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$115,000 grant from National Grid helps offset winter heating costs for residents
The Cape and Islands United Way received a $115,000 grant from National Grid’s charitable foundation to help offset winter heating costs....
Feb 9, 2024


Stories of Impact
You make our mission possible. The money we raise is invested with more than 30 collaborators who work with the Cape & United Way to...
Jan 29, 2024


Volunteer Spotlight: Ashley Clark
The Cape & Islands United Way’s newest volunteer is Miss Cape Cod, Ashley Clark! 22-year-old Ashley, who is a product developer for The...
Jan 27, 2024


Keeping Our Neighbors Warm
$115,000 Donation for Fuel Assistance from National Grid We are so happy to announce that it has received a $115,000 donation from...
Dec 20, 2023


Cape & Islands United Way Honors Bert Talerman
Talerman to receive 2024 Visionary Award Business executive, community volunteer, and a leader in Cape Cod philanthropy, Robert “Bert”...
Dec 12, 2023

Cape and Islands United Way Awards $20,000 in Microgrants to Local Organizations
CAPE AND ISLANDS, MA – The Cape and Islands United Way is happy to announce that in their most recent round of micro grant funding,...
Sep 8, 2023

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...
Jul 23, 2023


Villa to receive Woman of Impact award
Women United and United Way to honor her community contributions Businesswoman, artist, community advocate and entrepreneur Jen Villa has...
Jun 29, 2023


80 New and Expectant Parents Celebrated at 5th Annual Community Baby Shower
It was a beautiful day for so many reasons. A gorgeous Sunday afternoon filled with helping hands, smiles, and best of all, expecting...
May 9, 2023


25 people to be honored at 25th Best Night gala
The Cape and Islands United Way will celebrate its 25th anniversary Best Night Gala this year by honoring 25 people who played a key role...
Apr 26, 2023


United Way Worldwide CEO visits the White House for Black History Month
Angela F. Williams is President and CEO of United Way Worldwide – the first Black woman to lead the organization. During her visit to the...
Mar 2, 2023

National Grid Foundation and United Way Team Up to Offer Fuel Assistance to Families in Need
National Grid partners with United Way, the Good Neighbor Energy Fund to deliver an initial $1 million in winter bill relief to...
Oct 25, 2022


Cape and Islands United Way Continues to Support and Encourage Volunteerism
New micro grants awarded to help fund food distribution, warm clothing, and grief training. HYANNIS, MA - The Cape and Island s United...
Oct 11, 2022

Cookies for a Cause
Now through October 31, Chick-fil-A Cape Cod will donate .25 of each delicious chocolate chunk cookie to the Cape and Islands United Way...
Oct 6, 2022


Oct 3, 2022


Nauset Disposal’s Trash Bash Planned for Friday, October 21
Orleans, MA – Nauset Disposal is pleased to announce that the company is hosting its annual community fundraiser, Trash Bash, on Friday,...
Sep 28, 2022


Cape and Islands United Way to Benefit from Stop & Shop 'Bloomin' 4 Good' Program
The Cape and Islands United Way (CIUW) has been selected as a beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Bloomin’ 4 Good Program for the month of...
Sep 19, 2022


Housing Insecurity on Cape Cod and the Islands
by Erin Sadlowski Abraham Maslow was a 1900s psychologist who formulated a theory that would become a well-known psychology and nursing...
Aug 25, 2022

United Way receives major grant from Eversource
The Cape and Islands United Way has received a $62,000 grant from Eversource Energy to continue supporting areas around food security,...
Aug 13, 2022


Teen and Adolescent Mental Health on Cape and the Islands
by Erin Sadlowski The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that suicide is the second leading cause of death for...
Jul 27, 2022
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