Cape Cod Village (CCV) was founded in 2011 by Bob and Lauren Jones, clinical social workers from Orleans, Massachusetts and the parents of a young adult son with autism. Recognizing the need on Cape Cod for opportunities and safe and supportive residential housing, they began meeting with other parents who shared similar dreams. From these meetings Cape Cod Village, An Innovative Community for Adults with Autism, was born.
Cape Cod Village is a 501c3 organization that owns the affordable housing project to provide permanent residency for up to 16 adults with autism. In its role as owner, CCV is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the property.
The Center for Developmental Disabilities is a 501c3 organization that is dedicated to the developing and implementing programs and services that meet the socialization, recreation, and educational needs for the residents of Cape Cod Village, members of the wider community with intellectual disabilities, as well as their families, friends and peers.
The Cape Cod Village Story
Cape Cod Village was incorporated as a non-profit corporation, the Board of Directors was formed, and the Mission & Vision Statements were created.
CCV was granted status as a 501c3 non-profit corporation and the Capital Campaign began.
Land was purchased in the center of Orleans with $350,000 donated from the Town of Orleans Community Preservation funds. Cape Cod Village has a home!
The Disability Opportunity Fund offered a $400,000 loan.
The USDA offered a $3 Million Loan; CPA Funding reached $950,000; the project was approved by the Executive Office for Health and Human Services of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Architectural Plans completed; received a $2 Million Grant from the Massachusetts Dept. of Housing and Community Development. The first Unmasking Autism Masquerade Gala signature fundraiser was held.
Delphi Construction Co. hired; Capital Campaign reached $1.5 Million.
The construction year with groundbreaking in January and completion in December. The second Unmasking Autism Masquerade Gala was held at Ocean Edge Resort and was a huge success; see more here.
January – First residents move into their lifelong homes.
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Cape Cod Village – Construction to completion
Creating dignified and meaningful lives for adults with autism.
