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CIUW microgrants fund programs that support and encourage local volunteerism Hyannis, MA — Cape & Islands United Way (CIUW), a nonprofit organization on a mission to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our communities to advance the common good on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket, recently awarded $20,000 to 8 local organizations through its microgrant program. Funding will be used to support the following organizations and programs: ? Neighborhood Falmouth, a community-based membership organization whose mission is to help older Falmouth residents live independently, safely, and comfortably at home for as long as is practical by providing support, information, and services; ? St. David's Episcopal Church, a South Yarmouth church offering critical resources for local community members, including a food kitchen and pantry; ? Harwich Children's Fund, a volunteer-run organization providing clothes and essential items for children in Harwich schools; ? Oak Bluffs Ambulance Association, a volunteer-run non-profit delivering Emergency Medical Services to the Vineyard community; ? CCYP, a community organization working to create opportunities for our region's workforce and aspiring leaders to connect, engage, and advance, including a civic engagement program for young professionals on the Cape; ? One Shared Spirit, a community resource center providing peer support, recovery services, education, harm-reduction supplies, and Narcan to the people of Mashpee and beyond at no cost; ? The Warming Place, a daytime and overnight shelter for individuals on Nantucket experiencing homelessness; ? Hospice and Palliative Care of Martha's Vineyard, a nonprofit that provides end-of-life care for local patients and their loved ones. Grant recipients can receive up to $5,000 in funding. CIUW seeks to fund programs that engage volunteers on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, or Nantucket. To learn more about the microgrant program, visit https://www.capeandislandsuw.org/microgrants. The Bilezikian Family Foundation, Eversource Charitable Foundation, and Granite City Electric generously support CIUW’s microgrant program. About Cape & Islands United Way The Cape and Islands United Way is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization leading social impact on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket. Partnering with donors, volunteers, and nonprofit organizations, our mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of our communities to advance the common good within our region. Our pillars of priority include promoting health, improving educational success, creating housing stability, and encouraging economic stability.