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You make the difference.

Your generosity makes relevant, sustainable community impact possible. Each year, we distribute more than $700,000 to local nonprofits to support our community in the areas of health, education, economic stability, basic needs, and housing.

 

Here's what your donation does:

Baby
$100

provides a month of diapers for a family in need 

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$200

feeds one hungry child on the weekends for the entire school year 

Attic Window
$250

provides foreclosure counseling to a household at risk of losing their home 

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$300

provides the outreach support to help three people apply for health insurance, transportation and food assistance 

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$500

provides a struggling family with fuel assistance to stay warm for the winter

Mother with her Son
$750

secures a week of shelter for a mother and child experiencing homelessness 

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$1500

gives a single working parent the opportunity to give his or her infant high-quality infant care for a month 

Caregiver with Patient
$1800

provides caregiver relief with overnight hospice and palliative care for the patient

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Community Impact: Focus on Housing
Cape and Islands United Way

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) will provide rental vouchers and financial education for our essential workforce – specifically those working with children and people with developmental disabilities.
Jen Villa, 2023 Woman of Impact
Cape & Islands United Way

Jen Villa, 2023 Woman of Impact

2023 Power of the Purse at the Hyannisport Club, honoring Jen Villa as the Woman of Impact,
The Impact of Your Support
Cape and Islands United Way

The Impact of Your Support

Our mission is to unite people and to improve lives, creating lasting change on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Video from our 21st annual Best Night of the Year.
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