Job trouble and health woes: Needy Fund helps Dennis neighbor
Her full-time job as a clerk disappeared when the owner of the business retired. Our Dennis neighbor had always supplemented her income by working as a waitress, and she was able to pick up more shifts to keep money coming in.
But then a series of health issues, including a battle with COVID-19, led to multiple hospitalizations. She had always worked hard, but this time she needed help.
Thanks to your generous donations, the Cape Cod Times Needy Fund was able to assist with rent, and connect our neighbor with programs and social service agencies that could help bridge the gap, preserve her housing stability and keep her on the path toward self-sufficiency.
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: $704,070.73
Taylor and Barry;$10,000
Peter and Virginia Farwell;$5,000
June and Michael Daley;$2,000
Frances Parks;$1,500
Steve Baker–In memory of Susan;$1,500
Kris and Lenny Clark;$1,035
William and Barbara Hill;$1,000
In memory of Ned and Sue Handy from John and Susan Littlefield;$1,000
Therese Reynolds;$500
In memory of Clifford and Lillian White from Robert White;$500
In memory of Dave Grehlinger and Linda Greene from Janet LaFleur and Ron Greene;$500
In memory of Jack Largey;$500
Nello and Holly Trevisan;$500
Rich and Helen Sullivan;$500
Kathleen MacDonald in memory of Paul and Scott;$300
Sarah Craig;$300
In memory of Ethel and Bill Teimer;$208.41
Anonymous;$15
Kevin and Heddy Kissling;$103
Art and Joan Cornell;$100
Happy Holidays to my co-workers in the CCH Cancer Registry;$100
Paul and Mary Lou April;$100
Stephen and Christina Petruska;$100
West Barnstable Civic Association;$200
Anonymous;$15
In memory of Donald L. Gallucci from Marie Gallucci;$30
In memory of our two Joes - miss you a lot. Love B and S Jurgensen;$200
In memory of my husband;$25
Gal Pals Book Club;$150
Love Mimi and Noah;$100
John and Susan Schofield;$100
In memory of Shirley Dubois;$200
In memory of Vincent Labadia and our daughter Julie;$30
Christine Hartsell;$100
Anonymous;$100
In memory of Anthony Victor Brownstein from Constance Brownstein;$100
In memory of Janice O’Brien;$100
Carl and Sandra Hicks;$25
Susan Fitzgerald;$50
Sandra Petruzzo;$25
In memory of all from Paul B Johnston;$20
Lee and Carol Burgess;$100
David and Vicki Kendziorski;$50
The Tumbleweed Girls;$50
Vera and Vivian Raher;$100
Thankful for my many blessings from Rose O’Sullivan;$100
A contribution from the Barnstable Adult Center Bridge Club;$100
Margaret Bacigalupo;$50
Anne Tufts;$100
Lucy and Dwight Shepard;$25
David Bailin and Amy Stewart;$50
In memory of Henry Lawrence from Grace Lawrence;$100
William and Jennifer Sulyma;$100
Drs. Roberta and Mark Walcutt of Lewis Bay Chiropractic Center, Inc.;$100
Anonymous;$25
Frank Ferrini;$25
Paula Carroll;$100
In memory of Francis and Martha Donovan;$200
Mary J. Little;$25
Anonymous;$100
Elizabeth Price;$100
In memory of Lee and OBie - for the good times;$100
Nancy and Charlie Curtiss;$100
Chandler Crowell;$100
Anonymous;$20
In honor of Eileen McEleney from James and Joan Carlton;$100
Robert and Paula George;$100
Anonymous;$25
Anonymous;$100
In loving memory of Shirley and Marvin Tepper and Marilyn and Bill Stewart from Nina Tepper and Billie Stewart;$100
Anonymous;$20
Gene and Janemarie Murray;$50
Theodore Ell;$200
Gail Briere;$25
In memory of George B. Packer;$50
In memory of my sister Sally Coleman from Jean Baker;$50
Stanley Russell;$200
From Nate; Molly; Lyla; and Landon;$100
In memory of our Mothers from David and Lee Dunbar;$100
In memory of Kiely O'Connell;$150
Dick and Joyce Vecchione;$150
For Tina - who loved Christmas;$25
Ed and Beth Houlihan;$200
Anonymous;$15
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Canelos;$1
In memory of Roger Bergman from Gayla Bergman;$50
In memory of Joseph P. Ferraro from Brenda and Jim;$100
Lee L. Kane;$100
For Paula Rachael Humphrey from Jim and Carol;$100
In memory of the Downey and Kaiser Families from Frank and Kay Kaiser;$200
Kendall Ayers;$100
Michael and Karen Reddish;$50
In lieu of gifts for Peter and Joan;$200
In memory of Mark Thayer;$100
In memory of Pam and Richard Suszinski from Bernard Suszinski;$100
Anonymous;$100
In memory of Gabe Hudson;$150
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