Last week to donate to the Cape Cod Times Neighbors Fund this summer

Seasonal economies, like those found on Cape Cod , Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket , present unique challenges for year-round residents, particularly those who rely on tourism for their livelihoods.

For instance, take this single mom from Yarmouth who was caught in the cycle of moving between winter and summer rentals. She and her small family move every nine months or so. Each year, rents continue to increase and their options for an affordable rental are fewer due to the limited affordable rental stock. The added costs she incurs for moving expenses are only exacerbated by the loss of wages on the days she needs to take off work to move from place to place.

With referrals and assistance from partner agencies, she was able to secure a year-round home, and the Neighbors Fund was ready to help her with a security deposit and rent. Now their housing situation is stabilized.

What is the Neighbors Fund?

The nonprofit Cape Cod Times Neighbors Fund , formerly the 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 Neighbors 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 Neighbors Fund, which in turn pays for the goods or services — a medical bill, for example — through a voucher system. No cash is given to Neighbors Fund recipients.

How to donate to the Neighbors Fund

Donations, which are tax-deductible, may be made online at neighborsfund.org/cct

Checks can be made payable to:

The Cape Cod Times Neighbors FundP.O. Box 36Hyannis, MA 02601

How to get Neighbors Fund assistance

Those needing assistance may contact the Neighbors Fund at 508-778-5661 or 800-422-1446.

Questions can be emailed to info@neighborsfund.org . The Neighbors Fund is also on Facebook ( facebook.com/Neighborsfund ) and X (@Neighborsfund). Visit the site at neighborsfund.org .

Total Contributions to Date: $195,554.46

St. Mary's Episcopal Church Barnstable;$4,000

In loving memory of my mother, Sheila Bilfelt;$2,000

Peter and Kathleen Chase;$1,000

In memory of our parents from Bruce and Regina Work;$515

The Women of CLB;$300

Leslie Scheer;$257.50

Anonymous;$257.50

Jeanne Hays;$250

Elisabeth Lessig;$250

Anonymous;$250

In memory of Betty and Bib Pelletier;$250

Edward Englehadt;$25.75

In memory of Joey;$25

In memory of Richard Rapoza;$50

Peter and Joyce Lindberg;$25

Denya LeVine;$100

In thanks to Nancy and Paul. The DY Women's Club;$125

Patti Tobias;$50

Anonymous;$51.50

David and Abigail Doherty;$50

Ralph and Joanne;$100

Jesse Lipson;$5.15

Michele Pregent;$10

Anonymous;$51.50

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wing;$25

Joshua Shapiro;$100

Mary Richmond;$51.50

In memory of Jerry Leandro;$51.50

For Human Services Work;$67

In memory of Virginia Mayo;$103

Gordon and Patricia McKean;$50

In loving memory of Paul Poulos and Dave Sylvester;$200

Anonymous;$50

Gloria Bassett;$100

Anonymous;$25

Angela and Ronald McCarron;$100

Anonymous;$75

In memory of Bill Breisky;$51.50

Anonymous;$50

Carole Lavallee;$25

This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: Last week to donate to the Cape Cod Times Neighbors Fund this summer