Needy Fund client struggling with mental well-being receives assistance with housing costs
The physical impacts of COVID-19 are often the most visible, but the pandemic's influence can stretch far beyond physical illness. Social isolation, loneliness, grief from a loss of loved ones or financial concerns from missing work can contribute to feelings of anxiety and depression.
A Needy Fund client struggling with their mental well-being reached out to the Fund for assistance with housing costs.
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Working in the technology services industry, this community member had to take leave from their job due to anxiety and depression brought on by social isolation, made worse by their company's decision to remain a remote workplace.
As they readied to return to work, the suicide of a close relative led them to miss another week of work, and they soon found themselves facing their monthly bills without their regular income.
The Needy Fund was able to provide financial relief for this Cape resident, allowing them to remain in good standing with their housing situation and relieve some financial stress.
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 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: $186,661.24
Donald Nelson: $2,000
The Eleftherakis Family: $1,000
Lynn and George Christman: $1,000
Thomas and Mariana Duncan: $1,000
Robert and Amy Bolster: $500
In memory of John McCartney: $500
Gabriele deGrace: $250
Bill and Kathy O’Neill: $250
Michael and Syrel Dawson: $250
Marta Cahill: $200
Robert O'Brien and Patricia Bradley: $200
Noel and Alice Bonacci: $200
In memory of Bill Wendell and Jim Trayers from Ellen Wendell: $200
Mary Ann King: $200
Pauline C. Murphy: $200
Anonymous: $200
Anonymous: $200
Jim and Carolyn Bosserman: $100
Anthony and Jean Selvaggio: $100
Sue and Joel Lewin: $50
Anonymous: $15
Judith Chamberlain: $50
Sheila Maier: $25
Anonymous: $100
In memory of Bob Regan from Margaret Regan: $100
Carl and Sandra Hicks: $25
Anonymous: $100
Francis and Joyce Celli: $25
Eben and Arlene Johnson: $100
John and Joann Viveiros - on the 40th anniversary of our Cape Cod honeymoon: $140
Paul and Nancy Leverone: $50
In memory of Charles G. Senteio, BHS 1956: $100
Ellen and Paul Merlesena: $100
Krieser Family: $50
Prangley Family: $100
David Talbert: $25
Bruce and Patricia White: $50
Robert and Barbara Troup: $100
Anonymous: $50
In memory of Jim Lord: $100
Richard and Ellen Lawson: $100
In memory of Frank Carrick from Jeanne: $100
Mindy Scher: $100
Joan Duchesney: $15
Bob and Connie Spohn: $100
In memory of William Daniel Toole: $100
From Eileen Kelley in memory of Gerry Kelley: $50
Robert and RuthAnn Roth: $25
In memory of Carol and Bud McLane from McLane Kids: $100
Ronald K. Church: $20
Anonymous: $15
John and Nancy Whelan: $100
Anonymous: $10
Sue Johnson: $50
Big Book Step Study Monday: $150
Bruce Bennett: $20
Sharon Keating: $30
Betsy Q. Roellke: $100
In memory of Edward and Virginia Cross: $100
Janet and Raymond Ward: $100
In memory of Carl F. Syriala, BHS 1956: $100
In memory of mom, Kathlyn Parrick, from Carolyn and Jack Bell: $100
Anonymous: $50
William Pezzoni: $100
John and Kathy Cuddy: $100
Jan Delaney: $25
Madelyn L. Hannon: $100
Steven and Susan Roberts: $50
In memory of Fred Connelly: $100
Anne Tufts: $100
D. M. Tattersall: $100
Francis Miller: $150
Richard and Rosalie Punkunus: $100
Betsy: $150
The George De Mello Family: $100
Richard and Joan Coco: $50
Anonymous: $15
Robert and Gayle Leaversuch: $100
Anonymous: $25
St. Linda: $50
Gregory and M. Jean Pierce: $100
William and M. Joanne Reade: $100
Deon and Eleni Theoharidis: $25
Kathleen Tucci: $100
Anonymous: $50
Claire Desilets: $100
Anonymous: $100
Roberta Lecke: $50
Anonymous: $100
Shirley Desalliers: $10
In memory of Lorry O’Donnell: $50
Ann Martell-Paschal: $50
David and Carol Scott: $100
Beverly Tyrie: $100
In honor of Elaine and Jim from Jan: $65
Mike and Anne Argento: $50
JoAnn Heiser: $50
Douglas and Brenda Robinson: $50
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