Family blindsided by rising oil prices receives help from Needy Fund
Skyrocketing gas prices over the past few months have made day-to-day living more expensive and difficult.
One lower Cape family, after combining households and resources to cut costs, were blindsided when oil prices rose dramatically in the spring to double what they paid for last year.
These retired relatives, already living with limited resources, were dealt another blow when one family member was diagnosed with cancer.
This family reached out to the Needy Fund that filled up their oil tank and provided resources and referrals for medical assistance needed as the family cares for a sick relative.
More about the Needy Fund
Many human service agencies offer assistance to those in need, but the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund has been helping with several immediate, short-term emergencies such as food, rent, medical costs and other basic expenses since 1936.
No cash is given to Needy Fund recipients. Instead, the agency pays vendors through a voucher program. The case described above was provided by the Needy Fund on the condition of anonymity.
How to donate to the Needy Fund
Donations, which are tax-deductible, may be made at needyfund.org. Checks also can be made payable to the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund and 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: $160,005.96
Ronald and Jean Wackrow: $5,000
John and Cathleen McAbee: $1,000
Janet Sisterson: $1,000
From the Winsome Fund on behalf of Sally Digges and Jim Arnold: $1,000
Ian and Sandra Millen: $700
Sandwich Bourne Lions Club: $600
Donald Cameron and Mary Jane Curran: $500
Mary M. Wells: $500
David and Janice Lawrence: $500
Regina Mullen: $500
In memory of Joan Fairbanks Lipp from Peter Lipp: $500
Mary O'Brien: $350
Lynn and Carolyn Noble: $300
Thomas and Roberta Burke: $250
Jeffrey and Catherine Jewett: $250
Anonymous: $250
Anita Caruso: $200
Patricia Hassett: $200
Robert and Margaret Gorton: $200
Tom and Marcia VanderVoort: $200
Robert and Marguerite Anderson: $200
Michael and Janet Britz: $200
Diane and Wade Barstow: $200
In memory of Bill Breisky and Peggy Eastman from Anne Brennan: $200
In memory of Don "The Mayor": $200
Nancy Nichols: $100
Philip and Dorothy Warren: $100
John and Mary Witbeck: $50
Anonymous: $100
Brian and Ginny O'Toole: $100
Mrs. Terrence Dewsnap: $25
Ann and Lenny Duchesney: $50
Harold and Judith Hanlon: $100
E. Stuart Peoples: $100
Georgia Farrell: $100
Donald and Alice Rogers: $25
Constance Tarvis: $100
In memory of Donald "Snuffy" Souza from Judy: $100
In memory of Stephen DeNorscia: $25
Thomas and Laura Carroll: $50
Anonymous: $100
Alan and Lois Young: $100
Mary Steede: $25
Ellen Weinlich: $100
Art and Joan Cornell: $50
Anonymous: $100
Richard and Patricia Porcaro: $100
Anonymous: $50
Stephen and Susan DiGeronimo: $50
Anonymous: $25
Susan and Marcus Buckley: $50
In memory of Shawn Dalton: $100
Anonymous: $15
In memory of Greg Nearhos: $50
Diane and Donald Siddell: $100
Susan Weiss: $25
In memory of John A. Keeler ‘740’: $100
Susan and Martin Gauthier: $100
In memory of Manny and Don from Marion Robello: $50
Margaret J Duby: $25
Diane and Sam Singer: $20
Gail and Gil – Eastham: $50
Anonymous: $50
Dawn and Paul Orvis: $100
Anonymous: $90
In memory of Shawna DeMello Dennery: $100
Mary and Robert Parent: $100
This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: Needy Fund: Lower Cape family struggling with gas prices receives help
