Build the Year-Round Cape you Believe in
The Lower and Outer Cape should be more than a place people love to visit.
It should remain a place where people can build a life – where workers can find stable homes, entrepreneurs can turn ideas into livelihoods, families can put down roots, and neighbors can shape the future of the towns we call home.
Your gift helps make that possible!
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Community Development Partnership
PO Box 2786
Orleans, MA 02653
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Contact CDP’s Chief Advancement Officer Jamie Bearse at 508-290-0113 or by emailing JBearse@CapeCDP.org.
Summer Evening with the CDP
Join us on Tuesday, August 25 for the best night of the season!
Summer Evening with the CDP brings together neighbors, business leaders, community partners, and supporters who share a belief in the future of the Lower and Outer Cape.
This year's event will be held at Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod + South Hollow Spirits on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 6-8 p.m. In its early years, the Truro Vineyards was supported by one of CDP’s first micro-loans. It’s a stunning example of what’s possible when we come together to support a year-round community.
During the event, we host a Fund-a-Need paddle raise to help create affordable housing, providing local entrepreneurs with a head-start, and equipping local residents with lasting solutions to the challenges we face. You can make contribution to support our mission. Every gift over $1,000 is eligible to receive 50 percent back from state tax credit and the first $200K in donations will be matched dollar for dollar – doubling the impact!
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What can one community investment become?
Liam Rowland had the opportunity to pursue a longtime dream: becoming a chef and owning a business of his own.
But turning that dream into a viable business required something many entrepreneurs do not have – crucial upfront capital.
With a microloan from the Community Development Partnership, Liam acquired the historic Salty Market Farmstand in Truro. The community-centered farmstand is thriving.
In fact, CDP has invested nearly $5M in microloans to more than 250 businesses across the Lower and Outer Cape.
A Gift of $1,000 costs only $500!
Eligible donations of $1,000 or more to CDP may qualify for the Massachusetts Community Investment Tax Credit.
At tax time, the state refunds 50 percent of your donation as an incentive for investing in your community.
That means:
Your Gift | Massachusetts Tax Credit | Net cost (and eligible for a federal tax deduction) |
$1,000 | $500 | $500 |
$2,500 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
$5,000 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
For example, for a person making $85,000 a year a $1,000 donation to the CDP may only cost them about $275 after the Massachusetts tax credit and federal tax returns.
Non-Massachusetts residents are eligible.
Nonprofits are eligible.
The Community Development Partnership is a charitable non-profit (501) (c) 3 organization, registered with the Massachusetts Attorney General with tax id number 22-3191450. All gifts are tax-deductible within the fullest extent of the law. Please contact your financial or tax-advisor if you have any questions.