Leadership Cape Cod

05/30/2026

On Thursday, Leadership Cape Cod held its CLI Environmental Session at the Barnstable County Clean Water Center and Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center (MASSTC).

Thank you to our sponsor, CARE for the Cape and Islands for their support of this importat session, as well as to our wonderful host and speakers for such an informative morning (from left): Seth Rolbein, senior outreach and policy advisor for the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance; Brian Baumgaertel, director of the Barnstable County Wastewater Division and Barnstable County Clean Water Center and Mark H. Robinson, executive director of The Compact of Cape Cod Conservation Trusts.

05/09/2026

Was fun to have brunch with Mobile Mac Dr Meg Keegan, one of the members of this year’s CLI Class, and get to know her more! Leadership Cape Cod

05/01/2026

One of our cohorts is working to help this important cause. They invite you to join them! Please share!

We’re fortunate to have many new sponsors for the Su***de Awareness Walk! Thank you to all of these amazing businesses and organizations for supporting this cause. Your donations directly support much-needed su***de awareness and prevention programs on the Cape & Islands. 💜🩵

Interested in walking with us on May 16th or becoming a sponsor? Visit https://sharingkindness.org/su***de-awareness-walk/

04/17/2026

We had a great morning at Leadership Cape Cod’s CLI Media Session! Hosted at the Cape Media Center in Dennis. It was the perfect setting for an insightful conversation about the local media landscape. Thank you to Woolfie's Bakery for their generous donation of delicious muffins (always a crowd favorite). Our panel delivered: Cara Cipullo (Cape & Plymouth Business Marketing) Larry Egan (Edible Cape Cod / The Handyman Hotline) and Kate McMahon (Cape Media Center) each brought a unique perspective on storytelling, audience engagement, and what it really takes to connect with readers, listeners, and viewers across the Cape. Grateful for a room full of engaged leaders, thoughtful questions, and a strong reminder that good storytelling is at the heart of strong communities. Cape Media Center Cape & Plymouth Business Marketing Woolfie's Bakery

04/15/2026

Supporting Second Chances in Our Community 💙

One of our Leadership Cape Cod (CLI) cohort groups is proud to be working on a project focused on reentry and employment support—because everyone deserves the opportunity to rebuild, grow, and succeed.

✨ Why it matters:
• Reduces recidivism and breaks the cycle
• Promotes financial independence
• Strengthens safer, healthier communities

👕 How you can help:
• Donate new men’s clothing at Cape & Coast Bank locations
• Drop off gently used men’s clothing at The Bridge Center Thrift Shop
• Shop our Amazon Wish List
• Become a second chance employer

🔗 Shop & support here:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2S2ILPYUFIXM2?type=wishlist

Every contribution—big or small—helps create real opportunities and lasting impact. Thank you for being part of the solution 💛

04/13/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported our Leadership Cape Cod (CLI) 2026 cohort food drive! Because of your generosity, our 4/11 drive at Stop & Shop made an incredible impact:

🥫 550 food items donated
💵 $447.80 in cash contributions
📦 Total impact: $1,751.00

Your support will go directly toward helping local families access the food and resources they need. This is what community looks like—people showing up for one another in meaningful ways.

We couldn’t have done this without you. 💙

04/02/2026

One of this year’s cohort teams has organized a community food drive to support the Cape Cod Community Pantry, and we’d love for you to be part of it!

🛒 How to help:
Stop by with donations of non-perishable food and essential items (see flyer for full list!)

📍 Where: Shaw’s
1108 State Rd, South Yarmouth
📅 When: April 18th
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Every donation goes directly to helping neighbors across Cape Cod access nutritious food.

Let’s show up for our community and support this incredible cohort project 👏

04/02/2026

Huge thank you to The Pause in Brewster 💙 for sponsoring today’s CLI Social Services panel!

The Pause is a recovery community center right here on Cape Cod, offering a dedicated space for meetings, connection, and support for individuals and families impacted by substance use.

Your support helped bring together an incredible group of speakers and created such a thoughtful, engaging experience for our cohort.

We’re so grateful to have partners like you who care deeply about wellness and community.

🔗 Check them out here: https://pauseawhile.org

03/27/2026

Leadership Cape Cod CLI Spring Social!

01/23/2026

🗳️ Civic Engagement in Action! 🗳️

Yesterday, our Community Leadership Institute (CLI) cohort had the opportunity to participate in a powerful and engaging Civic Engagement Panel held in the Harborview Room at the Barnstable Court Complex.

A huge thank you to our incredible guest speakers for sharing their time, insight, and lived experience in local government and civic leadership:
👏 Amanda Bebrin
👏 Mark Forest
👏 Lynne Pleffner

Our cohort especially enjoyed the mock town meeting at the end of the session — a fun, interactive way to practice speaking up, asking questions, and engaging in the civic process in real time 🏛️🗣️. It sparked great conversation, laughter, and confidence-building moments that brought civic engagement to life.

We’re grateful to our speakers and participants for creating an environment that was informative, approachable, and empowering. This is what leadership development looks like 💙

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