Community Development Partnership

Community Development Partnership We create opportunities for people to live, work and thrive on the Lower Cape.

The Community Development Partnership leads the Lower Cape in building a diverse year-round community of people who can afford to live, work and thrive here. To accomplish our mission, we promote, develop and manage affordable housing; nurture the launch and growth of small businesses; and facilitate collaboration with business, non-profit, and government partners. Since its inception in 1992, the

CDP has become a leader in developing and delivering innovative programs that foster an economically and environmentally sustainable Lower Cape Cod community. As a community development corporation, we value economic, racial & ethnic diversity and foster a sense of inclusion and participation of local area residents, business owners, and leaders. Throughout our thirty-year history, the CDP has continued to adapt to the ever-shifting economic and demographic landscape of our area while maintaining our commitment to strengthening and expanding the building blocks of a vibrant local economy. The CDP is a steward for critical community resources such as stable and affordable rental housing for low-and-moderate-income residents, micro-loan funds that help unleash the entrepreneurial spirit in the region, and fishing quota that has preserved our small-scale fishing fleet.

Every small business has a story. We're proud to support entrepreneurs like Rosie of Rosie's Landscapes through business...
06/01/2026

Every small business has a story.

We're proud to support entrepreneurs like Rosie of Rosie's Landscapes through business advising and microloans that help turn goals into growth.

As the season gets busy, consider supporting local businesses whenever you can—they're the backbone of our year-round community.

Want to learn more about how we can help you, follow the link below. https://capecdp.org/local-business

Town Meeting season offered an important reminder: building stronger year-round communities takes engagement, conversati...
05/28/2026

Town Meeting season offered an important reminder: building stronger year-round communities takes engagement, conversation, and showing up.

Across the Lower and Outer Cape this spring, residents weighed in on housing, childcare, zoning, and investments that will shape our region’s future. Some proposals moved forward. Others sparked difficult conversations.

Our 2026 Town Meeting Recap highlights key outcomes and trends across all 8 Lower and Outer Cape towns — where progress was made, where challenges remain, and why community participation matters.

Only an average of 10% of registered voters participated in Town Meetings this spring. Local decisions matter, and community voices help shape what comes next.

Swipe through for highlights →

05/27/2026

Before the summer season kicks into full swing, we took time to connect.

Over the past few weeks, we enjoyed networking events with CCYP, the Orleans Chamber, and the Harwich Chamber of Commerce – connecting with small businesses, community members, partners, colleagues, and friends before the busy season begins.

These conversations matter. They help us share the work we do, learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing our local businesses, and explore ways we can support a strong stronger, more resilient year-round community.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to connect – we’re excited for the season!

When Christina Machaby Lee opened Uplift Physical Therapy & Wellness in Chatham, she wasn’t just starting a business — s...
05/27/2026

When Christina Machaby Lee opened Uplift Physical Therapy & Wellness in Chatham, she wasn’t just starting a business — she was creating specialized care our region needs.

A Cape Cod native, physical therapist, and mother, Christina built one of the region’s few practices focused on whole-person pelvic health and orthopedic care, helping people recover, heal, and move through life with dignity.

With support from the CDP’s small business program, Christina accessed financing, business planning guidance, and long-term support to turn her vision into a sustainable practice serving our community.

But like many entrepreneurs and working professionals on the Cape, building a business doesn’t automatically make it possible to build a life here.

As Christina and her husband explored homeownership, they encountered a reality many families face: earning too much to qualify for assistance programs while still struggling to afford staying local.

“Even those of us with advanced degrees and professional jobs are still struggling to make this our home.”

Stories like Christina’s remind us why strengthening year-round communities means investing in both economic opportunity and housing solutions.

The work is connected. The impact is local. And the future depends on making it possible for people to live, work, and thrive here.

As businesses grow and evolve, their needs change too. We’re proud to support Chase, owner of The Yoga Joint Ptown & Coy...
05/21/2026

As businesses grow and evolve, their needs change too.

We’re proud to support Chase, owner of The Yoga Joint Ptown & Coyote Kayaks as they navigate growth, adapt operations, and continue building a business that strengthens our local community.

Looking for support for your business? Whether you’re growing, adapting, or planning for what’s next, we’re here to help. Reach out to learn more about business coaching, resources, and support available through the CDP.

The Massachusetts Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC) program is one of the most impactful ways to support the work o...
05/20/2026

The Massachusetts Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC) program is one of the most impactful ways to support the work of the Community Development Partnership while investing in the future of the Lower and Outer Cape.

Gifts of $1,000 or more qualify for a 50% Massachusetts state tax credit, helping your donation go even further to support affordable housing, local businesses, economic resilience, and year-round communities.

Community starts with opportunity — and your support helps make that possible.

Follow the link to learn more. https://capecdp.org/support-us/community-investment-tax-credit

Sometimes a small investment can make a big difference.Through the CDP’s microloan and line of credit programs, we help ...
05/19/2026

Sometimes a small investment can make a big difference.

Through the CDP’s microloan and line of credit programs, we help local entrepreneurs like Ptown Blooms , access the funding they need to grow — whether that means purchasing equipment, expanding services, managing seasonal cash flow, or turning a long-held idea into a thriving business.

We know traditional financing isn’t always accessible for every small business owner. That’s why we work closely with local banks and community partners to help fill the gaps when conventional lending isn’t the right fit. Because supporting local businesses takes collaboration, creativity, and a community willing to invest in its people.

Over the past 30 years, the CDP has invested more than $4.63 million into 260 local businesses across the Lower and Outer Cape — helping visions take root and grow. 🌱

If you’re an entrepreneur looking for support, guidance, or funding resources, we’re here to help.

At Truro Town Meeting on Saturday, voters will have the opportunity to support articles that invest in affordable housin...
05/15/2026

At Truro Town Meeting on Saturday, voters will have the opportunity to support articles that invest in affordable housing, housing infrastructure, regional collaboration, and smart growth for the future of our community.

The Lower and Outer Cape depends on year-round residents, local workers, small businesses, and neighbors who can continue to call this place home.

📍 Truro Annual Town Meeting
🗓 Saturday, May 16 at 10am
📍 Truro Central School

We encourage residents to learn more and make their voices heard.
Town of Truro, Massachusetts

Behind every small business is a person with a vision — and sometimes, they just need the right support to move forward ...
05/14/2026

Behind every small business is a person with a vision — and sometimes, they just need the right support to move forward with confidence.

At the CDP, our Business & Credit Program provides free one-on-one guidance, workshops, technical assistance, and access to resources that help local entrepreneurs grow and thrive. From traditional trades to emerging ventures, we’re investing in the people who strengthen our year-round economy and community.

In the past year:
✨ 319 small businesses supported
✨ 1,164 hours of technical assistance provided
✨ 437 workshop participants — more than double 2023 participation
✨ $4.63 million invested in 260 local businesses over 30 years of microloans

We’re proud to support entrepreneurs like Madison, owner and Senior Accountant of Schultz Accounting Solutions and so many others across the Lower and Outer Cape.

Interested in learning more, reach out!

05/12/2026

Today’s ribbon-cutting at The Residences at Lawrence Hill was about so much more than opening a building, it was about opening doors.

We heard from residents who’ve spent years, searching for a place to call home. We heard from local leaders, state partners, advocates, and supporters who believed this project was worth fighting for. And we heard a powerful reminder that everyone deserves the opportunity to be welcomed, accepted and able to live work and thrive in the community they serve and love.
Lawrence Hill represents 46 new year-round affordable homes in Wellfleet, but its impact reaches far beyond Housing. It represents stability for families, opportunity for workers, dignity for residents, and hope for the future of the Outer Cape.

A heartfelt thank to Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Livable communities, Juana Matias, State Senator Julian Cyr, and State Representative Hadley Luddy for your leadership and commitment to Housing on the Cape.

We are deeply grateful to our partners and supporters, including Aaron Gornstein and Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH), the Town of Wellfleet, Bank of America, Barnstable County, and the towns of Brewster and Orleans for helping bring this vision to life.

Today, we also honored Elaine McIlroy, whose dedication, passion, tireless commitment to affordable housing will now live on through a dedicated building at Lawrence Hill. A lasting tribute to the impact one person can have on a community.

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Orleans, MA
02653

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