Cape Cod Times Needy Fund: Fund helps single mother of a child with a disability
A single mother of a young child with a disability, already struggling to make ends meet, had her working hours — and consequently her income — reduced.
She was looking for a part-time job to supplement her income, needed to pay the rent and pay for car repairs so she could get to and from work and take her child to medical appointments.
With Needy Fund's help, she managed to pay her rent, which made it possible for her to pay for necessary car repairs.
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: $168,562.14
Donovan Family;$5,000
St. Jude;$500
Schuyler Peck;$500
Susan Rhilinger;$500
Vernon Brown;$500
Anonymoose;$251
David Wilk;$250
Jill Heine;$250
Sharon Donegan;$250
Idman Family;$206
Mark and Kathy Kelleher;$200
John Crook;$200
David Walsh;$200
Paul and Mary Alice Gallant;$200
Rita and Joseph Wood;$100
In memory of Adele R. Lundquist;$100
Harriet and Allan Katz;$100
Harold and Linda Torrey;$50
In memory of Ingrid Clouther,Steve’s Schatz;$50
Donald and Elaine Bassett;$40
Kathleen Murphy;$17
Anonymous;$50
Marguerite Lopes;$25
Cheryl Graney;$50
Claire Desilets;$100
Arturo and Dianne Cartagenova;$50
Anonymous;$100
Jay and Irene Giles;$40
Norman Taupeka;$100
Barbara Zwicker;$15
Judith A. Johnson;$25
Anonymous;$20
David and Gini Donnelly;$100
Robert and Edith Graham;$100
In memory of our daughter,Charlotte Ann Garron;$100
Sue Carrai;$50
Gregory and Charlotte Hazell;$50
Anonymous;$150
Philip and Dorothy Warren;$100
David and Lee Dunbar;$50
Carol Cichy;$100
In memory of William W. Dawe from Bayberry Place;$25
Adele Ackell;$100
Rose Marie Quinn;$103
Deborah and James Mangan;$100
Joanna Montalbano;$100
Paul and Ellie Smith;$25
Schatze and Peter Thorp;$50
Susan Weiss;$25
Deborah Donaldson;$25
John and Nancy Whelan;$100
Mara Stangl;$20
Irene Antkowiak;$100
Rasheek Tabassum Mujib writes about health care and education. Reach her at rmujib@capecodonline.com.
This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: Needy Fund helps single mother of a child with disability pay rent
