What They Say

Spetember 14, 2009

Cape Cod Community Club Helps Families in Need

The Cape Cod Community Club, a buy-local consumer savings program which also raises monies for Cape-wide charities is now helping families in need.

The Club is a partnership with Shaw’s & Star Market and more than 100 local businesses.

Shaw’s & Star Market offer $5.00 off a $50+ purchase, every time the Club members shop. In addition they offer Club exclusive product coupons.

The local businesses, which include restaurants, retail stores and services, offer savings as well. This includes large purchase items such as furniture, bedding, tires, kitchen & bath product, flooring and more.

Cape Cod Angels is the Club’s matching donation program. For every donated membership, the Club matches it. With the initial support of Shaw’s & Star Market, the Club will distribute 500 pre-paid membership forms to families in need.

“Providing great overall value to our customers is an ongoing responsibility at Shaw’s,” said Shaw’s Regional Vice President Paul Nerney. “Partnering with The Cape Cod Community Club allows Shaw’s to give back and enhance the quality of life for our customers.”

“Putting food on the table is a top priority and we’ve expanded our efforts to identify those families who need it most by adding food pantries and local housing authorities.” said Geoff Rose, founder of the Club.

According to Geoff, “almost all the local housing authorities agreed to accept the Free memberships as well as food pantries including, The Family Pantry, St. Francis Food Pantry and the Lower Cape Outreach.”

Tom Lacey, Executive Director of the Falmouth Housing Authority, said, “we are very pleased to be a part of this program. These memberships will be well received by our residents.”

There is still a long way to go, as the Club has identified more than 5000 families served by food pantries and local housing authorities.

The annual membership is $29.00. Any individual or business can donate a membership and become a Cape Cod Angel. The donor can chose a specific food pantry or local housing authority assuring that the program helps in each local community.

Memberships may be purchased and donated at www.capecodcommunityclub.com.

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May 28, 2009

Shaw’s & Star Market partner with Cape Cod Community Club

The Cape Cod Community Club is pleased to announce that Shaw’s & Star Market has partnered with the Club. They are now offering a $5.00 instant savings coupon on all purchases of $50.00 or more and $5.00 in exclusive Shaw’s brand coupons.

Geoff Rose, founder of the Cape Cod Community Club stated, “these are challenging economic times. This partnership couldn’t have come at a more important time. Shaw’s participation will provide a significant savings to Club members and help raise needed monies for local charities.” “Shaw’s has a long standing tradition of partnering with programs to help benefit communities where we serve. This program not only provides valuable savings to our customers but help important charitable causes,” said Bill Nasshan, Shaw’s and Star Market Senior Vice President of Marketing and Merchandising .

The Cape Cod Community Club which began in November of 2008, provides savings to over 100 local businesses. They include restaurants, retail stores and services. Member businesses include: Barbo’s Furniture, Mid-Cape Home Centers, Ideal Flooring, Cape & Islands Tire, Cape & Islands Glass, Ardeo Restaurants, NAPA/Cape Cod and Mattress World.

Members pay a $29.00 annual membership, 10% of which is donated to one of seven Cape-wide charities. The member chooses from the following: Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod & the Islands, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Cape Cod & the Islands, Cape Cod Healthcare, Cape & Islands United Way, Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands, Housing Assistance Corporation, and MSPCA of Cape Cod.

Cape Cod Angels, a matching donation program of the Cape Cod Community Club, will provide free memberships to qualified low income individuals and families. Shaw’s & Star Market will help fund the program. Geoff further explained. “We will be working with the Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands to identify those who qualify. These are the people who need it most.”

Estella Fritzinger , Executive Director at Community Action Committee stated "Low and moderate income families are watching every penny in this economy, this will be a great help for them. When members join the Club and select Community Action Committee as a charity, it means we will be able to provide more to individuals and families in need… it is a win, win situation and we are proud to be part of the effort.”

The Cape Cod Community Club is Rose’s second consumer savings and charity program. The first was Our Island Club on Martha’s Vineyard. After 3 years, it has more than 3000 members, 150 participating businesses and has raised $85,000+ for local organizations.

What They Say
about Our Island Club of Martha's Vineyard
(www.OurIslandClub.com)

For 3 years, Our Island Club has been providing savings to its residents and benefiting local charities. There are currently 3000+ members, more than 150 participating businesses, and over $85,000 has been donated to local organizations.

Businesses

"We participate to give back to the locals." Garry Metters, Owner, Bowl and Board.

"We know we are gaining new local customers and building loyalty with our regular customers." Danielle Bailey, Owner, Kiddo's.

"It's about community. For some, it's a challenge living here. We stay open year-round to serve them." Phil McAndrews, Owner, Offshore Ale.

Consumers
"This is a great community effort. I like supporting the businesses that are part of it and I know I'm helping local charities." Al Mahoney, Vineyard Haven

"At times of the year, it really makes a difference." Ellen Wolfe, W. Tisbury

"This is a no brainer!" Eddie Parker, Oak Bluffs

Charities

"Thank you for your thoughtful and generous contribution. Our Island Club is proving beneficial to so many groups on the Island as well as those that take advantage of the savings." Julie Willett, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Martha's Vineyard.

"Thank you for the great contribution." Bob Tonti, Executive Director, Vineyard Nursing Association

"Wow! What a generous gift- our most grateful thanks!" Terre Young, Administrator, Hospice of Martha's Vineyard

"Thank you so very much!! What a wonderful program you have!!" The staff & animals @ MSPCA

"Thank you for your contribution in support of our work made through ‘Our Island Club.' We congratulate you on a successful year. What a great idea you brought to life!" Susan Wasserman, President, Martha's Vineyard Community Services