by Humphery Campbell, Assistant Residential Director, Cape Abilities I want to commend the exceptional dedication and hard work ethic demonstrated by Annette Murphy and Samantha Williams. Both of these wonderful Residential Direct Support Professionals have exhibited an extraordinary level of commitment in their roles, particularly during a recent challenging shift. Back in July, Annette and …
DENNIS, Mass., April 24, 2023 – Cape Abilities, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals with disabilities on Cape Cod, is pleased to be participating in the event “Getting to Know You: Celebrating Joy in the World of Autism” on April 27th at the Cape Cinema in Dennis. Featuring the works of photographer …
We are thrilled to announce Lisa Oliver, Chair, President, and CEO of The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod, as the honorary chair of our 2022 Walk for Opportunity! A champion of community, Lisa truly walks the walk: in addition to serving on several local nonprofit boards, she established The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod Charitable …
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In recognition of 11 years of partnership, we were proud to honor Tina and Hilary Foulkes with a Community Partnership Award at our Annual Meeting. The Foulkeses generously donated the use of their iconic green house at 193 Main St. in Chatham for use as the Cape Abilities Farm Market. The Market sold local goods …
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We are making (air)waves through our new podcast, Capable Connections! Launched in the spring of 2021, Capable Connections has been an exciting addition to our Community Based Day Supports (CBDS) program. The goal of the podcast is to give individuals a platform to express themselves, and witness the power of their voices. The platform improves …
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Many of our individuals choose to pursue employment opportunities, and we are proud to celebrate their successes as well as recognize the community partners who provide the meaningful employment opportunities. Take our friends at Chatham Bars Inn, for example. Tim Brunton has worked at Chatham Bars Inn for over four years, where he has become …
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We are very proud to have been recognized with a 2021 Community Advocacy Award from the Eastern Bank Foundation! This award honored Cape Abilities for its leadership in providing equitable vaccine access in a community-based setting on Cape Cod. The Eastern Bank Foundation’s annual Community Advocacy Awards celebrate local community leaders whose contributions address needs …
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As we reflect on 2021 and look ahead to 2022, we are reminded of the joys and accomplishments of the past year, as well as the challenges we faced and overcame together. We are incredibly grateful for our network of donors, volunteers, staff, and community partners whose impacts have been felt on a daily basis …
Hyannis, Mass., November 23, 2021 — Cape Abilities, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving adults with disabilities on Cape Cod, has announced the appointment of Kim McElholm as its new President & CEO. McElholm has been serving as Interim President & CEO of the organization since September. With over 20 years of experience in human …
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