CBS News Boston recently featured a story that brought meaningful attention to both Philanthropy Partners of the Cape and Islands and one of its youngest honorees, Adrian Oomer. The coverage highlighted Adrian’s growing impact in the community and underscored the important role Philanthropy Partners of the Cape and Islands (PPCI) plays in celebrating and elevating philanthropy on Cape Cod.
The news segment introduced viewers to Adrian, a fifth grader from Brewster whose cooking project, Loco Dos, has raised more than one thousand dollars for Homeless Prevention Council. By preparing homemade meals from his family kitchen and selling them to support local families, Adrian demonstrated how personal passion can become a tool for community change.
CBS News also recognized the significance of Philanthropy Day, PPCI’s flagship annual event, where Adrian received the 2025 Outstanding Philanthropist Award. The story helped share PPCI’s mission with a broader audience by showing how the organization shines a spotlight on individuals and groups who strengthen the Cape through generosity, creativity, and service.
Coverage like this benefits not only the awardee but also PPCI’s ongoing effort to encourage a culture of giving across the region. By showing how a young person can take initiative and create real outcomes, the segment helped reinforce PPCI’s message that philanthropy is accessible to everyone.
Read the full CBS News story here: https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/brewster-boy-philanthropist-of-the-year-changemaker/