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Thank You for Your Support
 As you may know, we participated
in the 21st Annual Bob Murray Housing With Love Walk this week and we couldn't have done it without the support from many of you - thank you! A special thanks to the following businesses for their sponsorship of us in the Walk:
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Green is Good
 With the heat we're having, the timing couldn't be better to feature this Cape and Islands Green verified businesses, Ben and Jerry Scoop Shop in North Eastham.
 They have been scooping up sweet treats for over 25 years and have also maintained a commitment to supporting the community through sustainable business practices.Not only does it taste good, but it feels good too! |
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Making Ends Meet
 During August and September, we'll be partnering with three other local non-profits and dozens of Cape Cod restaurants to "Make Ends Meet". Along with the Family Pantry, Lower Cape Outreach Council and WE CAN, we're embarking on a two month campaign to raise awareness about the financial and other challenges so many Cape Codders face living year round in a seasonal economy and to raise money for the work of our organizations. Between the four organizations, 20,000 Cape Codders receive a range of services and support. Guests at participating restaurants will receive a "Making Ends Meet" request envelope in the check presentation folder. Contributions to the campaign will be collected from guests along with the check payment and gratuity. "As local businesses, our restaurant partners know better than most the challenges of our seasonal economy, says CDP Executive Director Jay Coburn. That's why they've joined with us to ensure that the safety net is maintained for those who need help "making ends meet." For a list of participating restaurant, Click Here.
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Getting "On Board"
We're pleased to introduce you to another of our newly elected Board of Directors, Michael MacIntyre.  Michael has been in the hospitality business for over 30 years and has lived in Provincetown since 1991. A native of Wilmington, DE, Michael is a graduate of College of Hotel Administration at UNLV. He began his career at Ritz-Carlton and helped launch several new hotel properties. In 1985, he struck out on his own and opened the nation's first luxury inn catering to the LGBT community - The Brass Key Guesthouse in Key West. In 1991, Michael opened his second Brass Key in Provincetown and in 2002 added the iconic Land's End Inn to his portfolio. Michael retired from the inn keeping business in 2012. Read more here. |
A Note from Jay
Dear Friends:
This past Monday marked the beginning of the 21st Annual Bob Murray Housing with Love Walk and CDP Board Members and Staff walked for the first three days, from Provincetown to Harwich. The event raises both awareness and much needed funds to support the affordable housing efforts provided by eleven non-profit organizations on the Cape, including the CDP. I hope you will be inspired by our efforts and support the walk with a contribution to the CDP - you can click here to make an online donation. And special thanks to our sponsors Valle Group, Seamen's Bank Long Point Charitable Foundation, Hot Chocolate Sparrow, Kerry Insurance Agency, A3 Architects, Snow's, J.M. O'Reilly & Associates, Inc, 3 Harbors Realty and Sam's Deli.
August & September will provide another great way to support the work of the CDP as we launch the Making Ends Meet Campaign. Diners at 17 participating restaurants on the Lower Cape will be asked to leave a contribution to help support the programs of the CDP and three other partner organizations serving our low-to-moderate income neighbors. Full details and a list of participating restaurants are noted above.
Thanks for taking the time read our monthly update and for your continued interest in and support of the CDP.
Jay
P.S. We're talking about all kinds of things each week, so if you'd like to join a more regular conversation with us:
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Thank you for helping us create opportunities for people to live, work and thrive on the Lower Cape. |
Did you know there are housing rehabilitation loans up to $35,000 available for qualified homeowners on the Lower Cape?
The program, a partnership between HECH and the CDP, helps homeowners address safety, code and energy issues in their homes. We still have a few spots available in Wellfleet, Truro and Provincetown. If you think you or someone you know could benefit, find out more and be in touch ASAP!
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Upcoming dates:
Wednesday, July 24th
Thursday, August 22nd
The CDP has arranged with SCORE to offer Individual Business Counseling with SCORE counselors right here in Eastham.
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The Cape Cod Commission is seeking input from you! They're aiming to assess consumer demand for goods and services in order to better understand trends and future market conditions on Cape Cod and ultimately help shape the scope and type of future development. The survey takes between 5-10 minutes.
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