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Aug 23, 2020
Micro Grant awarded to Creative Outlets and the Cape Cod Museum of Art
The Cape and Islands United Way recently awarded another outstanding project for the Mobilizing Volunteers Micro Grant Program.
Aug 5, 2020
The special ingredient is love... and a whole lot of olive oil.
The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly changed the world we live in. And sometimes, challenges turn into wonderful gifts we could never...
Jul 31, 2020
Parenthood doesn't wait for a pandemic to pass.
As we've seen with so many events scheduled in 2020, the Cape and Islands United Way's 3rd annual Community Baby Shower was done a bit...
Jun 9, 2020
Announcing 2020-2021 Community Impact Grants
The Cape and Islands United Way makes an impact year-round through collaborations, partnerships and connecting people with solutions to...
May 19, 2020
Cape and Islands United Way responds to community needs during pandemic
UPDATED AUGUST 11, 2020 Since early April, the Cape and Islands United Way’s COVID-19 Community Response Fund has distributed grants to...
Apr 7, 2020
Additional crisis relief funding for local nonprofits
We are continuously assessing the needs of our community and committed to providing access to funds quickly and efficiently during the...
Apr 6, 2020
First round of funding distributed under COVID-19 Community Response Fund
The Cape and Islands United Way established this fund to ​provide support for local nonprofits on the front lines. The first priority...
Mar 26, 2020
COVID-19: What we're doing, and how you can help.
Supporting the local nonprofits that support our community In this time of crisis, we are committed to providing access to funds quickly...
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...
Feb 27, 2020
Nonprofit Spotlight: The Family Pantry of Cape Cod
The Family Pantry of Cape Cod provides food and clothing to those in need. They welcome people of every age, race, color, national...
Feb 18, 2020
Shepley to receive Visionary Award
The Cape and Islands United Way is pleased to announce that Tony Shepley will be receiving the inaugural Visionary Award to be presented...
Jan 28, 2020
Supporting students at 4Cs
Women United, an affinity group of the Cape and Islands United Way, is proud to announce their newest initiative for 2020, which includes...
Jan 27, 2020
Nonprofit Spotlight: Faith Family Kitchen
We take a holistic approach to address the physical, nutritional, and mental health of our community. Part of that approach is ensuring...
Dec 26, 2019
Something More with Chris Boyd
Podcast features Mark Skala of the Cape and Islands United Way. Chris welcomes Mark Skala, who discusses how the Cape and Islands United...
Nov 30, 2019
From our President & CEO: A note of thanks
In this season of giving thanks, we at the Cape and Islands United Way are so grateful to all of our donors, supporters and partners....
Nov 27, 2019
Our mission comes to life!
The Cape and Islands United Way unites to improve lives, strengthen communities and create lasting change on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard...
Nov 23, 2019
Mark your calendars in 2020!
BEST NIGHT 2020 Sunday, June 28 It all started with a garden party. Now, 22 years later, Best Night has become the signature fundraising...
Nov 18, 2019
Seeking VISTA member for 2019-2020
For a second year, the Cape and Islands United Way has been approved for a VISTA member. AmeriCorps VISTA members serve as a catalyst for...
Nov 14, 2019
Holiday Benefit Shopping Night at Puritan
GIVING TUESDAY | DECEMBER 3, 2019 6-8 PM at Puritan, Hyannis In the spirit of #GivingTuesday, kick off your holiday shopping with a...
Oct 9, 2019
Power of the Purse makes a statement
It was a wonderful evening. In its second year, the event more than doubled its gross proceeds from the previous year. The view was...
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