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A Note from Jay Coburn, President & CEO
Over the past few months, the news has been disheartening for those of us dedicated to creating opportunities for our low- and moderate-income neighbors to thrive. Critical federally funded social safety net programs, vital to reducing poverty and addressing inequity, are being cut and dismantled. Amidst these troubling updates, I increasingly turn to our local community for examples of courage, compassion, and resilience—qualities that inspire hope and drive our efforts to support all members of our community.
The CDP’s Annual Meeting on May 7th will provide a special opportunity to honor two individuals whose contributions have made a lasting impact on the Lower and Outer Cape:
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Former Massachusetts State Representative Sarah Peake will be honored with the Gwen Pelletier Award for Excellence in Community Service, recognizing her eighteen years of dedicated advocacy for Cape residents while serving in the State House of Representatives.
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Nora Glatzel, founder of Earthstar Play School in Truro, will receive the Norm Edinberg Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship, celebrating her unwavering commitment to addressing the critical shortage of early childhood education for working families on the Outer Cape.
Please join us on May 7th to honor these exceptional community leaders and celebrate progress toward creating opportunities for people to live, work, and thrive. See below for a registration link. We deeply appreciate your continued partnership and support.
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Jay Coburn
President & Chief Executive Officer
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Join us for our 33rd Annual Meeting to celebrate our collective achievements, our shared mission, and be the first to preview the preliminary findings of our new six-year strategic plan.
Wednesday, May 7th
5-7:30 pm
Wellfleet Preservation Hall
335 Main Street
Special thanks to Seamen's Bank and Kerry Insurance Agency for sponsoring the 33rd Annual Meeting.
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Thank You for Sharing Our Joy!
On March 27th, we were thrilled to welcome over 60 guests to our new headquarters in Orleans for an Open House event. It was a wonderful occasion filled with laughter and meaningful connections, as friends, supporters, and new faces came together to celebrate our mission, explore our new space, and engage in conversation. A heartfelt thank you to each of you for making our office opening so memorable. Your presence and kind well wishes are appreciated!
To view pictures of the Open House, click here.
| | Pictured above right: CDP Office Designer and Architect Mary-Ann Agresti, AIA, Well AP and Principal of The Design Initiative, Yarmouth Port, and CDP President & CEO Jay Coburn. | | CDP President & CEO Jay Coburn is part of a Lower Cape TV/Cape Cod News recent feature on the Town of Orleans’ efforts to address affordable housing with two new projects set to open in 2025. These include 74 new affordable units across two locations and continued progress on a third project aimed at the "missing middle." | | |
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West Road Apartments: 62 units are opening at the former Cape Cod Five headquarters site near Shaw’s Plaza. The units are available to individuals earning 80%, 60%, and 30% of the Cape’s median income. The lottery for these units is now open.
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101 Main Street: A smaller set of units is being developed at the former Masonic Temple to serves residents at 80% of area median income.
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Governor Prence Inn: The project at the former inn focuses on creating affordable as well as "attainable housing" for those priced out of the market but who earn too much for traditional subsidized housing. The project will also include both rental and ownership units.
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“The cost of housing in most communities on the Outer Cape is in excess of a million dollars - in terms of median home price - and that takes a household income of over $300,000 in order to afford that kind of housing. We have this huge gap. And what we call that is attainable housing.”
- Jay Coburn
To listen to the full story, visit: Three Projects, Three Approaches to Orleans Housing
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Director of Housing Advocacy Amanda Bebrin met with members of Cape Cod’s Women's Issues Group to share more about the challenges of affordable and accessible housing on the Lower and Outer Cape.
She was also a panelist for a Massachusetts Housing Partnership's (MHP) training series designed to strengthen local boards and commissions to create a culture of support for affordable housing. You can learn more here.
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“I’m always excited to be invited to talk with residents. The more people educate themselves and join us in advocating for housing, the stronger and more successful our collective efforts become.”
- Amanda Bebrin
| | CDP Staff are always eager to engage with the community on topics aligned with our mission. If you'd like us to present at your event or organization, please reach out to Laura Cannata at laura@capecdp.org. | |
Amplify POC Community DEI Pledge
Standing Together for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We invite you to take a pledge created by our friends and community partners at Amplify POC, Inc. Together, we can build a future where everyone—regardless of race or background—has equal access to opportunities and resources. By uniting our voices and sharing this message, we amplify our collective impact and foster a more just and equitable community for all.
The CDP stands in solidarity with Amplify POC, Inc., along with all community partners and businesses dedicated to practicing and promoting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Join us in making a difference!
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CDP Programs
CDP program teams offering a variety of helpful and timely workshops to support small business owners and affordable housing advocates. Please visit our website to learn more about our programs and to sign up.
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Chatham Harvesters Spring Fish Share Now Open
On April 1, Chatham Harvesters kicked off its annual Fish Share Membership Program, which connects fishermen, seafood lovers, and the ocean by providing direct access to Cape Cod's highest quality, locally caught seafood.
Inspired by community-supported fishery (CSF) and community-supported agriculture (CSA) models, their program shares the risk of food production through pre-payments, fostering community resilience. Their Spring Season will include a variety of fin fish, shell fish, value-added seafood and whole fish. View the wide range of all Cape Cod species, including local fish you won't find anywhere else!
Visit chathamharvesters.com for more details. (Photo credit: Chatham Harvesters.)
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Coastal Bridal Spring Events
We recently highlighted bridal boutique owner Jessica Kidd’s entrepreneurial journey in our March newsletter. Located on Main Street in Orleans, Coastal Bridal boutique offers a unique blend of vintage and modern couture bridal gowns, along with prom dresses, including consignment options.
In April, Jessica will host a special prom event, where she hopes to help high schoolers “discover the dress that’s uniquely you.” The event will also feature a pop-up by a local makeup consultant. In June, Coastal Bridal will host its first “Love is Love Bridal Fair” in conjunction with Lower Cape Pride.
Visit coastalbridalboutique.com for more details.
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