This holiday season, the Hopkinton Emergency Fund is asking the public to consider making a donation to help fellow residents that are in financial need.

The Hopkinton Emergency Fund a public, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide temporary emergency financial assistance to residents of Hopkinton through collaboration with existing local human services organizations.

The vision of the Hopkinton Emergency Fund is a united Hopkinton community that recognizes its responsibility to support residents when they are faced with emergency situations by providing financial assistance to meet their basic needs.

Existing organizations such as Hopkinton Youth and Family Services, Project Just Because and Hopkinton Senior Center provide basic needs items and services, such as food and clothing, referrals & counseling services, but not financial assistance for other necessities. The Hopkinton Emergency Fund aims to fill a gap in the existing support network. We can provide money to pay bills for medical, transportation, housing and a variety of other critical needs that other organizations cannot cover due to their mission and/or inadequate funds.

Donations to the fund can be made through PayPal, or by visiting their website.