Our industry had myriad of regulations thrust at it, at the town, county, state and federal levels in just the last handful of years.  Never has it been more important to band together to be a voice for our trade.  Our past president, Michael Cole and past Vice President, Rich Bryant have both served terms as President and Board Member of HBRACC. Senior Project Manager, April Ducott is on the current Board of Directors.

The Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod is an autonomous organization duly incorporated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a nonprofit organization. The Association was formed by a small band of builders in 1950 known as the Cape Cod Builders Association.  HBRACC is a volunteer-driven trade association, presently consisting of over 400 company members. We represent the home building industry: builders and remodelers; suppliers, sub-contractors and other associates.  Learn more about HBRACC on their website here.

CDP nurtures a vibrant Lower Cape region by promoting environmental and economic sustainability, expanding opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents, and preserving our unique cultural and historic character.

Cape Associates' President and CEO is the current Vice President at CDP.  Learn more about Community Development Partnership on their website here.

The past few years we have participated with the Y through volunteerism and financial support.  Each year we have provided in-kind services during Build Week.  Build Week is an annual program that executes large-scale capital repair and new construction projects.   Additionally, in 2012, YMCA of Cape Cod was the beneficiary of one of the two playhouses we constructed, a mini replica of the boathouse at Camp Lyndon.

The YMCA Cape Cod exists to strengthen our community. Together, with people like you, we nurture the potential of kids, improve the nation’s health and well-being and give back and support our neighbors. Learn more about YMCA of Cape Cod on their website here.

The connection between our mission and the mission of HAC is obvious.  There is nothing more important than a shelter, a home.  Each year we participate in the Big Fix, putting our skills to work to help local citizens in need of important home repairs.  We have also participated in the NOAH telethon and provided financial support for various initiatives.  In 2011, HAC was the beneficiary of the Green EsCape playhouse we built.

HAC offers a continuum of housing programs that evolve with the changing needs of the community. HAC educates, trains and counsels with HAC’s consumer education department; weatherizes and conducts energy rehabs for low-income and market-rate properties; develops affordable housing for seniors, families and individuals; and provides an opportunity to become a homeowner with a full-service nonprofit real estate office.

HAC also provides emergency shelter and homelessness prevention assistance for individuals and families; administration of the largest housing subsidy program in our region; and family self sufficiency and employment services.

Learn more about HAC's mission on their website here.

Calmer Choice partners with schools and community organizations across Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts to deliver an evidence-based prevention program that equips children with a suite of skills to increase inner resilience, reduce the impact of stress, manage emotional responses, learn self-control and increase their sense of well-being. Learn more on their website here.

The Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown is a nonprofit organization dedicated  to encouraging the growth and development of emerging visual artists and writers and to restoring the year-round vitality of the historic art colony of Provincetown. The Work Center is internationally known for it acclaimed 7-month residency program granting fellowships to 20 emerging writers and artists, as well as its open enrollment Summer Workshop Program, an online writing program 24PearlStreet, and an extensive series of year-round cultural events and exhibitions.

Learn more about Fine Arts Work Center on their website here.

Latham Centers is a leader in the treatment of children and adults with intellectual disabilities, complex special needs including PWS, and behavioral challenges. Their school and residences throughout Cape Cod and southeastern Massachusetts serve children, adults, and their families near and far.

Learn more about Latham Centers on their website here.

Cape Associates provides volunteer and financial support to this important organization.  It is no secret that the Cape has experienced a decrease in the young demographic over the past 2 decades.  We believe that a diverse workforce is critical to maintaining that which is special about this area we call home.  We look towards this organization to help recruit and retain young professionals in the Cape’s workforce.

CCYP is the only organization of its kind serving the region.  CCYP continues to grow through strategic partnerships and enhanced membership offerings and remain excited about what the future holds for the organization and for Cape Cod as a place to live, work, and raise a family.

Learn more about CCYP on their website here.

The Family Pantry of Cape Cod's mission is to provide food and clothing to those in need.  The Family Pantry is a non-profit, non-denominational organization, staffed by over 700 volunteers, a full time executive director, warehouse manager and thrift store manager along with a part time office manager and program manager.  The main Pantry is housed in a large warehouse on Queen Anne Road in Harwich MA and in 2017 the Pantry expanded to include the Healthy Meals in Motion mobile pantry serving the lower Cape.   The Family Pantry runs a satellite pantry on the Cape Cod Community College Campus where students, staff, faculty and day care parents are served and welcomed.  

The Family Pantry partners with the Greater Boston Food Bank and acts as a cross dock facility for the 30 pantries/soup kitchens on the Cape and Islands.  Each month an additional 4 tractor trailer loads of food are brought to the Pantry and distributed to the various pantries across the Cape. 

The Pantry is pleased to serve over 9,500 clients and in 2018 distributed over 91,000 bags of groceries which equals over 1.9 million meals and over 33 tons of gently used clothing. Learn more about The Family Pantry on their website here.

Women’s Empowerment through Cape Area Networking
WE CAN empowers Cape Cod women with unique services that inspire hope and bring increased opportunity, self-sufficiency, and stability. WE CAN provides services to thousands of women of all ages undergoing life transitions. Their unique, practical services foster independence and empower women to create lasting, positive change for themselves, their families, and ultimately, our entire community. Learn more about WE CAN on their website here.

We have teamed up with CCCP in recent years to help facilitate deferred maintenance items.  The affordability of living on the Cape is a challenge that faces all residents; childcare expenses can be particularly expensive.  Great organizations like Children’s Place help to deliver these critical services.

Cape Cod Children’s Place is a non-profit resource, referral, and education center committed to providing high-quality care, support, and advocacy for families with young children in order to sustain a healthy community for Cape Cod’s future.

Learn more about Cape Cod Children's Place on their website here.