Serving Wayland residents temporarily in need of financial assistance
Call 781-531-5435
The Wayland Community Fund provides assistance to Wayland residents who have lived in Wayland for at least one year (as stipulated in the bequest). Payment is made directly to vendors or suppliers of services. Cash is not given to applicants, but we do provide grocery store food vouchers. In the first eighteen years of operation, we have provided more than $500,000 in assistance to Wayland residents.
Utilities
Rent
Medical Expenses
Medicine
Food - grocery vouchers
Clothing
Essential Expenditures
The Wayland Community Fund receives no public funding. The volunteers cover their own expenses and receive no reimbursement.
When a request for help is received, we return the call as soon as possible. Applicants are asked to fill out an application that includes some financial information.
Names and personal information remain confidential and are used, with the applicant's permission, only when additional verification is needed.
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What kind of help do we provide?
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Any Wayland resident in financial need may leave a confidential message on our helpline:
(781) 531-5435. If you know someone who needs financial help, call to leave a private message.
If you would like to help us assist others, please send a tax deductible contribution to:
Wayland Community Fund Inc.
297 Boston Post Rd #196
Wayland, MA 01778
(781)-531-5435
Tax Deductibility: The WCF receives no public funds or tax revenue. It operates as a 501c-3 non-profit.