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May 30, 2023
Board Spotlight: Steve Cundall
Our current Board Chair, Steve Cundall, has been involved with the United Way since 1980, inspired by the mission and giving through...


May 30, 2023
Donor Spotlight: Dick and Michelle Fairbanks
Dick and Michelle Fairbanks have been longtime supporters of the Cape & Islands United Way, in several capacities. From Dick’s...


Apr 26, 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...


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...

Feb 1, 2023
Cape and Islands United Way Announces 2nd Round of Fuel Assistance
HYANNIS – The Cape and Islands United Way received a $250,000 grant from National Grid to help offset winter heating costs. The utilities...


Dec 16, 2022
United Way Proudly Announces Another $15,000 in Micro Grant Distributions
Awards distributed to support and encourage local volunteerism. HYANNIS, MA - The Cape and Islands United Way (CIUW) has distributed...


Nov 28, 2022
2022 Day of Action
October 20, 2022 Local business helping local nonprofits through volunteering Our annual Day of Action brings together community members...


Sep 28, 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,...


Jul 16, 2022
Best Night 2022 Photo Gallery
Our 24th Best Night of the Year was celebrated at the Pelham House Resort in Dennisport. Highlights of the evening included the...


Jul 6, 2022
2022 Visionary Award: Lisa & Richard Oliver
We were thrilled to honor Lisa and Richard Oliver with the 2022 Cape and Islands United Way Visionary Award, honoring their long-standing...


Jun 28, 2022
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. ...


Mar 5, 2022
Cape and Islands United Way is seeking Summer college interns
The Cape and Islands United Way is looking for two dynamic, energetic interns who are eager see and learn what a difference one person...

Dec 31, 2021
Home is where love resides
During the holidays, home is often the center of many traditions, activities and serves as a place of solace. So especially now, it hurts...

Dec 22, 2021
Giving children the opportunity to thrive.
We continue to share stories of how your support makes a difference in our community. Today’s thank you highlights two educational...


Dec 18, 2021
Independence House Family Success Story
This story was shared with us from our community partners at Independence House - no names or identities are revealed. In January 2021 we...


Dec 17, 2021
Donor Support Fills Crucial Need This Winter
Thanks to YOUR support to the Cape and Islands United Way, individuals and families are provided with food and healthy eating education...


Nov 30, 2021
A Story of Thanks
From the clients of the Duffy Health Center Each week through the holiday season the Cape and Islands United Way will share stories of...

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...


Sep 26, 2019
2nd Annual Power of the Purse
A Women United Event September 25, 2019 at the Hyannisport Club What a wonderful evening. The view was incredible, the food was...

Sep 9, 2019
New Funding Guidelines for 2020 Grant Cycle
The Cape and Islands United Way is excited to announce some key changes to the process, eligibility and funding cycle for 2020 grant...
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