The Friendship Fund was established in 1971 through a joint effort between residents and the Board of Trustees to help residents facing financial hardship. Following Board approval, 100% of every donation is used to supplement the income of residents who have outlived their assets. It was championed by Reverend Sickles who was the Executive Director at the time. The Fund represents genuine care for neighbors and friends.

Please click here to view The Clarence W. Sickles Friendship Fund brochure.

 
ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

Our Annual Benefit Gala is held each year in support of The Reverend Clarence W. Sickles Friendship Fund. Heath Village invites friends and residents to an evening of dining, entertainment and fellowship. We are thrilled to continue this time-honored tradition at Heath Village with hosting our 38th Annual Benefit Gala on Friday, September 25, 2026.

We hope you will be able to attend this year and join us for a memorable evening in support of Heath Village and our residents. We greatly appreciate your consideration in supporting The Friendship Fund.

For more information or any questions about our Gala, please contact Melissa Nichols at 908-684-5008 or at mnichols@heathvillage.com.

Please CLICK HERE for more information on purchasing tickets to the Gala and for sponsorship opportunities.

 
CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY

The Heath Village Friendship Fund Charitable Gift Annuity offers residents and friends another way to support the Clarence W. Sickles Friendship Fund. An individual Charitable Gift Annuity is a simple contract between you and the charity. For more information about our Gift Annuity program, or to set up an appointment with Mary Ellen Bove, Chief Executive Officer, please call 908-684-5220.

 
ESTATE PLANNING AND BEQUESTS

Bequests or individual gifts left to Heath Village by residents and friends in their will is becoming increasingly popular as a way to support the Heath Village mission. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss this possibilty with you. Please call Melissa Nichols at 908-684-5008.

 
DIRECT DONATIONS

Thank you for your consideration of the Clarence W. Sickles Friendship Fund. Direct Donations (cash or check) may be mailed to the attention of Debbie O’Brien at Heath Village Retirement Community at 430 Schooley’s Mountain Road, Hackettstown, NJ 07840. Please make checks payable to the C.W. S. Friendship Fund.