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,...

Jul 16, 2022

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

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, 2022

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. ...

Mar 5, 2022

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...