Purple Cow
Neighbour in Need

No neighbour should lose their connection over a rough patch.

Times are tough, and staying connected shouldn't be a luxury. Neighbour in Need is our community fund: members chip in just $2 a month, Purple Cow matches every dollar, and together we keep Atlantic Canadian families online when they need it most.

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  • 500+Neighbours kept connected
  • $50K+Raised & matched together
  • 2×Every dollar, matched by us
What Neighbour in Need is

A little from many, doubled by us

We started Neighbour in Need because we kept hearing the same story: a job lost, a medical emergency, a tough month, and suddenly the internet bill is the one that has to go. But in 2026, losing your connection means losing access to work, school, doctors, and the people you love.

So we built a simple way for our herd to look out for one another. Members opt in for $2 a month. Purple Cow matches every single dollar, and the fund goes directly to keeping a neighbour’s internet on while they get back on their feet. Small change from each of us, real impact together.

$2You give
+
$2We match
=
$4For a neighbour

Every $2 you chip in becomes $4 of real help, thanks to our dollar-for-dollar match.

How it works

Three steps, one connected community

  1. You chip in $2

    Add the Neighbour in Need contribution to your Purple Cow membership. It's just $2 a month, and you can start or stop anytime.

  2. We match every dollar

    Purple Cow matches your contribution dollar-for-dollar, instantly doubling the impact of what the herd gives.

  3. A neighbour stays online

    The fund goes straight to covering internet for a family facing hardship, so they stay connected to work, school, and support.

Real impact, made by the herd

Neighbour in Need only works because thousands of small contributions add up. Here’s what that generosity has made possible so far.

  • 500+Neighbours kept connected through a hard time
  • $50,000+Raised by members and matched by Purple Cow
  • 1,000sOf members chipping in every month
  • 100%Of contributions go toward keeping neighbours online
Who it helps

The neighbours behind the numbers

Every contribution reaches a real person in our community. Here are just a couple of the stories the program has touched.

After I lost my job, the internet was the first thing I thought we'd have to give up, right when my kids needed it for school. Neighbour in Need kept us online until I found work again. I don't know what we'd have done without it.
A family in HalifaxKept connected after a job loss
A medical emergency turned everything upside down and money got really tight. Having our connection covered for a few months meant I could keep in touch with my doctors and my family. It took a huge weight off.
A neighbour in SackvilleSupported through a medical emergency
Two ways to take part

Give a little, or get a little help

Whether you're in a position to give or you're the one going through it right now, there's a place for you here.

Chip in as a member

Add Neighbour in Need to your membership for $2 a month. We match every dollar, so your $2 does the work of $4. Start or stop whenever you like.

Add it to my membership

Apply for help

Going through a tough stretch? You’re exactly who this is for. Reach out using the form below and our team will get back to you quickly, with no judgement and no hassle.

Apply for help
We're here to help

Reach out, we've got you

If money is tight and you're worried about staying connected, send us a note. Everything you share stays private, and there's a real person on the other end.

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  • Prefer to talk? Call 1-902-800-2660
  • Private, judgement-free, and quick to respond

Your message goes straight to our team, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Neighbours helping neighbours

A little from each of us keeps a whole community connected. Ready to join in?

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