Donate to Fessenden House
Fessenden House provides supportive housing to men in recovery from serious drug or alcohol addiction. Our house is a haven to those who lack a welcoming and safe place to go.
We rely on your support in order to provide our much-needed services. There are many ways to contribute, and many ways your contribution will make a difference.
The contribution you make and designate goes directly towards provision of services.
Why Give?
Since 1995, Fessenden House has provided compassionate, supportive housing for men who might otherwise be on the streets. We operate on an extremely economical budget and our administrative costs are extremely low. In fact, the cost of keeping a resident at Fessenden House for one year is comparable to that of keeping a patient in a hospital detoxification program for one week.
By making your contribution today, you support Fessenden House's mission of providing a supportive community for men in recovery from addiction, whose lives are also complicated by HIV/AIDS and other physical and mental illnesses.
More than ever. we need your support. Please look into your heart and be as generous as you can. No mater what amount you may give, know that every dollar truly makes a difference.
The Impact of Your Gift
Please choose one. Your gift at any level is highly valued and greatly appreciated. You can make the greatest impact by joining our Multiple Year Giving Society.
What is our Multiple Year Giving Society? By giving a minimum of $1,000 annually (that's $83 per month), you can be part of our Multiple Year Giving Society. As a member, you recognize that we have an annual need for funds an resources and pledge to make a gift for multiple years. If you make a multiple year pledge, only the annual portion of it is due at the time of the pledge. We will contact you as the remaining years become due. Your contribution will sustain our work year in and year out.
Our Multiple Year Giving Society has the following giving levels:
$10,000 for _____ year(s) ($416 per month)
$5,000 for _____ year(s) ($83 per month)
$Contribute $ __________ for _____ (month(s) / year(s)
Our Board is dedicated to efficient use of all general operating gifts and is committed to ensuring that your gift is applied to our program and services.
Please call our office at (212) 932-8001 Ext 5 if you have other thoughts to share.
Donor Options
Donate Cash. Cash contributions are the best way to help as they allow for the most flexible use of our resources. We accept all cash donations in the form of credit card, check or money order. Donations can be made online, by phone, and of course, old-fashioned mail.
Donate In-kind Goods. We accept a variety of in-kind goods from office supplies to canned food. Call us for details at (914) 966-8051. See our wish list of in-kind goods we are currently accepting below.
Donate Stock. Some donors have asked if they can make their donation by transferring stock. The answer is "Yes." Call our office at (212) 932-8001 Ext. 5 and we will help you with the details.
Corporate Matching Gifts. Many employers have a matching gifts program to help the contributions their employees make go even further. We would appreciate any efforts you make to let your employer know about Fessenden House. Contact us at (212) 932-8001 Ext. 5 to arrange for your company's required paperwork to be completed.
Any gift you make is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed under New York State Law.
Wish list for in-Kind Gifts
We have a wide range of needs, from furniture that makes our house more like a home to food and clothing for use by our residents. Please look below to see what you can give.
Fessenden House is grateful for the generous support of its donors and those who have helped this ministry to become the success story that it is. If you would like to help us in a very concrete way, please look over the following list of items which are needed for Fessenden House, and email us by clicking on the link below to let us know that you would like to provide the item(s). We will gladly let you know the cost of the items you select to provide, and we ask that you provide money so that the items listed can be purchased rather than providing the items themselves. Thank you for your prayers and your support.
| 1 small altar, pictured above, for use in the chapel | 1 small offertory table for use in the chapel |
| 1 pedestal for incense in the chapel | 1 tabernacle stand for use in the chapel |
| 1 small tabernacle for the sacrament | 2 comfortable wing chairs for the library |
| 12 wooden dining room chairs | 1 freezer for storage of meat |
| Financial Support for Outings and Field Trips | 12 window air conditioners |
| Fall and winter coats | Photography/Framing Services |
| New men's socks, underwear, t-shirts | Legal Services |
| Shoes and boots | Couches, arm chairs |
| Gloves and warm caps | Televisions and other home electronics |
| Garden furniture | Books |
| Building and Grounds Expenses | Professional Development for Staff |
Donate Online
All credit card donations can be processed online right now through Network for Good. You may designate your donation for a specific program or purpose on the online donation form. Just enter the name of the program you choose.
Your name and contact information
will be kept confidential and will not be shared. Simply click on this
link: networkforgood
Other Ways to Donate
You don't want to donate online? You can also choose to donate by phone or regular mail. If you want to make a donation using a credit card please use our website.
Donate by Phone? Please call our office at (212) 932-8001.
Donate by Mail? Complete the printable form below and mail with a check or money order made out to Fessenden Supportive Housing.