Support Our Mission


 

The Southwick Time Machine is a one-person, independent passion project dedicated to uncovering and bringing forgotten stories of Southwick, Massachusetts, Congamond Lake, and the surrounding area to life. Each story requires countless hours of archival digging, writing, and image work—without any big institution funding it.

If these stories have enriched your understanding or enjoyment of Southwick’s past, helped with your research, or simply entertained you, please consider supporting this project so it can continue—and grow.

Your support helps uncover and preserve these stories and keeps the Southwick Time Machine running: covering costs for research materials, travel to archives, ongoing website expenses, and the massive time investment needed to transform old clippings and dusty records into readable, engaging stories.

How to Donate

Making a donation is quick, simple, and secure.


 

Click the button above to open the Southwick Time Machine’s donation form powered by Zeffy.

Choose the amount that feels right for you—every contribution, no matter the size, helps keep your favorite stories coming.
 
Your donation supports research expenses, archive access, website hosting, video production, and the huge amount of  hours needed to uncover Southwick’s hidden past.
 
Share your favorite articles on Facebook, in local groups, and with friends or family who care about Southwick and local history. 

​Why Your Support Matters

Local history projects like this rarely have institutional backing, and once they vanish, the research momentum often disappears with them. Your support:
 
Helps rescue stories that might otherwise remain buried in old newspapers, archives, and family collections.

​Encourages more ambitious work—longer series, deeper investigations, and multimedia pieces that require more time and resources.
 
 What Supporters Receive

Supporters are not just donors; they’re partners in preserving local history.

​Monthly donors of $20 or more may receive:
  • Early access to new stories before they appear on the main site or on social media.
  • Behind‑the‑scenes “research notes” with clippings, photos, and oddities that did not make it into the final articles.  
  • Occasional supporter‑only updates or Q&A sessions about upcoming projects and abandoned leads.

  • As the community grows, additional perks (like live online talks) may be added.

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Ways to Donate

Your support is essential to keep uncovering and preserving Southwick’s rich history. Every contribution helps transform dusty records and forgotten fragments into stories that connect us all.

One-time Donation: A secure, one-time gift via Zeffy that supports ongoing research, archive access, and website upkeep—helping unlock new stories and preserve them for generations. Zeffy is a piece of cake but if you prefer, you can donate via Paypal or Venmo. 

Recurring Support: Monthly donations provide steady resources to cover ongoing costs and make it possible to dive deeper, tackle bigger and longer stories, and continuously expand the Southwick Time Machine archive. Easily set up automatic monthly donations through Zeffy. It's safe, secure, and convenient. 

In Honor or Memory: Dedicate your donation in honor or memory of someone special, making your gift a lasting tribute to history and community. We will publish your dedication as a lasting tribute on the Southwick Time Machine's website. 

Support a Story: Did a particular story move you? Show your support and you can be listed as a contributor on that story's page. 

Corporate Sponsorship: Affordable effective advertising is available for small business owners. Please reach out so we can discuss how to help each other. 
 
Other Contributions: Interested in donating historical materials, sharing family archives or photos?                                             Please reach out. 

With your generosity, these forgotten stories won’t just be uncovered — they’ll be preserved and shared for decades to come.
 
If you have any questions, need help with your donation, or would like to discuss special ways to contribute, please don’t hesitate to reach out via email at southwicktimemachine@gmail.com.
 
I’d love to hear from you and make supporting the Southwick Time Machine easy and meaningful. 
 
Every new monthly supporter helps sustain and grow our research and story preservation efforts. The recommended monthly amount is $20 per month as a meaningful starting point, but any amount makes a HUGE difference and is deeply appreciated. Be one of the first monthly donors to make Southwick’s hidden past come alive.

Support by Sharing

If you’re unable to donate, you can still help the Southwick Time Machine thrive by sharing stories and videos on social media or with friends and family who love local history.

Your likes, comments, and shares help more people discover these forgotten stories and encourage ongoing research and storytelling.
  

Word of mouth is one of the most powerful ways to support the project at no cost.

Thank you for being part of the Southwick and local history community!

 If you value this kind of work and want to see it continue, please consider becoming a supporter today.