Needy Fund helps send two children to summer camp
A couple who recently became guardians of two children wanted to send them to summer camp for two weeks but needed help from the Needy Fund.
The family earns too much to qualify for other financial assistance, and is behind on bills due to rent and utility cost increases.
“I’m not sure if this is something that the Needy Fund would even be able to help with, but we recently gained full custody of my stepsons after they went through a traumatic event with their biological parent at the beginning of the summer," one member of the couple said.
The children have needed "all new everything," making the expense of camp out of reach, the stepparent said.
"I think camp will be really great for their mental health and would love for them to be able to do at least one week,” the stepparent said.
The Needy Fund was able to assist in sending the children to summer camp.
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).
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