Single mom needs new rental: Needy Fund helps with utility bills and connections
Her landlord was selling the house. This Lower Cape single mom would have to find a new place to live. And while her income covered her monthly expenses, the increasing cost of food, utilities and child care was becoming a big challenge.
The additional expense of finding a new rental and moving was daunting. In turmoil, she reached out to the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund. Thanks to your generous donations, the Needy Fund was able to assist with her utility bills and connect our neighbor with vital resources for child care, rental assistance, and more.
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.
Donations, which are tax-deductible, may be made online at needyfund.org/donate.
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:$816,920.73
Malin Family Foundation;$5,000
Sandra Pike Foundas;$5,000
Anonymous;$3,000
Happy Holidays from the The Friday Club of Yarmouth Port;$3,000
Julie and Rick Penn;$2,000
Stanley and Rosalie Graveline;$1,000
Joanne and Paul Simoneau;$1,000
David and Gail Oppenheim;$1,000
Andrea and Jim DuPont;$1,000
Joanne Guertin — In memory of Bob Guertin;$1,000
Patricia and Scott Harford;$600
Robert and Bonita Gray;$500
Vernon Brown;$500
Nancy Cudlipp;$500
Barbara and Tony;$500
In memory of Pamela C. Kielhack;$500
In memory of Robert Crosby;$500
Louise Curtice's Family;$500
Maureen Brenner Manning and John Reizian;$500
The Putonen Family;$500
Anonymous;$500
Anonymous;$500
Dennis Yarmouth Womens Club Bayberry Antiquers;$300
Keith Lemire;$250
Michael and Janet Pierce;$250
From the Idman family in memory of our Moo-moo-Pamela Kielhack;$250
In loving memory of Mary and Michelle Gray from James Gray;$250
In memory of Peggy Eastman and Scott Himstead;$250
Leslie E. Scheer;$250
Members of the West Barnstable Book Club;$250
Anonymous;$250
Anonymous;$250
Anonymous;$250
Sheep Pond Beach Association holiday party;$241
In loving memory of Olavi and Arline Ahonen from Linda and Paul Berg;$50
In memory of Paul O'Connor;$100
In memory of Dick and Rebecca Burhoe;$25
William Hetherington;$100
In memory of Dawn Amster from Matty, Sue and Dr. Brianna Shaughnessy.;$50
In memory of Lillian, George and Richard Cross from Michelle and Peter Cross;$100
In loving memory of Vaino and Margaret Ahonen from Linda and Paul Berg;$50
In memory of my beloved husband, father, and Papa- Stuart B. Small from Susan Small;$25
Deborah Donaldson;$50
In memory of Mimi and Buckie;$109
In loving memory of Ahonen Family members West Barnstable — Axel, Hanna and Toivo from Linda and Paul Berg;$100
Marcy Rozanel;$100
Mary Beth Folsom;$100
In memory of Mary Reis;$15
In memory of my brother, Doug Bonner from Cheryl Herwig;$100
In memory of Claire and Bill Larson from Anita Drisko;$50
In loving memory of my husband, Rev. Hal Cooper from Phyllis;$100
In memory of Glory and Jean Taves;$25
In memory of Carl Syriala;$25
For Sarah;$20
Joyce Tolken;$25
Beverly & Bob Dyer;$25
Mary Ann Starr;$200
Nancy Clairmont;$150
Jonathan Kreisberg;$50
In memory of George from Kathy Duguay;$25
In memory of Craig Robert Nickerson;$100
Happy Birthday Janet!;$70
Nancy Ayotte;$200
Herta Michalak;$20
Anne Speyer;$100
In memory of Sara Halpert — beloved daughter — from Martin and Joyce Halpert;$100
Virginia Johnson;$25
Edmund and Mary Delgado;$200
In thanks for my 8 healthy grandchildren;$200
Anonymous;$100
Barry and Nicole Sturgis;$100
Francis McPartlan;$100
In loving memory of Don and Timmy;$100
Tom and Alison Christensen;$100
Candace Laakso;$100
Jim and Carolyn Bosserman;$120
From Ellen Chahey and Ed Maroney — celebrating 50 years of marriage;$100
Anonymous;$50
Paul and Martha Kelley;$100
In memory of Edmund Fruean, III;$100
In memory and honor of Kevin Joseph Ellis, much loved;$50
Natalie Mahar;$200
Marty Roach;$100
Anonymous;$100
Marilyn McDermott;$100
Anonymous;$25
In recognition of my friends at Centerville Public Library from Nancy Jones;$100
Friend;$25
In memory of three lives taken prematurely;$75
Jane and Bernie Powers;$100
In loving memory of Jim Gilbert from his family;$50
In Memory of Louis Frontino;$100
Anonymous;$200
In memory of our parents Bill and Kay Proctor by Jan Dodge and Nancy Proctor;$50
In memory of Jo Ann and Diane Thayer from Warren Thayer;$100
Mary Devine;$100
From the Dalton Family;$200
In memory of Robert Labbe from his wife Ann;$100
In memory of Karla A. Banner from John L. Banner;$25
Barbara Totten;$30
In memory of my shining star, mom — from Lynn Walsh;$50
Eleanore and John Scavotto;$200
Eric Wittet;$100
In loving memory of my mother Mary, dad Francis, and sister Carole — love forever, Fran;$100
Jane Capelotti;$25
Gift of Bass Hole Book Club;$25
Gerald and Karen Katchmar;$25
In honor of The Inpatient SLP department at Spaulding Cape Cod;$25
In honor of the employees;$25
In memory of Donna J. Metters;$25
Melba Smith;$50
Anthony Lopes;$50
Judith Stetson;$100
Anonymous;$50
Merry Christmas Alison & Karen;$100
In memory of John H. Stewart;$50
Ray and Denise Bessette;$100
In memory of Olive Gallinetti;$10
Peter and Leila Milley;$50
Lees Yunits Yoga;$150
In memory of our sister Kathy Proctor by Jan Dodge and Nancy Proctor;$50
Thomas McKeon;$100
Robert and Mary Jane Caplan;$100
In memory of Drini Panariti;$100
James Colleran;$200
In lieu of Christmas presents;$125
Donald & Janet Gauland;$100
Wishing all the happiest of holiday seasons from Frank and Pamela Zinno;$25
Joseph and Judith Donatelle;$100
BUES Merry Christmas!;$100
Cindy and August Prete;$25
In memory of my friend Pauline Jarvi of West Barnstable from Linda Berg;$50
In memory of Damian Peros;$100
Jeff and Candace Dobro;$200
In memory of Sport;$100
In memory of Frances & Edward Arbaczawski;$100
In memory of Brothers — Norman, John and William;$75
The Red Hatters Group of: Peg, Judy, Elaine, Ellie, Helen, Barbara, and Alice — Merry Christmas;$35
Edward and Kaethe Maguire in memory of Susan Wing;$100
Richard Bowman;$50
In memory of Jamie O Hare — love Nana and Gunga;$50
Anonymous;$100
In memory of loved ones from Sue Lundquist and Chuck Margeson;$50
Toby and Howard Rome;$100
Laurence and Barbara Thomas;$25
Paul and Anne Howard;$100
In memory of Derri and Peter from Deane and Gudrun Turner;$50
In memory of Matthew Madden from Judith Riordan;$100
Joe and Karen Pacheco;$100
This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: Cape Cod Times Needy Fund helps single mom from Lower Cape with bills
