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Jan 29, 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...

Nov 6, 2023
Donor Spotlight: Larry & Marie Bigelow
Marie and Larry Bigelow are among the Cape & Islands United Way’s most active volunteers. This year, they were the co-chairs and largest...


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 29, 2023
Board Spotlight: Norma Schmidt
Lifelong Cape Codder Norma Schmidt has been an exemplary board member and volunteer for the Cape and Islands United Way since 2008. She...


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...


Oct 18, 2023
Annual Golf Tournament: 2023 Photo Gallery
Thank you to all who came out and golfed or otherwise supported our annual golf tournament at the Hyannisport Club in September. The rain...

Jul 23, 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...


May 28, 2023
Ride United this September
Second Summer Cycle A NEW CAPE-WIDE CHARITY CYCLING EVENT You're invited to ride to celebrate the Cape’s idyllic second summer on...


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...


Nov 22, 2022
Together, Let's Donate 100 Jackets.
Puritan and the Cape & Islands United Way Team Up for #GivingTuesday All day long, Tuesday November 29th, Puritan will donate 10% of your...


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. ...

Sep 28, 2021
1st Annual Golf Tournament: Photo Gallery
What a day! The weather was absolutely perfect and we are already working on securing a date to do it all again next year! A huge thanks...


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,...

Apr 22, 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...

Feb 18, 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 1, 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...

Oct 26, 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 23, 2020
Ridge Club fundraiser helps Reach Out and Read
The Ridge Club Women’s Golf Association raised more than $3,000 to help promote the importance of readingaloud to our children. The...


Oct 19, 2020
3rd annual Power of the Purse goes virtual
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...
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