"I found a certain bill impossible to pay. I worked with my partner agency and they were able to get the bill paid quickly through The Fleet Fund. It was easy and really helped me through a rough time."

How to get help

We all need help sometimes and it can be hard to ask. But please reach out. The Fleet Fund is here to help Wellfleet residents in need. 


The Fleet Fund provides assistance through our network of partner organizations. If you are in need of assistance, please contact any of the following:


Helping Our Women

508-487-4357


Outer Cape Health Services Navigator

774-209-3222


Housing Assistance Corporation

508-771-5400


Homeless Prevention Council 

508-255-9667


Lower Cape Outreach Council

508-240-0694


Wellfleet Elementary School

508-349-3101 ext. 14


Wellfleet Adult Community Center (Council on Aging)

508-349-2800  /  508-349-0313


You may also reach us by contacting your school, place of worship, or other helping organization.




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 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