Improving Lives: 5-Year Snapshot of Community Impact

TOGETHER, we can build a stronger community where everyone thrives. These are just some of the many accomplishments made possible by the generosity of our partners, donors, sponsors, advocates and volunteers:

$2.5 million

Awarded to support more than 150 programs and services on Cape Cod & the Islands

$250,000

Distributed to provide fast solutions for our community in times of crisis

$100,000

Granted to fund critical programs that support women and children

$200,000

More than 65 small projects funded that make a large impact and engage volunteers

$210,000

Additional funding raised to support housing and food security

$250,000

Distributed to local nonprofits to help residents offset winter heating costs

Together — with our donors, volunteers, partners and sponsors — we work for a community where every child has an equal opportunity to thrive, every family has the resources to become self-reliant, and every person has a safe place to call home. The Cape and Islands United Way partners with more than 30 local nonprofits to fund programs that address these critical issues, making a positive difference in the lives of more than 50,000 people every year. ​

Our focus areas

Creating Housing Stability

• Case management for individuals and families at risk of homelessness

• Emergency shelter for individuals and families at risk of homelessness

• Emergency housing for elderly and disabled persons

• Transitional housing assistance for youths and young adults

Promoting Health

• Respite and engagement for Alzheimer's caregivers

• Recovery coaching for individuals with substance abuse disorders

• Provider training for family childcare workers

• Out of school programs for children in low-income families
  

Improving Educational Success

• Inclusive learning preschool experiences designed to reach all children

• Mindfulness training trauma-informed mindfulness programs in schools

• Youth mentoring one-to-one programs for disadvantaged youth

• STEM programs to support critical thinking, analysis, and collaboration

Encouraging Economic Stability

• Supplementing critical needs for infants and toddlers

• Weekend and summer food for school-aged children

• Healthy eating for programs to support healthy living

• Food, fuel and rental assistance

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The mission of the Cape & Islands United Way is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our communities to advance the common good.

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