FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I qualify for help?

Any Wellfleet resident in need can potentially qualify for help.
How do I apply to The Fleet Fund for help?

To access the fund, contact one of the local agencies that provide assistance on the Outer Cape. Click here for How To Get Help
What kind of help does the fund provide?

The Fleet Fund provides short-term, emergency financial assistance. All requests for assistance will be considered. Some examples of funded needs include an unexpected car repair, assistance with a rent payment, a prescription at the pharmacy or a medical bill.
Will my identity be kept confidential?

The Fleet Fund is committed to the dignity and privacy of the individual. All assistance provided by The Fleet Fund is kept strictly confidential.
How does The Fleet Fund work?

The Fleet fund is modeled after the 20 year success of Truro’s Dexter Keezer Community Fund that helps Truro residents in need by partnering with local social service agencies to fill gaps and meet financial emergencies for Truro residents. The same needs and gaps in assistance exist for Wellfleet residents, and The Fleet Fund is here to meet this need. Get Help
How does The Fleet Fund work with other organizations?

The Fleet Fund responds to requests from local organizations that provide services to our community. The Fleet Fund helps local organizations meet gaps in the funding they can provide. (Click here to see a list of partner organizations.)
How do I donate to The Fleet Fund?

There are two ways to donate: by PayPal on the website, or by check. Donations by check should be made out to The Fleet Fund. Please download the donation form and mail with your check to The Fleet Fund, P.O. Box 995, Wellfleet, MA 02667. The Fleet Fund gratefully accepts all donations, no matter the size. It takes a village, the whole village—and every contribution is valuable!
Is my gift tax deductible?

The Fleet Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. All contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law. EIN # 85-1262649
Who will my gift help?

Your gift will help your Wellfleet neighbors. We are living in a uniquely challenging moment where the vulnerabilities created by economic and racial inequities in our society are especially visible and particularly devastating. Giving to The Fleet Fund is one way to help Wellfleet residents who are struggling. Sometimes just a few hundred dollars makes the difference that allows someone to navigate a bump in the road, to carry on feeling supported, and to thrive.
I have more questions; how should I contact The Fleet Fund?

Email the Fleet Fund at info@thefleetfund.org

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We invite you to donate and join us in lifting people up and giving them hope.

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OR To make a tax-deductible contribution, send a check to The Fleet Fund, P.O. Box 995, Wellfleet, MA 02667.

The Fleet Fund, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. All contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

EIN # 85-1262649

Download a PDF Donation Form here .

Thanks for your kindness

“I see families struggle to pay for an unexpected bill such as a major auto repair, unforeseen home repair, or dental bill. I believe that we lift our community up by providing families with the help they need to maintain their security and well-being.

—Claudia Cope-Crosen

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“My work with the Fire-Rescue Department let me see Wellfleet’s community with a degree of intimacy that those outside of public safety or social services might not. I was brought into contact with many of our neighbors whose medical, emotional, and financial challenges can remain invisible, even in a small town like ours.”

—Dan Silverman

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“I see the undue burdens on many of our residents who struggle to secure a decent year-round home in the town they love, where they work, want to put down roots and contribute to the diversity of our community. There are many times when a little help will go a long way.”

—Elaine McIlroy

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“I’ve experienced not only the joys of living in a town ‘where everybody knows your name’ but has also witnessed the real struggles that come with living in a community dependent upon a seasonal economy. Wellfleet has earned a well-deserved reputation as a community in which members reach out in times of need to support friends, neighbors and strangers alike.”

—Nancy Winslow

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