Needy Fund helps with rent when young mother has to reduce work hours
Finding child care on Cape Cod and the Islands can be extremely difficult.
There is the cost to consider, and the lack of available spots after some home day care providers and day care centers closed during the COVID-19 pandemic and have yet to reopen.
A young mother who worked full time turned to a member of her family to provide child care for her toddler. But the family member who was helping out died.
With no other options immediately available, this loving single mother had to temporarily reduce her hours as a health care worker until a full-time and affordable child care option was made available.
Afraid of losing her stable housing, she turned to the Needy Fund for assistance with rent.
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 these first two weeks 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: $1,453,643.10
In memory of Armand L. Bruneau,Jr. and Muriel B. Bruneau from the Fund for the Benefit of the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund of The Cape Cod Foundation;$18,346
From Dr. and Mrs. James A. Fyfe in honor of K.D.B. Fyfe;$10,000
Thanking all our help and their families from CC Construction,Inc.;$10,000
The Blackbaud Giving Fund on behalf of Santander Bank,N.A. and its donors;$10,000
Anonymous;$9,000
In honor of Emily Rose and John;$5,000
Anonymous;$5,000
The Harwich United Methodist Church Thrift Shop;$3,000
The Davenport Companies;$2,925
The Burton & Maxine Rice Foundation;$2,500
The Baupost Group,LLC, matching a gift from Amos Pike;$2,500
Charles and Martha Clifford;$2,500
In memory of Robert Allard, Tommy Marshall, Mark Hennessy, Connor O'Brien, Jim Donovan, Netta Burchill, Steve Allard, Jeff Perry, Judy Williamson, Karen McSorley, Kellie Bigos, Maryanne Christopher, and Joan Graham ;$2,000
Allison Makkay Davis;$1,000
June Walworth;$1,000
Robert and Donna McCaffery;$1,000
Michael Flores and Sarah Turano-Flores;$1,000
Kimberly and David Sterling;$1,000
Thomas and Karen Curtin;$850
Village Garden Club of Dennis;$825
Lily Pond Overlook Trust;$680
The Osterville Kinlin Grover Compass Agents;$655
Sandwich Downs Book Club;$650
From Willie's Gals at Tumbleweekd Quilt Shop;$540
In memory of Anne A. Daniels;$525
Dennis and Deborah Mason;$500
Jean Bannister;$500
In honor of the Staff of the Hyannis Cardiovascular Center from Lawrence McAuliffe;$500
In memory of James and Connie Cummings from Evan and Lois Evans;$500
In memory of Philip McCartin from Alan and Meghan Palmer;$500
In memory of Richard and Mary Childs from Randolph and Anastasia Rogers;$500
In memory of William B. Crocker;$500
Joseph Hoffman and Felicia Penn;$500
David and Kathleen Lovett;$500
Tara Pottebaum;$500
In honor of Pop Pop;$500
In memory of Pat;$500
In memory of Jane and Sam Chew from Bob and Kathy G.;$500
With love from the VIPs of SBaba Skincare; YarmouthPort;$500
Anonymous;$500
Anonymous;$500
The Federated Church of Hyannis;$400
Anonymous;$300
In memory of Jackie Page;$300
In memory of Raymond Martin;$300
Stephen Nadeau;$300
Peter and Annette Schofield;$300
Mark and Diane Boudreau;$250
David and Denise Kelly;$250
Michael and Susan Collopy;$250
Kathleen Smith-Brown;$250
Anne and Edward Waite;$250
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Galbraith;$250
Allison Turner;$250
In honor of Suzanne Courcier;$250
In memory of Bob from Mark and Leanne;$250
In memory of our neighbors at CK: Bob, Nancy, Arnold, Peg, Sandy and John from Antonia Keleher;$250
In memory of Sabrah from Donald Harper;$250
Keith and Sandra Gollenberg;$250
Pierre and MaryEllen Guertin;$250
Anonymous;$250
Anonymous;$250
Barbara and David Constance;$200
David Blanchette;$200
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Dever;$200
Ransom and Claire Conrow;$200
Kimberly Chesnut;$200
Paul and Mary Alice Gallant;$200
Peter S. Roberts;$200
William Sempolinski;$200
Charlotte and Richard Miller;$200
Bill and Mary Regan;$200
In memory of our neice, Cheryl A. (Bradbury) Verchot from William & Janice Richmond;$200
In memory of Bib, Betty Anne and Betsy Pelletier. They would always help a neighbor.;$200
In memory of Marge and Dick from JMK;$200
Vivian Youngberg with Barbo's Furniture Community Giving Program;$200
Anonymous;$200
In memory of my loving husband Dick Court and my dad Buddy Baker whom I miss dearly from Pam;$100
Anita Drisko;$50
Per wishes of Joseph Barker;$150
Bruce and Sally Campbell;$100
In memory of my dear son,Mark and my loved mother,Priscilla B. Walters;$25
In memory of my husband Daniel from June Davidson;$50
Kristen and Chris Boyd;$100
Bob and Colleen Baker;$50
Harry and Deborah Billings;$100
Lees Yunits Yoga;$100
Jacqueline DuFault;$15
Barbara Nichols;$25
In memory of Olive, John, and Linda Wolfe with love, Kim;$150
Anonymous;$25
In memory of Bob;$50
Mark and Cathy Romboli;$25
Marjorie Pomeroy and Seamus Kelly;$35
Anonymous;$20
Dan and Susan Gray;$25
Anonymous;$100
In memory of Barbara Grant;$150
In memory of Penny Brown from Patricia and Gordon McKean;$50
Brian and Donna Murphy;$20
John Banner;$25
Terry and Marie Ingerson;$100
In honor of our family from Donna and Nancy;$100
New Years Hope;$50
John and Joann Wojciechowicz;$100
Leslie Alsop;$100
God’s Gifts: O,F,L,R,F,R,A;$150
Tracey Oringer;$100
In memory of Andy Hallett;$35
Anonymous;$100
Anonymous;$50
John and Susan Keating;$100
Caroline Bloom;$50
Judith S. Kahr;$50
Anonymous;$100
In memory of Joseph Barker;$100
In memory of my generous, loving uncle Joe.;$100
Patricia A. Butler;$100
Fred Karbott;$50
In memory of Gerry from Deborah Lippard;$100
Allan and Lesley Williams;$75
Gus;$100
Patricia Thiebeaux with Barbo's Furniture Community Giving Program;$100
Patricia Debs;$50
In memory of James H. Frame from Katherine;$100
Anonymous;$25
Robert and Helen Desmarais;$25
In memory of our son, Michael Anthony Iani from Joan and Tony Iani;$50
In honor of Will Donovan;$100
Peter and Madeline Zorzi;$100
Eric and Holly Sundquist;$100
Anne Reynolds and Brendan Annett;$100
Anonymous;$25
Anonymous;$100
Nance Lyons;$150
Jean Gallagher;$25
John and Carolyn Caron;$100
Anonymous;$25
In memory of loved ones;$150
The Margeson Family;$26
Leo Prone;$25
In memory of our beautiful Meredith – love,Mom and Doug;$25
Celine and Ed;$100
William Fleming and Susan Andersen-Fleming;$100
Carol Lyall;$50
In memory of Joseph and Doris Barker;$50
Edward Ropulewis;$75
Barbara and Joseph Rodrigues;$25
Anonymous;$100
Bill Morrison;$50
Thomas and Cynthia Carey;$25
Helen Hildreth;$20
Anonymous with Barbo's Furniture Community Giving Program;$100
Anonymous;$50
Clement Zielinski;$25
Thank you to all the teachers and staff at BUES from Deborah Lippard;$50
Anonymous;$50
In memory of Benny Wang;$40
Kristina and William DeCost;$100
Ann F. O'Malley;$50
Mr.and Mrs. James Janusas;$100
Spread kindness in the coming year!;$50
Leona Kelliher;$100
Fred and Catherine Nass;$100
In memory of Norma from Gerry Bedard;$25
In memory of Lincoln,Lilian, and Fred Thurber;$50
Pat Deutch;$150
In memory of Nana LeBeau;$150
Ann Burke;$25
Thomas and Janice Delaney Nee;$25
Mr and Mrs H. Harrison;$100
LaRue Holteen;$50
In loving memory of Philip and Dolly Di Paolo - two lives well lived- from Joanne and Michael O’Connell;$50
In memory of Michael M Benton;$75
Anonymous;$50
In memory of “Ma” Mucha;$100
Frank and Susan Ostrander;$25
James and Deborah Morgan;$35
In honor of Gerry;$100
In memory of loved ones;$50
Stephen Jones;$150
Kevin Galligan;$100
Barbara P. Clarke;$100
Charles E. Andrews;$25
Anonymous;$20
Ann and Carl Melone;$25
Ed and Christy Saling;$50
Carol Terasconi;$100
David and Cynthia Faszewski;$75
Meredith Golden & Bob Chen;$100
West Yarmouth Congregational Womens Fellowship;$100
In memory of Janice Uggerholt;$100
June Cameron;$100
In memory of Elias Habeeb;$100
Ann Wenzel;$50
Ronald and Heather Fone;$50
Mary Anne Moore;$32
Paul Earle;$25
JoAnn Heiser;$50
In memory of Janet DeCoste from R.A. DeCoste;$150
Peter Pettengill;$25
Maxine Kane;$100
In memory of Rev. Hal Cooper from Bob,Fern and Jack;$105
In memory of Boompa, Bunny, Papa and Mimi from Clare and Edward Monac;$150
In memory of our son, David;$100
Angela R. Desimone;$50
Jeanne Branson;$100
Michael Deasy;$100
In memory of Derek Williams;$100
This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: Loss of child care leads to Needy Fund helping young mother with rent
