Neighbors Fund Services
The Cape Cod Times Neighbors Fund provides assistance to more than 4,000 year-round Cape and Island residents annually who are experiencing temporary financial hardships. We help with most basic needs including food, housing, medical, utilities, transportation, home repairs, moving, and childcare. Financial assistance is paid to verified vendors on behalf of our clients.
In addition to financial assistance for qualifying residents, our Intake Specialists provide household budgeting and resource referrals to all callers. The area we serve includes Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Counties in the state of Massachusetts.
Below is a list of financial assistance categories provided by the Cape Cod Times Neighbors Fund.
Rent, mortgage, security deposit, temporary shelter
Electric, Gas, Oil, Propane
Vouchers to local grocery stores for fresh food
Medicine, co-pays, care, equipment
Car insurance, car payment, repairs
Relocation, storage
Scholarships for school-aged children and disabled children and adults
Gift card program administered by the Hands of Hope Outreach Center.
