Provincetown Community Compact
Nurturing Community
a film by Lise King
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One of the largest community gatherings on Cape Cod raising funds for AIDS, Women’s Health Organizations and the Community.
Artists, writers and the public are invited to apply for a stay at an historic dune shack set in the Cape Cod National Seashore.
The Compact helps creative ideas become reality by supporting dozens of artist and community projects with fiscal sponsorship and much more.
A living archive honoring those we love with messages, prayers, gratitude and tributes - both living and deceased.
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The Half Mile Swim
July23, 2024
The Half Mile Swim
For those who feel overly challenged by the 1.2-mile Swim for Life route along Provincetown’s East End shoreline, the Provincetown Swim for Life
& Paddler Flotilla fundraiser has created a second route, The Half-Mile Swim.
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Story Night
July 8, 2024
Story Night
The Community Compact turns 31. The Provincetown Community Compact, which, through donations and grants, has helped launch eight nonprofits,
dozens of art and community projects, and 2,500 dune shack residencies.
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Swim 4 Life
July 8, 2024
Swim 4 Life & Paddler Flotilla Fundraiser
The Provincetown Community Compact presents the 37th Provincetown Swim for Life & Paddler Flotilla fundraiser set for Saturday, September 7, 2024.
The Compact welcomes swimmers, kayakers, volunteers, boaters and the public to participate in Provincetown, Wellfleet and hometown locations..
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C-Scape Dune Shack
May 6, 2024
Provincetown Community Compact Celebrates Its Stories Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the Provincetown Theater Free and open to the public
Provincetown Community Compact celebrates its 31st year with an evening of stories, having helped to launch eight non-profits, more than 50 art
and community projects, 2,500 dune shack residencies and raised $6M for AIDS, women’s health and the community. Its first story event,
Provincetown Community Compact Celebrates Its Stories will be held on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the Provincetown Theater.
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National Park Grant
April 18, 2024
National Park Grant
The Provincetown Community Compact has been awarded a grant from the National Park Service to document LGBTQ history within the
Provincetown National Register Historic District. The district has nearly 1200 structures within a three-square mile area, one of the largest
districts in Massachusetts.
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How Grassroots Grows
Dec 7, 2023
The Compact at 30!
Greetings, As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Compact, we thank you for your participation, support, and enthusiasm for nurturing community.
Peace, Jay
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Dune Shack Open 2024
Dec 1, 2023
Dune Shacks Open
The Provincetown Compact Compact announces 2024 dune shack residency applications are now open. The Compact is pleased to
offer residences for C-Scape and Fowler Dune Shacks in the Cape Cod National Seashore, available April through November for the
general public with applications due January 15, 2024
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Prayer Ribbons 2023
May 30, 2023
Prayer Ribbons
The City of Orlando has invited the Provincetown Community Compact to the commemoration of the Pulse nightclub massacre to install a
special strand of Prayer Ribbons outside Orlando City Hall. The seventh anniversary is June 12, 2023. Compact director Jay Critchley will bring
the ribbons to Orlando and speak at the ceremony on Friday, June 9, 2023.
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Dune Shacks 2023
December 6, 2022
Dune Shacks 2023
The Provincetown Compact Compact announces 2023 dune shack residency applications are now open. The Compact is pleased to offer residencies for C-Scape and Fowler
Dune Shacks in the Cape Cod National Seashore. Residencies are available April through November for the general public (Community Residencies). Residency applications
may be found HERE. Applications close January 15, 2023. Community residencies are open to all and are selected by lottery.
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