Hello, everyone. We are thinking of your health and well-being during these unprecedented times. We hope you and your loved ones are safe – and continue to be safe – until we can get through this together. Here is a recap of what's new and upcoming with Women United. Women United in the community We want to assure you that Women United remains strong in our mission, and we are still serving the needs of our community – which are still present and perhaps growing in many diff

Women United, an affinity group of the Cape and Islands United Way, is proud to announce their newest initiative for 2020, which includes a scholarship and emergency assistance funds for students at Cape Cod Community College (CCCC). The goal is to support the retention of students pursuing degrees working with children and families in two ways: 1) A $1,000 scholarship awarded at the College’s annual Evening of Excellence in May, and 2) $5,000 for an emergency assistance prog

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

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

Reading aloud is one of the most important things you can do to prepare your child to succeed in school and in life. Which s just one of the reasons the Cape and Islands United Way is proud to participate in Reach Out and Read. Right now, Barnes & Noble in the Cape Cod Mall is partnering with us on a Reach Out and Read book drive! Donate a book through December 31st, and give the gift of reading aloud to a local child. Why is reading aloud so important? Reading is the foundat

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

In the spirit of a traditional baby shower, our first Community Baby Shower on April 29th was a celebration for new and expectant mothers. The event also served low-income families by showering them with baby supplies and access to valuable resources – to help give them a stronger start to parenthood. The Community Baby Shower stems from our Strong from the Start initiative, a platform of programs and activities designed to reduce the achievement gap, create an ecosystem of c