Support Dignified End-of-Life Care
East Mountain House exists because people in this community believe dying should be met with compassion, not isolation. With presence, not fear. With dignity, regardless of financial means.
Your support makes this possible.
Donate Now
Donate Online
Make a secure online gift through PayPal (credit card accepted).
- $50 – Provides comfort supplies for one guest
- $150 – Supports one day of volunteer training
- $850 – Funds one day of care for a single guest
- $5,950 – Covers one week of care for a guest with limited financial means
Write a Check
Make checks payable to:
East Mountain Foundation
Mail to:
East Mountain Foundation
P.O. Box 1405
Lakeville, CT 06039
(EIN 93-4667132)
Monthly Giving
Become a sustaining donor with a monthly gift. Recurring donations provide the stable funding that allows us to plan ahead and accept guests regardless of their financial situation.
(EIN 93-4667132)
Tax Deductibility
East Mountain Foundation (EIN 93-4667132) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (d/b/a East Mountain House). Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. You’ll receive an email receipt for your records.
Where Your Donation Goes
Every dollar donated to East Mountain Foundation directly supports:
- 24-hour skilled care for our guests
- Training and support for volunteers who provide companionship and presence
- Maintaining a home-like environment (not an institutional facility)
- Our philanthropic “bridge-the-gap” model, ensuring no one is turned away due to inability to pay
- Educational programs that help our community approach death with more understanding and less fear
The Cost of Compassionate Care
Providing round-the-clock care in a home setting costs approximately $850 per day per guest. $5,950 – Covers one week of care for a guest with limited financial means. Many families contribute what they can. Some contribute the full amount. Others contribute nothing—not because they don’t want to, but because terminal illness has already depleted their resources.
Community donations fill the gap. They ensure that a person’s final weeks aren’t defined by what they can afford, but by the care and connection they deserve.
Ways to Give
One-Time Donation
Make a secure online gift through PayPal (credit card accepted).
- $50 – Provides comfort supplies for one guest
- $150 – Supports one day of volunteer training
- $850 – Funds one day of care for a single guest
- $5,950 – Covers one week of care for a guest with limited financial means
Monthly Giving
Become a sustaining donor with a monthly gift. Recurring donations provide the stable funding that allows us to plan ahead and accept guests regardless of their financial situation.
Mail a Check
Make checks payable to:
East Mountain Foundation
Mail to:
East Mountain Foundation
P.O. Box 1405
Lakeville, CT 06039
Bequests and Legacy Giving
A Gift That Lasts
A bequest to East Mountain House is one of the most meaningful ways to extend your values beyond your lifetime — ensuring that future families in our community have access to compassionate, dignified end-of-life care.
To share your intentions with us, download our Legacy of Care Bequest Intent Form and return it by mail or email. This form is for communication purposes only and places no legal obligation on your estate.
Other Ways to Support
- Donor Advised Funds
- IRA Charitable Distributions (age 70½+)
- Appreciated Stocks and Mutual Funds
For questions about these options, contact us at helpme@eastmountainhouse.org.