The Gift of Life

When it comes to gift giving, the gift of High Watch Farm to Bill Wilson by Etheldred Folsom (Sister Francis) in 1940 was one of the greatest gifts in the world. It was an astonishing gesture and a tremendous leap of faith in Bill Wilson's vision to give those who suffer from addiction a new chance on life. The gift of sobriety is truly the gift of life. Your contribution to High Watch will help us to sustain this great gift to the world.

In keeping with Bill W.'s legacy, we remain a non-profit and continue to provide state-of-the-art treatment for substance abuse incorporating the spiritual teachings of Alcoholics Anonymous. Your gift will help us to maintain the highest standard of care at affordable prices.

Donations

You may specify how your gift is used. Please consider earmarking your tax deductible donations to one of the many worthwhile causes outlined below. If you don't specify how your gift is to be used, High Watch will allocate your gift to the area of greatest need at the time the donation is received.

Endowment Fund

An endowment fund is a permanent savings vehicle for not-for-profit institutions. We are building an endowment to secure the future of High Watch. Financial returns generated from the Endowment Fund allow us to keep our daily rate affordable. Your tax deductible contribution to this fund keeps our program a viable, cost effective alternative for as many individuals suffering from this disease as possible.

Building Fund

As we expand our care and our services to continue to offer effective treatment, funds are needed to finance these expansions. Donations made to the Building Fund will underwrite the cost of such expansions, including our new addition designed to house an admission suite along with additional nursing and therapy units. Please take a look at our beautiful building plans and see how your dollars can go to work for us. Click on the images below for more detail.

With any facility or property there are the ongoing costs for maintenance and upkeep. Through the years our many generous benefactors, friends and donors have afforded us opportunity to expand and renovate so our guests can be surrounded by comfort and beauty. We pride ourselves on the beautiful space we have here. Your tax deductible support for the Building Fund will continue to allow us to keep High Watch a place our residents deserve to recover in.

Annual Fund

The Annual Fund is used to fund certain initiatives each year. Generally, the fund is used for capital expenditures or ongoing operations. During the Thanksgiving season, a time of gratitude, we send out a newsletter to all our former residents, extended guests, family and friends to keep everyone apprised of the past years events and inform them about the designation of the Annual Fund for the upcoming year. We are most grateful for your ongoing support to this tax deductible fund.

Scholarship Funds

High Watch currently has two charitable funds established on behalf of our benefactors:

Ed Clarke Fund

The Ed Clarke Fund allows residents with an alcohol dependency to extend their stay at High Watch. This fund was established in memory of Ed Clarke, a former Chairman of the Board of Directors and benefactor. Please consider supporting Ed Clarke's dream of making sure that those who need the assistance are able to extend their stay at High Watch to practice living the 12 step program of recovery. As always, your gifts are much appreciated and tax deductible.

Pauline Perry Fund

The Pauline Perry Fund enables individuals with drug and alcohol problems to extend their treatment at High Watch if they cannot otherwise afford it. This fund was established a number of years ago by the family and friends of Pauline Perry, an AA member from the Connecticut Shore whose service and sponsorship spread the message of recovery for so many alcoholics. Your can help extend the treatment of those with drug and alcohol addictions by keeping this fund alive with your tax deductible offering.

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