Needy Fund aids woman after COVID requires time off from work
A Centerville woman, who has diabetes, needed to take additional time off of work due to the threat of new COVID-19 strains.
But, she then found herself needing help with her mortgage payment.
The woman works in retail and does not qualify for help from public assistance programs because she earns too much money.
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Making ends meet became a struggle. In addition to these challenges, she had four deaths in her family in the last two years.
The Cape Cod Times Needy Fund provided assistance with her mortgage payment.
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 a host of immediate, short-term emergencies such as food, rent, medical costs and other basic expenses since 1936. In 2022 the Needy Fund received more than 7,500 requests for assistance as of November and provided direct financial assistance to more than 4,000 clients.
No cash is given to Needy Fund recipients. Instead, the nonprofit pays vendors through a voucher program. The case described above was provided by the Needy Fund on the condition of anonymity.
Last year's total: Cape Cod Times Needy Fund campaign raises $1.62M, exceeding goal
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: $249,563.62
E. Lee Drinane;$2,500
Susan & Joe Finnemore;$1,000
Robert Lingeman;$1,000
James and Jeanne Longo;$1;000
Stanley Kaczynski and Theresa Cummings;$1,000
Patricia and Jonathan Stott;$1,000
Frank and Marie Fortunato;$1,000
Anonymous;$1,000
John and Anne Oliver;$750
Cape Cod Coastal Realty,LLC;$500
Robert and Doris David;$500
Anonymous;$500
Stanley Nowak;$500
Kenneth and Lilla Robinson;$500
Regina Mullen;$500
James Kowalski;$500
Anonymous;$400
Bob Friese;$300
Marti and Mike Sekerak;$300
Patti and Andy Machado;$300
In memory of Bill and Lorraine Finkel from HJM Realty,LLC;$250
Stephanie G. Wall,M.D.;$250
In loving memory of Kath and Maud Ann Kirk from Paul and Gail K.;$250
In memory of Louis Rosado,Jr. and Jennifer Rosado;$250
Stephen and Deirdre Burke;$250
M. Virginia Waterman-Casey;$250
Anonymous;$250
Betsy Lessig;$250
David and Lucy Banner;$100
Anonymous;$100
John Crook;$200
In memory of Carolyn Keating;$100
Anonymous;$100
Patricia Driscoll;$200
Phyllis M. MacIntyre;$50
God Bless America;$100
Elsa Norman;$25
Phil and Beverly Johnston;$100
In memory of Susan West Babcock from your loving family ;$103
Foster Furcolo;$200
Carolyn Richardson;$50
Paul and Marilyn;$100
Anonymous;$100
Dan and Jane Kunhardt;$103
Dee McGrath and Jim Wisner;$50
Buzz & Tish Friend;$100
Victoria Hampton;$25
Brian and Susan Abbott;$200
In memory of Lawrence R. Holmes;$200
In memory of Chad Cerulli from Mom and Dad;$50
Anonymous;$200
In memory of Shawna DeMello Dennery;$100
In memory of Joseph Langway and John Hopkins;$100
In memory of Susan McLellan;$50
In memory of Kristin A. Johnson;$100
Steven and Susan Bissonnette;$200
Tom and Marcia VanderVoort;$200
Joan G. Hensler;$25
Pat Foley;$25
Anonymous;$100
Ellen M. Evans;$100
David and Susan Sheinkopf;$50
John and Pauline Sherman;$200
Anonymous;$25
Sandra J. Perry;$100
Anonymous;$100
Edward and M. Elizabeth Mason;$100
Arthur N. King;$100
In memory of Donna and John Vincent Calabrese;$25
Robert and Theresa Dollak;$100
Peter and Kathleen Holcombe;$50
William and Chip Diniak;$100
Carolyn H. Weeks;$100
Anonymous;$200
Anonymous;$25
Richard Boyden;$103
Robert and Kathy Corradi;$100
Charles and Judith Lewis;$100
In memory of David Coupal from Peggy Coupal;$25
Carol and Bruce Barnard;$50
Mary Nazarian;$25
Steve and Elizabeth Robbins;$200
In memory of Grace and Cal;$100
In memory of Jeanette Mann;$100
Eleanor Quealey;$200
Robert and Paula George;$50
Kathy and Brian Shanahan;$50
Marilyn Grannemann and Lee Avery;$100
In honor of Becky King;$100
Daniel and Frances Disenso;$50
Linda and William Lord;$50
Anonymous;$100
Eric Gordon and Carole Hebb;$200
Pamela l Flynn;$25
In memory of Florence and Harold George and Jeanine and Joseph Morvan from Linda and Lloyd George ;$100
In memory of Paula Mazzotti and Elsa Supley from Victor and Liz Mazzotti;$200
In thanks for blessings of family and friends from Tom and Sue Carey;$100
Carol McCabe;$50
George & Jane Howe;$25
In memory of Beverly Boudreau by Steve Flynn;$200
Lewis and Maureen Andujar;$50
Paul and Michele Smith;$100
In memory of Margaret M. Lewis from Warren Lewis;$100
In memory of Robert and Margaret Dilzer ;$25
William and Patricia Thomas;$50
Charlene and James Miller;$25
In memory of Dad and Mom;$100
Andre and Carlene Duprey;$50
Byron and Linda Fulcher;$100
This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: Needy Fund pays mortgage for woman who lost hours of work due to COVID
