Rent help to bridge the gap: Needy Fund is there
Federal housing aid programs can be a big help to Cape and Islands families who are dealing with the difficulties of high housing costs, slow wage growth and seasonal employment. Eligibility for the programs is based on income and local rental rates.
The income part of the equation came into play for one of our neighbors, a single mom with teenagers. Now that her kids are older and child care costs have been reduced, she transitioned to full-time work. The additional income increased her rent by 50%.
Our neighbor needed help to bridge the gap until she received her new paycheck. She reached out to the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund and, thanks to your generous donations, she received the help she needed. She expressed sincere gratitude and said she felt more optimistic about her family's future.
What is the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund?
The nonprofit Cape Cod Times Needy Fund has provided emergency financial assistance to thousands of Cape Codders and Islanders since 1936. That assistance is made possible because of the continued generosity of neighbors helping neighbors.
The Needy Fund provides short-term emergency assistance to Cape and Islands residents so they can continue to go to work and/or stay in their homes. People in need submit their requests for help to the Needy Fund, which in turn pays for the goods or services — a medical bill, for example — through a voucher system. No cash is given to Needy Fund recipients.
How to donate to the Needy Fund
Donations, which are tax-deductible, may be made online here.
Checks payable to the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund should be 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 X (formerly Twitter) @NeedyFund.
Needy Fund donors
The fundraising goal this season is $1.6 million, and every donation helps. Thanks to everyone who has made a donation to the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund.
Total Contributions to Date: $1,609,000.50
Doe Family Foundation;$50,000
St. George Greek Orthodox Church 2023 Annual Charity Golf Tournament;$30,000
Gratis Foundation;$20,000
The Cape Cod 5 Foundation;$20,000
Cape Cod Foundation Targeted Capacity Grant;$20,000
National Grid and the Cape and Islands United Way Fuel Assistance;$15,000
Cape Cod Foundation EOHED Grant;$14,000
Yawkey Foundation;$10,000
The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod Charitable Foundation Trust;$7,500
In honor of Emily Rose and John Gregory;$5,000
American Online Giving Foundation,Inc.;$2,181.20
Mary M. Wells;$1,500
Ronald and Mary Makara;$1,450
Cape Cod Alarm Co.,Inc.;$1,200
Karina Reynolds;$1,200
Loretta Kennedy;$1,200
Theresa Cullen;$1,200
The Grainger Family;$1,000
Charles Storer;$1,000
Anonymous;$1,000
Karen and John Townsend;$1,000
Nicholas G. Xiarhos Memorial Foundation Fund;$1,000
John and Margo Newcombe;$700
Gregory Schnipke;$618
In memory of Joseph and Doris Barker;$618
Susan Fletcher;$618
Deborah A. Demello;$600
Jeanne McDonald;$600
Susan C. Leavitt;$600
Brewster Bayside Dippers,white;$560
Jeanne Morrison;$550
Anonymous;$500
Anonymous;$437.75
Elizabeth Cormier;$420
Jennifer Carleton;$420
Jay and Irene Giles;$400
Mary Anne Moore;$395.52
In memory of my husband, Richard G. Robb;$386.25
Robert and Cindy Thompson;$372
Nancy and Charlie Curtiss;$369
Dennis and Deborah Mason;$350
Anonymous;$313.40
The 28 Club patrons;$310
Anonymous;$309
Sarah Rotcavich;$309
In memory of my brother;$309
Eleanor Brennan;$300
Robert and Mary Smith;$300
Adrienne and Christopher Cormier;$300
Don and Denise MacIsaac;$300
Karen and Francis Sayers;$300
Margaret Witham;$300
Sean Morrison;$300
Anonymous;$300
Cindy Ciavarra;$257.50
The King Family;$252.35
Santa Claus;$250
In memory J.L.M. Coughlan from Gerry and Sally Coughlin;$250
Robert Haws;$250
Mark and Diane Boudreau;$250
David Blanchette;$250
Stephen Bartlett;$250
Barbara Draper;$240
Billie and David Kapp;$240
David Smith;$240
Anonymous;$240
Jeffrey Dobro;$240
Mary Steede;$225
Steven Aiken;$225
Thomas and Cynthia Carey;$225
Charles and Mary McCarthy;$220
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund;$207.66
Louise Innis;$50
Anonymous;$125
In honor of Kevin Dealy;$50
Erica Waasdorp;$123.60
Brian and Karen Dixon;$120
The Bartosik Family;$40
Joanne and Richard Coughlin;$100
In loving memory of Sully from the Dennehy's;$77
In memory of Margaret Mehmel;$100
In honor and in memory of Gabriel "Gabe" George Hudson from Mr and Mrs Brian Burr Japsen;$50
Susan Moeller;$120
Anonymous;$50
Edward and Catherine Simisky;$200
Donna Grohe;$180
Ted and Jacqueline Deckel;$123.60
William Holcombe and Delma Rose;$100
William and Beth Couet;$52
Kathleen Murphy;$34
Anonymous;$50
In memory of Doc, John, and Robert from Lorraine B;$25
Jean Kinkead;$120
Mary and Charlotte Harris;$100
In memory of Derek Williams from Sarah Williams;$200
In memory of Mary from Bob Uek;$100
Elliot Strahl;$120
William Babcock;$100
In memory of our beloved parents from Carol and Dave Carlson;$75
Julianne and John Thrasher;$50
Ann F. O'Malley;$100
Harold and Linda;$50
Shawn and Mary Hatch;$100
Rachel Busby;$25
In memory of Margot and Margaret Molan;$50
Anonymous;$30
Frances Griffith;$50
Rebecca Diercks;$103
In memory of Nancy Batchelder;$139.05
Bill and Anne Best;$100
Darren Grebe;$139.05
From Duncan, Sam, Max, and Owen Ramler;$40
Lesley and Ted Zicko;$200
Anonymous;$154.50
Denise Dever;$200
Mary E. Anderson;$30
In memory of Mary Bonci from Don and Judy Bonci;$75
Ann Duffy;$80
SoCal Girl;$30
Paying it forward;$92.70
Susan Gierej;$120
Linda Roderick;$50
Kristina and William DeCost;$100
Anonymous;$100
Karen Wirtanen;$50
In honor of Fran Driscoll;$50
Richard and Joyce Hayes;$50
The First Congregational Church of Yarmouth annual Christmas Fair;$92.50
Pat and Ray Wysocki;$200
Mary McCarthy;$100
CPR;$139.05
In memory of Rita Schineller;$38.66
Dorothy and Joseph Connors;$25
Charlie and Donna Neves;$100
Bonnie Catena;$84
Anonymous;$200
Erica Waasdorp and Patrick McNamara;$113.30
William and Janet Brennan;$200
Nancy and Wilhelmus Vanderhoeven;$50
Kelly Hall;$100
Brian Lane;$120
Elizabeth Dawes;$82.40
Kiernan Dubay;$100
In memory of Joe, Susan, Richard, and Louise From Beth, Karen, Meg, Rob and Matt;$100
Priscilla Wholley;$50
William and Susan Barry;$100
Alaina Maio;$51.50
Anonymous;$123.60
Douglas Wilcock in memory of Mary Haynes;$200
Anonymous;$50
Timothy Zack;$61.80
Leslie and Susan Koch;$180
Anonymous;$25
In memory of Tommy;$25
James and Linda Bunton;$100
Ynot Fashion;$120
Mary and Robert Parent;$200
Gloria Aker;$25
Jeanine Bandiero;$25.75
Pat Henderson;$10
Anonymous;$50
Joan Emery;$100
Bruce and Sue Lederhouse;$100
Lauren Tibert Wells;$50
Ann and Carl Melone;$108.15
In memory of Sylvia and Sandy August;$50
In memory of Arthur Mallowes from David and Darcy Mallowes;$100
Gregory and Charlotte Hazell;$150
Helen G. Linnehan;$90
Britt Anderson;$120
Carol Rennie;$60
Anonymous;$72.10
Sheila Place;$50
Gary and Dorice Meau;$123.60
Joseph and Brenda Bourque;$25
Gerard Magner;$10
Mary Florio-Ochoa;$25
Carol-Jo Santangelo;$60
Andrea Nevins-Fernandez;$50
In memory of John D. Koehler from Eleanor Koehler;$100
Carol Panasci and Mark Pasquini;$50
This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: Cape Cod Times Needy Fund helps single mother with rent
