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Boston Globe – Stung by criticism it was moving too slowly, the Baker administration has overhauled its approach to delivering COVID-19 vaccines in just three weeks, increasingly relying on a network of massive facilities equipped to give more shots quickly as it expands the pool of eligible residents. The rise of mass vaccination sites such as…

In addition, Bank to grant $500 individual Honorable Mention educational stipends to five local students who participate in national EVERFI Black History Month Challenge.  Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod 5 is pleased to announce a three-year strategic partnership with EVERFI, Inc., an international technology company focused on driving social change and financial wellness through education…

Pledge includes immediate philanthropic donations to local organizations, along with increase of the Bank’s Employee Donation Match Program to help support the most pressing community needs at this time. Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod 5 recently announced the first of its 2021 community pandemic support with grants totaling $250,000 from its Foundation to support local…

Cape Cod Village has been selected by Orleans Stop & Shop as beneficiary of the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program for the month of February! The program is simple: Cape Cod Village will receive a $1.00 donation every time a $2.50 reusable GIVE BACK Community Bag is purchased during the month of February at the Orleans Stop & Shop! We are…

Local Nonprofit and chamber member Cape Cod Ocean Community (CCOC) continued their winter webinar series and hosted a recent Webinar highlighting the visibility of sharks off of Wellfleet.  CCOC continues into year three of their work towards public safety initiatives concerning shark dangers..  CCOC recently made a financial donation to local research firm Moosh Systems who presented on their Wellfleet project. (Mooshsystems.com).   The Moosh team conducted surveillance of Wellfleet shores in the summer of 2020.  They captured compelling…

ORLEANS – Dr. Maxine Minkoff is joining the Centers for Culture and History in Orleans (the CHO) as Executive Director, effective February 1. She brings more than four decades of teaching, administration, strategic planning and management consulting expertise to her new role. Living in Orleans, she also has been a visible proponent of town planning…

Pet ownership increases activity, helps manage mental health  With 2021 upon us, many will once again make New Year’s resolution that may or may not stick beyond January. For those looking to increase activity levels while decreasing stress and other mental health ailments, the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) reminds the public that pet…

The Cape Cod Foundation, the Cape Cod 5 Foundation, Inc. and The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod Charitable Foundation support the effort  Cape Cod Children’s Place, The Community Development Partnership, The Family Pantry of Cape Cod, Helping Our Women, Homeless Prevention Council, Lower Cape Outreach Council, and WE CAN joined together in the fall of…

Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod 5 recently held a series of socially distanced events with Santa, who greeted and collected letters from community members, utilizing the Bank’s drive-up windows across the region. The event was held alongside the Bank’s annual food, toy and donation drive, through which over 500 food items and 175 toys were…

Appointments for safe and more affordable COVID-19 testing services are now available on Cape Cod at two testing sites: Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis and Barnstable County Fairgrounds in Falmouth. To receive a test, individuals must book an appointment in advance by calling the Community Testing Line at 508-862-5595. Tests for asymptomatic individuals are…