News

July 2025

Summer Evening on the Farm August 19th
On the Road to Housing Solutions: CDP Hosts First-Ever ADU Tour
Rolling Success: Cape Dog Groomer Hits the Road with CDP Help
Remembering Rick Presbrey

READ OUR JULY 2025 CDP NEWSLETTER

June 2025

June is Pride Month
Town Meeting 2025: A Landmark Year for Housing
Tufts University Students: "Changing the Narrative: Affordable Housing on Cape Cod."
Welcome New CDP Team Members
2025 SCORE Small Business Excellence Awards Recipients
CDP Career Opportunities
Shop CDP Clients

READ OUR JUNE 2025 CDP UPDATE

MAY 2025

CDP Annual Meeting May 7th
Meet Our New Board Members & Award Winners
CDP Open House and 2024 Annual Report
Building Community: CDP Team Out and About
Update on Project 365

READ OUR MAY 2025 CDP NEWSLETTER

April 2025

CDP Annual Meeting May 7th
Seeking Nominations for Annual Community Service and Entrepreneurship Awards
CDP Open House
Building Community: CDP Team Out and About
Amplify POC Community DEI Pledge

READ OUR APRIL 2025 UPDATE

MARCH 2025

Seeking Nominations for Annual Community Service and Entrepreneurship Awards
Coastal Bridal Boutique Welcomes All
Amanda Bebrin Shares Personal Essay
Pam Andersen Celebrates 15 Years with the CDP
CDP New Office Open House March 27th
CDP Annual Meeting May 7th
Summer Evening on the Farm August 19th ~ sponsorships available!

READ OUR MARCH 2025 CDP NEWSLETTER

February 2025

Welcome New Board Leadership: Bill Madden
Take our Donor & Supporter Survey
CDP New Office Open House March 27th
Donor Thank-a-thon February 12th
Seeking Nominations for Our Community Service Awards
Highlights: CDP Programs and CDP Client Salty Market

READ OUR FEBRUARY 2025 CDP UPDATE

January 2025

CDP Moves to New Offices in Orleans
Fred Bell Way in Wellfleet Receives Rooftop Solar Energy System
Chatham Fisherman Benefits from CDP Assistance to Launch His Business
Welcome New Board Leadership: Maxine Minkoff
Celebrating Generosity and Service: David and Gail Oppenheim
CDP Staff Support Brazilian Resource Center

READ OUR JANUARY 2025 NEWSLETTER

December 2024

2024 IMPACT
Katie and Natalia built an ADU and became housing advocates
Wendy shares her journey to housing stability
Creating affordable, beautiful, and green housing
Emily learned tools to help her business grow and thrive
Liam found financial support and encouragement
Sean is living the life of a fisherman and a prepared small business owner
Meet Our Mission Makers

READ OUR DECEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER

November 2024

Breaking Ground on The Residences at Lawrence Hill in Wellfleet
From Canal House to a Stable Home
Homegrown Boutique: A Woman-owned Business in Orleans with Deep Roots
Use Your Voice in Project 365

READ OUR NOVEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER

October 2024

CDP Launches Strategic Planning Process
An Interview with Gwen Pelletier, former CDP CEO & President
CDP Referral Program Supports Small Business / Wild Water Collective
Affordable Housing Glossary, A to Z

READ OUR OCTOBER 2024 NEWSLETTER

September 2024

Affordable Homes Act
10th Annual Summer Evening on the Farm -- THANK YOU!
ADU Eases Eastham Residents' Housing Concerns
Detailed Summary of the Affordable Homes Act
Finding Peace and Growth on Lower and Outer Cape Cod

READ OUR SEPTEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER

August 2024

Affordable Homes Act
A Summer Evening on the Farm
CDP Housing Development Pipeline
As You Wish Kitchen... it's not inconceivable!
Finding Self-Fulfillment Helping Others and Serving Community: Judy Scanlon and Sigurd Winslow

READ OUR AUGUST 2024 NEWSLETTER

July 2024

A Summer Evening on the Farm
A Key to Recovery is a Safe Place to Live: Canal House
CDP Economic Development Committee
A Summer Chapel Making a Meaningful Impact: Chapel of Saint James the Fisherman in Wellfleet

READ OUR JULY 2024 NEWSLETTER

June 2024

Community Investment Tax Credit Program
A Summer Evening on the Farm
Promoting Community Through Housing Stability: Trevor Pittinger
Developing Entrepreneurs for Sustained Growth and Success: Chase Hiffernan, Coyote Kayaks and The Yoga Joint
Doubling Impact Through the CITC Program: Jack Hornor and Ron Skinn

READ OUR JUNE 2024 NEWSLETTER

May 2024

2023 ANNUAL REPORT
Welcome Our New Board Members
CDP's Lower Cape Housing Institute: Empowering elected officials and residents to bring about positive change in our communities
CDP's Micro-loan Program and Business Assistance: Promoting Block & Tackle Restaurant's Growth and Sustainability
Congratulations to Our Annual Award Recipients

READ OUR MAY 2024 NEWSLETTER

April 2024

32nd CDP Annual Meeting
Green and Healthy Affordable Housing
Shellfish Quota Program: Delivering Success and Hope for Fishermen and Conservation Efforts
Supporter Spotlight: Alison Supple Evans

READ OUR APRIL 2024 NEWSLETTER

March 2024

Housing Stability Possible with the CDP
Making Mean Burgers and New Opportunities
CDP Spotlight: Housing Advocacy Team
Notable News

READ OUR MARCH 2024 NEWSLETTER

February 2024

The CDP's Home Ownership Education Program (HOEP)
Local Chef’s Dream Realized
Responding to Community Needs
Seeking Nominations for Annual Community Service and Entrepreneurship Awards

READ OUR FEBRUARY 2024 NEWSLETTER

January 2024

New Volunteer Leadership & Gratitude for Service
Farewell from Steve Cole, Immediate Past Chair, CDP Board of Directors
Commitment to Sustainable Development & Greening of Affordable Housing
Inspiration Propels Local Artist’s Business

READ OUR JANUARY 2024 NEWSLETTER

December 2023

2023 IMPACT
Cara became a first-time homeowner.
Bernadette energizes her art business with CDP workshops & assistance.
Erik shares his voice to address critical issues, like housing.
Katy established a bricks and mortar location for her growing business.
The Melander Family is building an ADU to live together, independently.
George expanded his food business.

READ OUR DECEMBER NEWSLETTER

November 2023

Coming Full Circle – Family Taking Care of Family
Growing a Business and Legacy
CDP Team: Meeting People Where They're At

READ OUR NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

October 2023

Partnering to Leverage Success
Supporting Steps to Homeownership
Locally Grown, Locally Focused

READ OUR OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

September 2023

CDP Empowers Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
A Key to Housing is in Our Backyards
Thank You for Making the 9th Annual A Summer Evening on the Farm One of the Best Yet!

READ OUR SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER

August 2023

Helping Sugar Surf Find a Permanent Home
A Rising Tide Is a Time for Action
Why Support 'A Summer Evening on the Farm'?

READ OUR AUGUST NEWSLETTER

July 2023

Helping Local Artists with the Art of Business
Meet Amanda Bebrin, the CDP’s Director of Housing Advocacy
Lisa Guyon - Making a Difference

READ OUR JULY NEWSLETTER

June 2023

Allard Farm Grows with Help from the Community Development Partnership
Harbor Hill Resident Wins Provincetown Select Board Election
Supporter Spotlight: Dorothy Herb Montgomery

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May 2023

The Community Development PartnershipOffers Workshops for Local Artists
Stand up for Housing at Town Meeting
Supporter Spotlight: Dorothy Savarese

READ OUR MAY NEWSLETTER

April 2023

Deepwater Dogs Expands their Business with Help from the CDP
Lower Cape Housing & ADU Resource Center Turns One
Supporter Spotlight: Bill and Judi Weil

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March 2023

The CDP Helps Cycling Business Build a Permanent Home
Lower and Outer Cape Towns Emphasize Community Engagement
Supporter Spotlight: Jeanne Cole

READ OUR MARCH NEWSLETTER

February 2023

The CDP Helps Fishermen’s Cooperative Outfit Commercial Kitchen
The CDP’s Affordable Rental Allows a Local Family to Save for Homeownership
Supporter Spotlight: Gail Sullivan

READ OUR FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

January 2023

The CDP Helps a Local Business Relaunch and Rebrand
The Lower Cape Community Housing Partnership: Revamped and Refocused
Supporter Spotlight: Bill Madden

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December 2022

Meet the people and businesses who we helped in 2022!

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November 2022

The Salty Market Farm_Stand is Innovating the Outer Cape Food Scene
Supporting Independent Lifestyles through Affordable Housing
Supporter Spotlight: Michael Herman

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October 2022

Providing Affordable Housing for Families
The CDP Receives Loan Funds to Support Underserved Communities
Supporter Spotlight: St. Christopher's Church

READ OUR OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

September 2022

Local Housing Projects Continue to Make Steady Progress
Turning a Passion into a Business
Supporter Spotlight: Dan Wolf

READ OUR SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER

August 2022

Implementing New Technology with Help from the CDP
A Proactive Approach to Housing Advocacy

READ OUR AUGUST NEWSLETTER HERE

July 2022

Preserving Year-Round Housing While Providing Excellent Service
Learning New Skills to Support the CDP's Mission
Our 8th Annual Summer Evening on the Farm

READ OUR JULY NEWSLETTER HERE

June 2022

Helping Businesses Achieve Long-Term Success
Finding Community on the Outer Cape
Community Development Partnership Held 30th Annual Meeting
2022 Town Meeting Results

READ OUR JUNE NEWSLETTER

May 2022

CDP Helps Small Businesses Apply for Mass Growth Capital Grant Programs
CDP and HPC Team up to Launch the Lower Cape Housing and ADU Resource Center
Three new Members Join the CDP’s Board of Directors

READ OUR MAY NEWSLETTER

April 2022

Creating Opportunities for Local Fishermen
Providing Housing for Essential Workers
Supporter Spotlight: Christina Bologna

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March 2022

Meeting the Diverse Needs of Local Businesses
Finding Long-Term Housing at Thankful Chases Pathway
Supporter Spotlight: Jeff and Jennifer Cusack

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February 2022

The CDP Helps a New Landscaping Business Get Started
Harbor Hill Allows Local Pastry Chef to Stay in Town
Supporter Spotlight: Heather Hill

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January 2022

Shifting our Strategy: A New Focus on Small Business Outreach
Creating a Welcome Environment for Recovery
Supporter Spotlight: Fran McClennen

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December 2021

Meet the people and businesses who we helped in 2021!

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November 2021

Funding Local Fisherman: How a Loan from the CDP helped Sam Fuller Start his Business
From Business to Housing: Meeting the Needs of Local Residents
Supporter Spotlight: Carole Ridley

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October 2021

The Importance of Collaboration
One Lucky Resident Finds Affordable HousingThrough the Wellfleet Buy-Down Program
Supporter Spotlight: Tom and Liz Coleman

READ OUR OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

September 2021

Reimagining Their Business with Help from the CDP
Tackling the Housing Affordability Crisis: The CDP/POAH Partnership Proposal for Lawrence Road in Wellfleet
A Successful Summer Evening on the Farm

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August 2021

Serving up Smiles with Help From the CDP
A Gift on the Road to Sobriety
Supporter Spotlight: Marshall Slocum

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July 2021

Ann Ellis: Learning to Receive Assistance
Chatham 365: Building Support for Affordable Housing
Supporter Spotlight: Marin Reinhardt

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June 2021

Nick Nickerson: Fisherman turned Artist
Make your Voice Heard at Town Meeting
Supporter Spotlight: Jill Stauffer

READ OUR JUNE NEWSLETTER HERE

May 2021

Jo Johnson: Learning New Skills After a Life in Business
CDP's Affordable Housing Media Campaign: We Can't Afford to Lose the People who Can't Afford to Live Here
Supporter Spotlight: David Panagore

READ OUR MAY NEWSLETTER HERE

April 2021

Nola Glatzel: Turning a passion into a business
Housing Rehab: Preserving homes for future generations
Supporter Spotlight: Peter Hocking

READ OUR APRIL NEWSLETTER HERE

March 2021

Snowy Owl: Overcoming the odds to find success
From Thankful Chases to first time home owners
Supporter Spotlight: Janet Reinhardt

READ OUR MARCH NEWSLETTER HERE

February 2021

Adventure Decor: Taking the steps towards recovery
Harbor Hill: Housing is good for business
Supporter Spotlight: Anne Sigsbee and Cecil Newcomb

READ OUR FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER HERE

January 2021

Karol Richardson: Asking for assistance in a time of need
The Lower Cape Housing Institute Reimagined
Collaboration will better serve the community

READ OUR JANUARY NEWSLETTER HERE

November 2020

The Fox & Crow: a call to respond to food insecuirty
Finding Stability at Thankful Chases Pathway
Supporter Spotlight: Kyle Takakjian

READ OUR NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER HERE

October 2020

Shoal Hope Ciderworks: Answering the crisis with innovation
Housing Rehab helps new homeowners address needed repairs
Supporter Spotlight: Paul Ruchinskas

READ OUR OCTOBER NEWSLETTER HERE

September 2020

The Local Scoop: Delivering joy in difficult times
An Update from The Lower Cape Community Housing Partnership
Alison Alessi and Jason Stoots: Affordable housing that is attractive and environmentally sustainable

READ OUR SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER HERE

August 2020

Adam Howard: Finding community at Harbor Hill
Laura Shabott: the business of being an artist
Supporter Spotlight: Manny and Liz Smith on working for real systemic change

READ OUR AUGUST NEWSLETTER HERE

July 2020

Life lessons from past mistakes lead to sobriety at Canal House
Pivoting your business: Tapping into the entrepreneurial spirit to overcome the coronavirus
Supporter Spotlight: Matt Cole on becoming the board president and navigating a pandemic

READ OUR JULY NEWSLETTER HERE

June 2020

Safe, Stable and Affordable Housing for a Longtime Resident
Staying Connected While Apart: Community Conversations and Pub Night
Supporter Spotlight: Howard Burchman

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May 2020

Helping our residents in a time of crisis
The new normal: running a business during a global pandemic
Supporter spotlight: Brett Tolley

READ OUR MAY NEWSLETTER HERE

April 2020

The CDP remains "Open for Business"
Harbor Hill residents can rest easy...now they have stable housing
Mobile Mixers: Bringing the party right to your door
For Laura Clements it's about young people

READ OUR APRIL NEWSLETTER HERE

March 2020

Jessica Georges: Deepening ties to the Lower Cape
Jeannette de Beauvoir: It takes creative thinking to manage a business
John Murphy Jr. Observations from behind the bar

READ OUR MARCH NEWSLETTER HERE

February 2020

More than Just Maintenance
Rooter Ryan - Building a Business through Connections
Bill and Nina Opel - Sharing a Vision of What is Possible

READ OUR FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER HERE

January 2020

Harbor Hill - A new market rate rental community
Grant King - Building your business through the CDP's Technical Assistance Program
Judy Keller on making an impact

READ OUR JANUARY NEWSLETTER HERE

November 2019

Cross Country Connections - What we can learn from Irish Social Housing
Breakwater Sea Farm - From loan to relationship
Supporter Spotlight - Polly Bryson

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October 2019

CDP housing helps a family of seven get on their feet
Eastham Superette - Never too old to improve
Supporter Spotlight - Andrea Reed

READ OUR OCTOBER NEWSLETTER HERE

September 2019

First Time Home Buyer Education helps make dreams into reality
Allard Farm - A labor of love that bears fruit
Supporter Spotlight - Peter Freeman

READ OUR SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER HERE

August 2019

A cottage in the woods gets a make-over
The Plant Work Shop...a personal blend of creativity and the power of plants
Mary Kay Leonard on helping people reach their full potential

READ OUR AUGUST NEWSLETTER HERE

JUNE/JULY 2019

Summer in a Bottle...Cape Cod Kombucha
Meet CDP Board Member and resident Angelina Bologna
Canal House...friendships build foundation for next step

READ OUR JULY NEWSLETTER HERE

May 2019

Field Point Oysters...a family business
Meet Advisory Council member Barry Bluestone
Big successes for housing at Spring Town Meetings
Summer Evening on the Farm, The Gasp and more!

Read our May newsletter here

April 2019

New & improved offerings for First Time Home Buyers
Former CDP client fisherman Nick Muto shares what he has learned
Former Baltimore city planner finds a good fit with the CDP

Read our April newsletter here

March 2019

A house becomes an accessible home
CDP launches public education campaign that puts a face to the affordable housing crisis
Janet Lesniak shares the motto we all live by
CDP and Provincetown Commons partner to deliver services to small businesses

Read our March newsletter here

February 2019

Meet Wellfleetian Kevin Sturtevant, Owner of Neighborhood Auto
How Harwich and Chatham are sharing a Housing Coordinator
Chris Ward of Latanzi, Spaulding & Landreth shares his hopes for young people on Cape Cod
Spring Business Workshops!

Read our February newsletter here

January 2019

CDP receives Housing Rehabilitation Grant for Truro, Harwich, Eastham and Provincetown
CDP, Cape Cod Children's Place and Homeless Prevention Council form Strategic Alliance
Remembering Susan Lindquist
CDP Partners with Rosie's Landscaping to grow the business
Advocacy Training dates!