Why Donate?
Thank you for your interest in supporting Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod. We take our responsibility to supporters and those counting on our help seriously. Please know that each gift helps a family that needs decent shelter.
Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod is responsible for raising all of the money necessary to construct affordable homes and maintain its operations. By partnering with volunteers and homeowners, we keep our construction costs down, but in today’s building climate, it still costs over $300,000 to build one of our homes. We work very hard to keep our administrative overhead costs down; over 85 cents of every dollar raised goes directly to construction and family services expenses. Building decent, affordable homes depends significantly on generous contributions and building support from individuals, corporations, local businesses, faith-based organizations, and youth groups.
There are many ways to donate to Habitat Cape Cod – and they are all easier than you may think!
Habitat Cape Cod is a tax-exempt 501(c) organization; all contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
We are committed to our donors’ privacy. We will neither sell nor share any of our donor lists.
Ways to Donate to Habitat Cape Cod
1., Sponsorship of Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod home. We welcome home sponsorships from individuals, businesses, houses of worship, and community groups.
A donation of $50,000 is considered a home sponsorship. A Habitat Cape Cod home costs much more to build than the affordable price the homeowner pays. Home Sponsors help make our builds possible. Special signage on the site during the construction of the home names you as a home sponsor. This is a wonderful way to honor the memory of a loved one, celebrate a special milestone, or show you or your group’s commitment to our community.
2., Sponsoring the Environmental Stewardship of a home;. Habitat Cape Cod homes have been recognized as the most energy-efficient Habitat homes in the country!!! Many of our recent homebuyers have negative electric bills! Meaning their homes produce more energy than they use. Your donation of $25,000 will equip one home with: Solar Panel Array -Non-Combustion Air Source Heat Pump -ERV Air Exchange System – and Electric Vehicle Charging Ready.
3., Sponsorship of the Eco-Friendly Landscaping of a Habitat home. This sponsorship is a great fit for environmentally conscientious individuals, businesses, houses of worship, and community groups! Habitat homes now feature drought resistant low mow grass and clover mix, edible and native plants that attract local wildlife, including birds and bees, regenerating our ecosystem We have sponsorship opportunities in the amount of $10,000 to be an Eco-Friendly Landscape Sponsor of a home.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod home sponsor.
Contact
Tara Cronin
Director of Resource Development
Phone: 508-362-3559 x16
Email: tara@habitatcapecod.org
Once upon a time you wanted to change the world.
You still can.
There are simple ways everyone can make a difference.
With a legacy gift to Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod, you can help us do what we do today, even better, for generations to come. These kinds of planned gifts are simple to arrange and often return benefits back to you.
For example, you can:
- Make a gift today that costs you nothing during your lifetime
- Receive guaranteed payments for life in return for your gift
- Donate life insurance you no longer need
- Give appreciated stocks, bonds or mutual funds
- Preserve your estate for your heirs and support a cause you care about
- Use a gift to reduce your estate tax exposure and eliminate capital gains
- Donate your house or vacation property, take a tax deduction and continue to use the property for as long as you’d like
Best of all, you can leave a lasting statement about who you are and what you care about.
Contact us today for more information about how you can make a gift that endures for future
generations.
Contact
Tara Cronin
Director of Resource Development
Phone: 508-362-3559 x16
Email: tara@habitatcapecod.org
Did you know that you can set up your gift to Habitat Cape Cod by giving monthly? This is a great and easy way to give critical funds to ensure our home building stays on target every month. As an example, sometimes it is much easier to give $25 a month instead of a lump sum of $300. We will charge the card of your choosing each month until you want to stop, get a new card, or need to change the amount at any time.
“There are a couple of reasons for monthly amounts. First, it is easier than writing one large check at the end of the year when we get requests from many charities. Second, it makes it automatic so we don’t forget. Third, it provides Habitat Cape Cod with reliable steady income throughout the year. Habitat Cape Cod is very important to life on Cape Cod and we can no longer do the construction work but we can support it financially.”
– Jake Ketchum, Monthly Donor
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Contact
Tara Cronin
Director of Resource Development
Phone: 508-362-3559 x16
Email: tara@habitatcapecod.org
For any occasion:
- In honor of someone special
- In memory of a loved one
- Celebrate a holiday, birthday, or special occasion
- Acknowledge an achievement
- Thank your customer(s)
- Honor and thank your employee(s)
Tribute and memorial gifts are a great way to provide support for families who are in need of decent, safe, and affordable homes. Your recipient(s) will be notified by a beautiful card sent via postal mail. LINK to make a a gift.
Questions?
Contact
Tara Cronin
Director of Resource Development
Phone: 508-362-3559 x16
Email: tara@habitatcapecod.org
Consider giving a gift of securities and mutual funds to Habitat Cape Cod
Giving securities or mutual funds to Habitat Cape Cod can have significant financial advantages for you, while ensuring Habitat continues to build.
A gift of securities can be made by either:
- Transfer the securities from a brokerage account to Habitat’s account or
- Send the securities to us with a cover note and (under separate cover) a signed stock or bond power form.
Benefits to you:
- You may be able to take a tax deduction for the full, fair market value for securities that have increased in value.
- You pay no capital gains tax on any appreciated assets you contribute.
- You have the satisfaction of making a significant gift to Habitat Cape Cod.
- Transfer securities from a brokerage account
For more information
Contact
Tara Cronin
Director of Resource Development
Phone: 508-362-3559 x16
Email: tara@habitatcapecod.org
- Event Sponsorship
- Matching Gifts
Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to contribute to charitable organizations. Some provide matching funds to support employee volunteer hours as well. By doubling the impact of each gift, your employees know that their employer supports them in helping families in their community.
We would be happy to offer a presentation to your employees about Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod.
Questions?
Contact
Tara Cronin
Director of Resource Development
Phone: 508-362-3559 x16
Email: tara@habitatcapecod.org
Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod gladly accepts in-kind donations and deeply discounted construction materials and services from industry professionals. These donations assist us in reaching our home building goals each year. Donations of materials and services are very advantageous to us as they greatly reduce our construction costs.
Building materials that cannot be used on our homes will be sold at our Habitat ReStore where proceeds directly benefit HHCC’s home building program.
Questions?
Contact
Tara Cronin
Director of Resource Development
Phone: 508-362-3559 x16
Email: tara@habitatcapecod.org
A benefit event or third party event is when a business, organization or individual(s) plans and hosts a fundraiser in support of Habitat Cape Cod. The net proceeds of the event are given as a donation to Habitat Cape Cod. Both the host and Habitat Cape Cod will promote the event. Sample ideas of benefit events include:
A party, tournament, concert, talent show, garage sale, a “wear your jeans to work” day for $5 or $10 per person, collect “nickels for nails” in a classroom
Questions?
Contact
Tara Cronin
Director of Resource Development
Phone: 508-362-3559 x16
Email: tara@habitatcapecod.org
Did you know you can donate your excess solar net metering electric credits to Habitat Cape Cod? Well you can!
We have recently received several donations of credits which are helping to offset our office and ReStore electric expenses. We are very grateful for these donations!
Twice a year, Eversource allows homeowners to update their Schedule Z form by which you may allocate credits to any public, private or nonprofit entity. The credits may be apportioned at 100% or less. As these credits never expire and roll over month to month, some individuals, particularly “snow birds” who leave the Cape in winter, are finding they are accumulating credits they never use. Such credits can be put to good use here at Habitat!
If you are interested in donating your net metering credits
Contact
Beth Wade
Director of Land Acquisition & Project Development
Phone: 508-362-3559 x 24
Email: land@habitatcapecod.org
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Did You Know?
Habitat for Humanity:
- Is a non-profit
- Help families find a home
- Partners with homeowners & volunteers
- Donations are tax deductible
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