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Jan 27, 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...
Oct 30, 2023
A Day of Community and Caring
More than 91 volunteers came together last week to help our region's nonprofits. From distributing food to bundling diapers, it was truly...
Oct 21, 2023
Diapers for almost 2,500 in need
Longtime nonprofit partner A Baby Center received 187,000 diapers from the National Diaper Bank on October 16th. The diapers were a gift...
Oct 18, 2023
Community Day of Action
We are so happy to announce our annual “Community Day of Action,” taking place on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. Over 75 volunteers are...
Sep 24, 2023
Power of the Purse: 2023 Photo Gallery
What a wonderful evening Wednesday was! Our 6th annual Power of the Purse honored Jen Villaas the 2023 Woman of Impact, and we were...
Jun 29, 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...
May 18, 2023
CIUW grants nearly half a million to local organizations making a difference in the community
On Wednesday, May 17th, the Cape and Islands United Way hosted a grant reception at the West End restaurant in Hyannis, recognizing the...
May 9, 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...
Mar 2, 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...
Oct 6, 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 3, 2022
Jul 8, 2022
A Formula Shortage: What’s happening and how to navigate the shortage on Cape Cod and the Islands
by Erin Sadlowski First cleaning supplies, then paper products followed by anything in an aluminum can. These would be the first of a...
May 13, 2022
United Way Hosts 4th Annual Community Baby Shower
Hyannis, MA — The Cape and Islands United Way has completed their 4th annual Community Baby Shower, having served 63 families on Cape Cod...
Sep 28, 2021
4th Annual Power of the Purse: Photo Gallery
A wonderful evening on September 22 at the Hyannisport Club! In addition to a silent auction with some very special purses and packages,...
Aug 19, 2021
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...
Jul 29, 2021
Savarese to receive Woman of Impact award
Women United and United Way to honor her community impact Dorothy Savarese, Chair & CEO of Cape Cod 5, will be honored as this year’s...
Jun 1, 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...
Mar 30, 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...
Feb 19, 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...
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