LOCAL PROGRAMS

Silent Spring Institute researches the environment and women’s health. It’s a mission driven scientific research organization dedicated to uncovering the environmental causes of breast cancer.  Their independent research is empowering a revolution in environmental health to prevent cancer by reducing people’s exposure to harmful chemicals where they live, work, and play.

$50 funds an assessment of the hazardous products used regularly in your home.

$100 funds one high school student to attend an environment and health training summer program.  

Falmouth Gun Safety Coalition is a group of individuals who value a society where all the people of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts can live without fear of many kinds of gun violence including mass killings.  They recognize the key role that semi-automatic weapons play in this threat and are focused on banning the semi automatic mechanism as part of any gun sold to or possessed by a person living in or visiting the state.

$10 funds one gunlock to be given away at the free gunlock giveaway campaign

$35 funds a presentation to a community group about gun safety and gun violence

Companion Animal Program of Cape Cod is a recognized leader in the field of pet therapy work and has been serving Cape Cod for 35 years.  Over 100 qualified handlers and their wonderful dogs visit hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, schools, libraries and other community programs from Bourne to Provincetown.  CAP dogs are owned by individual members and with their handlers become qualified to work in the program after successfully completing training, evaluation, and orientation.

$30 outfis  one handler and dog therapy team.

$50 supports a day of training for one therapy team.

Stable Housing and Reintegration Program (SHARP) addresses the housing and stabilization needs of Formerly Incarcerated People by providing not only housing subsidy vouchers, but also wrap- around care and empowerment services.  SHARP aims to build pathways to home ownership by divesting from inequitable discriminatory systems and returning not just resources, but also control over these resources to these individuals most impacted by systemic racism.

$25 toward moving costs so ensure stable housing for formerly incarcerated folks. 

$50 provide honorariums for our constituents to tell their stories to the public and decision makers.

Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition’s mission is to strengthen families and the resources that support them in order to help prevent child abuse and neglect in our region.  They strive to achieve this mission by promoting effective community-based family support initiatives, and by coordination and collaboration among family support providers, practitioners, and policy- makers

$25 helps fund an event for grandparents raising grandchildren.

$40 provides funds for our Nurturing Families in Treatment and Recovery workshops.

Falmouth Service Center has worked hand in hand with the community to educate, support, and improve the quality of life of Upper Cape residents in need. They recognize that the needs are as diverse as their clients.  Their multi- service agency provides a range of services.  A major component of the program is an extensive food pantry that clients may visit weekly.  In addition, financial assistance is available to Falmouth residents who need housing assistance or help paying utilities.

$25 purchases fresh milk, eggs, cheese and yogurt for 3 families for a week.

$50 provides fresh fish for 10 families for a week.

The National Alliance on Mental Health of Massachusetts is a nonprofit grass roots organization.  Founded in 1982, they seek to improve the quality of life for people living with mental health conditions, their families, and their caregivers. They.work to ensure that all people impacted by a mental health condition receive support when they need it.  They use their voices as people and families with lived experience to challenge discrimination and advocate for a more equitable and just world.

$35 funds one hour of free consultation and resource information

$75 funds production and printing of one dozen 80 page health primers, “You Are Not Alone.”

People against Trafficking Humans ‘ mission is to eliminate human trafficking on Cape Cod by raising awareness through education, outreach, and collaboration.  Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that involves the exploitation of persons for commercial sex or forced labor.  PATH is a grass-roots task force working to end human trafficking and its risks on Cape Cod

$25 will provide supplies to fill a Care Bag for women and youth.

$50 will help fund a survivor to speak on the effects of human trafficking at a Cape Cod PATH presentation. 

The International Fund for Animal Welfare works throughout the world but has its headquarters on Cape Cod.. IFAW is a global non-profit helping animals and people thrive together.  They are experts and everyday people working to rescue, rehabilitate, and release animals, and they restore and protect their natural habitats.  IFAW matches fresh thinking with bold action.

$35 will feed a dolphin in care at the Dolphin Rescue Center in Orleans

$75 will run blood analysis for a rescue dolphin in the field or in care at the Dolphin Rescue Center.