Needy Fund helps a new mom with first month's rent on new home
A new mother who lives in the mid-Cape area has been working hard to juggle the demands of motherhood and her full-time work schedule while living with relatives.
When the opportunity came to move into a safe and affordable home for herself and her new baby, she was over the moon — until an unexpected emergency surgery caused her to miss work and dip into what she had saved for first, last and security payments.
Knowing how difficult it is to secure an affordable rental on the Cape these days, and now further burdened with medical bills, she reached out to the Needy Fund for urgent assistance.
Thanks to donors, the Needy Fund was able to assist with the first month’s rent, allowing the new mother to move into her new home and start this new chapter of her life.
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. The Needy Fund provided financial aid for over 5,500 basic human needs on behalf of more than 4,350 residents of Cape Cod and the Islands.
In the first week of 2023, the Needy Fund is nearing its goal.
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:$1,334,944.10
TD Charitable Foundation;$15,000
With thanks for all we have;$7,500
Mary K. Frothingham;$3,000
From the Winsome Fund on behalf of Sally Digges and Jim Arnold;$2,000
In memory of John Joseph Horton from Susan Horton;$2,000
David and Penny Bergeson;$1,000
Andrea and James DuPont;$1,000
David and Gail Oppenheim;$1,000
Doug and Jenifer Bentley;$1,000
In memory of Dr. Robert Kittredge from Paul and Anne Fitzgerald;$1,000
Carol Sim;$500
Dotty and Bob Kreisinger;$500
In honor of Gary Shapiro's memory,Love Barryanne;$500
In lieu of company Christmas party from Margo and Company;$500
In loving memory of Bill Godfrey from Candace Godfrey;$500
In memory of Bill from David & Nancy Thyng;$500
In memory of deceased members of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Assoc. Cape Cod Thompson Chapter 818;$500
In memory of Marlene R. White from Tom and Kenyon;$500
Paula Nickerson and Ron Plock;$500
The Reese Family;$500
In memory of Bruce Greene from Ronald Greene and Janet LaFleur;$500
Anonymous;$500
Richard Haak;$250
Jonathan and Nancy Aborn;$250
In loving memory of Donald Rose and Tracy from Doris and Wendy;$250
In loving memory of Paul Lownds;$250
In memory J.L.M. Coughlan;$250
In memory of my big brother Frank;$250
Keith Lemire;$250
W. Scott and Moira Noonan-Kerry;$250
Paul and Janis Donlan;$200
With gratitude for a great place to work -Grumpys;$200
In memory of my father Bogdan;$100
Tom and Joan McElroy;$50
Stephen J. Lozzi;$25
In loving memory of Herman and Jemima Wiesner;$25
Anonymous;$50
Ann Garrahan;$100
Judith Moody;$100
In loving memory of Ahonen Family members, West Barnstable- Axel, Hanna and Toivo from Linda and Paul Berg;$100
Carl Johnson;$100
From Erica S. Long in Heaven ;$25
In memory of Donna J. Metters;$25
In loving memory of Olavi and Arline Ahonen from Linda and Paul Berg;$50
Anonymous;$50
Anonymous;$25
In memory of George Packer;$50
Anonymous;$50
In honor of my husband Nate Paxton from Lynne McGraw;$100
Anonymous;$100
In memory of David Soule;$100
Anonymous;$126
JustGive - Great Nonprofits;$23.86
Wishing you peace during this holiday season from Frank and Pamela Zinno;$25
In memory of William A. Day from Grace Day;$100
Falmouth Elks Lodge 2380;$100
In loving memory of my husband Howard and my great-granddaughter Katelyn from Dorothy Bearse;$25
In honor of SMP;$100
From the Dragon Ladies;$100
In memory of John A. Davey;$100
Albert and Barbara Willey;$30
Gary Bienefeld and Joyce Currier;$50
Joseph and Elaine Marone from East Sandwich, Mass.;$100
In memory of my daughter Sharon Galligan from Eileen Galligan;$100
In loving memory of Don and Timmy;$100
George and Molly DeMello;$100
Thank you Dana Farber;$100
Gay Wells;$100
Dave,Sue, Nicole and Danielle Derosier;$100
Anonymous;$50
No Hatters;$100
Rob and Mary Parent;$100
In memory of Paul W. O’Connor;$100
Patricia DeNegri;$50
In memory of Joe, Richard, Susan, and Louise from Beth, Karen, Meghan, Robert and Matthew;$100
In memory of Jose;$25
In memory of Gloria Pilla;$50
In loving memory of Vaino and Margaret Ahonen from Linda and Paul Berg;$50
Anonymous;$25
Carl Forziati;$100
Carol, Mark and Dunkin;$75
Jennifer L. Dawson;$25
In memory of Bill Wendell;$150
Anonymous;$100
In memory of our special Friend Debbie Biro;$50
Chandler Crowell;$100
In memory of our parents Doug and Elaine Scott and Alfred and Margaret Forsberg by Doug and Doris Scott;$100
Swim Buddies;$100
In memory of Donald and Marcia Durfor from Marianne Durfor;$50
Michael and Karen Reddish;$100
Anonymous;$25
B O'Sullivan;$100
Lewis and Maureen Andujar;$50
In memory of Margaret and Frank Egan and George and Pat Carlson;$100
Brenda and J. Michael Connelley;$10
In memory of Hal Snowden, my silver fox;$25
In memory of Ray Haire from Gerard Haire;$100
In memory of Jack Cahill from Claire Cahill;$100
In memory of all my loved ones from Donna L. Hirshberg;$100
Lois M. Mahony;$25
Anonymous;$100
Anonymous;$100
In memory of loved ones lost from Leslie Terry;$50
Eric and Jane;$100
Charlene and James Miller;$50
Ann Martell-Paschal;$50
This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: A mid-Cape mom is helped when Needy Fund pays first month rent.
