Summer financial woes: Needy Fund help shines through
Her carefully balanced budget began to dip into the red. This dedicated single mother of two has worked at a local school for over a decade, but the summer months, when she was unemployed, were always a challenge. She set money aside to get through the season, but utility bill spikes and soaring grocery expenses put the family in a tough position.
She crunched the summer numbers, but they didn't look good. If she got a seasonal job, the cost of child care or summer camp for her kids would outweigh her earnings. It was time to reach out to the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund.
Thanks to donors like you, the Needy Fund was able to act quickly, with financial assistance paid to her landlord, so the family wouldn't lose their affordable housing unit. The Needy Fund also connected the single mom with resources and benefits that could help reduce the strain on her monthly budget. Now our neighbor can face her financial future, and future summers, with more confidence.
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: $282,041.03
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This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: Cape Cod Times Needy Fund helps single mom with financial woes
