However you choose to support Habitat of York County, you are making an impact on families that will last for generations. To make a gift listed below or for additional information on any of these giving options, please contact Tim Veeck at donate@yorkcountyhabitat.org or 803-985-9241. Thank you for your commitment!
When you donate new or gently-used items to a Habitat ReStore, you’re making affordable homeownership a reality, and you’re also keeping perfectly usable items from needlessly going to waste in a landfill. Donations to the ReStore are tax-deductible. To learn more, visit Habitat for Humanity of York County ReStore, email restoredonations@yorkcountyhabitat.org or call 803.324.1960.
Many employers will match tax-deductible charitable contributions made by their employees, retirees and employees’ spouses. Contact your company’s HR department for specific matching gift options. If you have completed a matching gift form, please include it with your gift to Habitat of York County at the mailing address, e-mail the form to donate@yorkcountyhabitat.org or fax the form to 803.327.5522.
Habitat of York County provides donor opportunities to make honorarium and memorial gifts and will send a notification letter to the individual of your choice. You may indicate Honor or Memorial Gifts on your donation form.
Donations of new building materials can be made to Habitat of York County construction initiatives. Donations can also be made to Habitat of York County in the form of professional services required on construction sites, such as masonry, HVAC installation, electrical wiring, plumbing and more.
Pro bono services can be offered by local donors. Lawyers, accountants, graphic designers, interior designers and financial counselors are just a few of those who have contributed their time and resources to help further Habitat of York County’s mission.
Vehicle donations are another way to support Habitat of York County’s mission! It’s quick and easy to donate your old car, truck, boat, motorcycle and more – whether they run or not! Vehicle donations may be eligible for tax deduction if you itemize (consult a tax advisor or the IRS).
When you make a donation to Cars for Homes, you help Habitat of York County build and repair homes with families in need in your own community. Learn more about Habitat for Humanity’s Cars for Homes program or to make a donation you can donate online or call toll-free to 1.877.277.4344.
Make a lasting difference through a legacy (planned) gift to Habitat for Humanity of York County. To help you get started on your plans and legacy, we have partnered with FreeWill to remove the stress from planned giving. FreeWill is an online tool that guides you through the process of creating a legally valid will or trust. It’s easy to use, accessible online and can be completed in 20 minutes. You can use this resource on its own or use it to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an attorney. And once you do, you will be a member of our Legacy Society, a group dedicated to improving lives both today and tomorrow.
Have you already included a gift in your will or trust to Habitat for Humanity of York County? Please fill out this form to let us know! We would love to thank you for your generosity.
Do you have an IRA, 401(k), life-insurance policy, or any other assets not included in your will? If so, these are called non-probate assets and you must plan your beneficiaries for them separately. Use this online tool to make your plans and designate us as a beneficiary of one or more of these assets.
Donating stocks allows you to avoid the capital gains tax and if you itemize deductions, you can also take a charitable deduction for the entire donation amount. We’ve invested in this secure online tool that enables you to donate your appreciated assets in 10 minutes.
If you are 70.5 or older and have a traditional IRA, you can use this secure online tool to make a donation from your IRA account. IRA gifts are generally not recognized as taxable income and if you must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) this year, giving from your IRA is a compassionate way to fulfill it. Using this online tool, you can learn more and fill out the forms from your IRA custodian in just a few minutes, or print out the forms to fill them out offline.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) are investment accounts for the sole purpose of supporting charitable organizations. If you have a DAF, you can use FreeWill’s DAF tool.
FreeWill’s DAF tool empowers you to make a targeted impact by recommending how you’d like your grant to be allocated, communicating your wishes to Habitat for Humanity of York County, sharing the details of your DAF grant, and navigating to your DAF provider. It’s also a great way to ensure our organization has consistent financial support while saving cash for immediate needs.
We now accept donations of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies! This gives us one more way to fund our work and can provide you with extra tax benefits.
To make a gift listed above or for additional information on any of these giving options, please contact Tim Veeck at donate@yorkcountyhabitat.org or 803-985-9241.