The Cape Cod Times Needy Fund: Fund helps new parents secure essentials
A set of new parents were saving for months to move into their first home and put down the hefty lump sum for first, last and security money. When the new baby arrived, soaring prices of essentials, heating fuel and groceries were getting hard to manage.
To help them stay afloat, this new mom was soon to start a new job at a local restaurant where she was able to pick up a few evening shifts so her husband, home from his job, would be able to watch their child.
But before that income came in, the Needy Fund was able to help fill their oil tank and the new parents were able to keep their baby safe and warm.
What is the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund?
The nonprofit Cape Cod Times Needy Fund has provided emergency financial assistance to thousands of Cape Codders and Islanders since 1936. That assistance is made possible because of the continued generosity of neighbors helping neighbors.
The Needy Fund provides short-term emergency assistance to Cape and Islands residents so they can continue to go to work and/or stay in their homes. People in need submit their requests for help to the Needy Fund, which in turn pays for the goods or services — a medical bill, for example — through a voucher system. No cash is given to Needy Fund recipients.
On July 2, the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund kicked off its summer fundraising appeal, with the goal of raising $225,000 between now and Aug. 25.
How to donate to the Needy Fund
Donations, which are tax-deductible, may be made online at needyfund.org.
Checks payable to the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund should be mailed to Cape Cod Times Needy Fund, P.O. Box 36, Hyannis, MA 02601.
How to get Needy Fund assistance
Those needing assistance may contact the Needy Fund at 508-778-5661 or 800-422-1446.
Questions can be emailed to info@needyfund.org. The Needy Fund is also on Facebook (facebook.com/NeedyFund) and Twitter (@NeedyFund).
Total Contributions to Date:$220,372.14
Mrs. Suzanne Genest;$5,000
Anonymous;$2,500
Barbara and Paul Dowling;$500
Carol Burke;$500
In honor of Peter Meyer's participation in the Falmouth Road Race to benefit the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund;$500
In memory of Dan O'Leary;$300
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen P. Wagner;$300
William and Lorna Hathon;$250
Eric and Roberta Kaiser;$250
In memory of Pat and Mary Princigalli;$250
Barbara and Richard McKenney;$200
Patricia Rawl;$200
Dr. James and Maureen Villiotte;$200
Phyllis and Bill Crockett;$200
Anonymous;$200
Anonymous;$200
Walter and Lois Goodrich;$75
In memory of Vinny and Julie;$25
Joseph and Alma Scordato;$100
In loving memory from Sue and Chuck;$100
Anonymous;$50
Richard and Shirley Stewart;$50
In memory of Noel P. Bonacci from the Friends of the Family from Health Research,Inc.;$150
In memory of Charles Gregory Senteio,BHS 1956;$100
Madeline Miller and Dennis Clark;$25
David W. Halvorsen;$100
Carolyn Barnes;$150
Mary Ellen and Sean Curran;$50
Dorothy and Donald Hearn;$100
Anonymous;$100
Anonymous;$25
In memory of William Daniel Toole;$100
Amy Natiello;$25
In memory of Carl Frederick Syriala,BHS 1956;$100
Chana McMillen;$100
James and Alice Tow;$100
Elizabeth Price;$50
Judith M. Verny;$40
In memory of Edward and Virginia Cross;$100
Friends in Brewster;$25
John and Kathleen Spelman;$100
Colleen Gallagher;$35
Anonymous;$50
In memory of James Otis "Butch" Ellis,BHS 1956;$100
Maxine Kane;$100
Kathy and Brian Shanahan;$50
Gerald and Dorothy Szymansky;$25
David Bailin and Amy L. Stewart;$50
Lisa Killen Goodwin;$100
Anonymous;$100
Peter and Christine Johnson-Staub;$100
In memory of Bob and David Stout;$100
Elliot and Nancy Johnson;$50
In memory of Noel Bonacci from the Choi Family;$50
In memory of Deputy Sheriff John R. Kotfila,Jr.;$50
Rasheek Tabassum Mujib writes about healthcare and education. Reach her at rmujib@capecodonline.com.
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