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Power of the Purse: An evening of charity and camaraderie
A woman’s handbag can be a style statement, a practical tote for life’s necessities, a proud symbol of success, a catchall so she is...
Aug 19, 2021


Community Resource Housing establishes new application for outer Cape wait list
Community Housing Resource, Inc. has had an application process open to establish a wait list for CHR’s year-round rental housing as...
Aug 19, 2021


CEO Corner: Making a difference
Because of YOU – our generous supporters and volunteers -- the Cape and Islands United Way has been making a meaningful impact at a time...
Aug 11, 2021


United Way collaboration focuses on food security
Agency provides major funding for Riverway Project The Cape and Islands United Way (CIUW) awarded a $75,000 grant to the Family Table...
Jul 27, 2021

Best Night 2021 – Photo Gallery
How great it was to be #reunited again! Best Night 2021 was a beautiful evening all around – celebrated at the Pelham House Resort...
Jul 2, 2021

By the Way
A note from our CEO Hello, summer! After a very challenging and isolating year, it feels so good to see the hope and promise of a new...
Jun 1, 2021

New micro grants awarded to help fund toy library, fresh food deliveries
Our Mobilizing Volunteers Micro Grant Program offers one-time funding opportunities of up to $2,500 to support and encourage local...
May 10, 2021

National Volunteer Week: April 18- 24
By Emily Haber and Mark Skala As we celebrate our second National Volunteer Week since the start of the pandemic, we want to reflect upon...
Apr 22, 2021

Building blocks
Women United funds local nonprofits with an additional $3,500 Women United, an affinity group of the Cape and Islands United Way, awarded...
Mar 30, 2021

DeLude to Receive Visionary Award
The Cape and Islands United Way will present the second annual Visionary Award to Shawn DeLude, owner of Nauset Disposal and well-known...
Mar 22, 2021


Cape and Islands United Way Grants $85,000+ to Local Nonprofits
Early last year, the Cape and Islands United Way established a new, two-year grant period, awarding more than twenty nonprofit partners...
Mar 12, 2021

Women United gives boost to A Baby Center
One of the many challenges brought on by the pandemic has been affordable access to diapers and baby formula. Just ask Robin Hayward,...
Feb 19, 2021


A note from our CEO
It continues to inspire us – to see the best of our community rise up and lift up neighbors in need during the worst of times. I am truly...
Feb 19, 2021

Welcome new board members and staff
New board members During our January meeting, David B. Smith and Beth Opishinski were elected to the Cape and Islands United Way's board...
Feb 18, 2021

Rockland’s Smith joins United Way board
At the January meeting of the Cape and Islands Board of Directors, David B. Smith, CFA, was elected as newest board member. Smith, a...
Feb 1, 2021

Seeking volunteers for COVID-19 helpline
Posted on behalf of the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment Communications Team Since January 19, the County has been...
Jan 28, 2021

Nearly 2,000 holiday meals being made for families across Cape Cod
Cape and Islands United Way, Cape Cod Foundation and Rockland Trust join forces to help. Close to 2,000 individual Thanksgiving meals...
Nov 19, 2020

Cape and Islands United Way announces new volunteerism site
We are excited to announce a change in how the Cape and Islands United Way supports volunteerism in our community. ​ As you may know, we...
Oct 26, 2020


The Chandlers: A legacy of charity
The Cape and Islands United Way is privileged to be one of several recipients of the Robert and Mary Katherine Chandler Family Trust. Bob...
Oct 5, 2020


Cape Cod Potato Chips celebrates 40th with a special gift to our community.
There isn't anyone who lives on or loves Cape Cod who doesn't know about Cape Cod Potato Chips. The company has a great story to tell,...
Aug 25, 2020
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