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Ways to Give
There are many ways to support Habitat Buffalo’s mission, and your gifts are tax-deductible. Whether through financial donations, in-kind contributions, or volunteering your time, every bit helps us build stronger communities and provide affordable housing.
Donate Items
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More Ways to Give
Workplace Giving and Matching Gifts
Two of the easiest ways to offer ongoing support to Habitat Buffalo’s mission is through workplace giving and matching gifts. Using your employers’ tools, you can advance our work in the Buffalo Area.
Support Habitat for Humanity Buffalo through workplace giving and matching gifts. Many employers offer matching gift programs that can double or triple your contribution. Check with your employer to see if they participate in a matching gift program.
Ways to Support:
- Payroll deductions
- Employer matching gift programs
- Corporate grants
Gift-In-Kind Donations
Gift-in-kind donations can be made by residents or businesses. Residential In-kind donations typically fall within the following categories: furniture, housewares, appliances, cabinets, doors, windows, plumbing, electronics, and building materials. Most in-kind donations are sold in our ReStore, with 100% of the proceeds funding Habitat’s mission. In-kind donations typically consist of gently used furniture or other household items that are being replaced with newer items. Whenever you get around to buying that new piece of furniture or appliance, donate your old one to us!
In addition to residential donations, corporations and businesses are invited to donate in-kind, as well. Business donations typically consist of overstock product or merchandise. The fun doesn’t stop there, however. In-kind donations of building materials and services are a vital component of our new home construction program, saving us thousands of dollars each year. Appliances, lumber, insulation, and hardwood flooring are a few examples of what companies have donated recently to Habitat’s home-building efforts.
Our business and corporate partnerships help make our work at Habitat Buffalo possible. Your company can partner with Habitat Buffalo by making an in-kind donation today to help us build and renovate homes!
Gift-in-kind donations of all sorts have helped us further our work of bringing opportunity and resources to families in need of a decent place to call home. Contributions, large and small, continue to make a difference, and we believe there is something every company can give to help even more families build better futures. All in-kind donations are met with tax-deductible donation receipts.
Construction
Habitat Buffalo’s ReStores are a destination for homeowners, DIY enthusiasts, contractors, and bargain hunters looking for quality building materials at affordable prices.
We welcome donations of new and gently used construction materials, including windows, doors, cabinets, flooring, paint, lighting, hardware, fixtures, and other home improvement items. Donations from contractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and homeowners help stock our ReStores while supporting Habitat’s mission throughout Western New York.
By donating surplus or unused materials, you help keep valuable resources out of landfills while generating funding that supports affordable housing in our community.
Procurement
Habitat Buffalo partners with local businesses to accept a variety of donated goods, including overstock inventory, customer returns, discontinued merchandise, and materials from facility renovations or remodels.
Our team works closely with businesses to determine how donated items can best support our mission through our ReStores, construction projects, or community programs. Product donations not only benefit local families but can also help businesses reduce disposal costs and support their sustainability goals.
If your organization has products, materials, or inventory to donate, we would be happy to discuss how your contribution can make an impact in our community. All in-kind donations are met with tax-deductible donation receipts.
Planned Giving
Bequests, charitable gift annuities, and charitable remainder trusts are just a few of the ways you can help Habitat Buffalo while solidifying your own financial future.
Planned giving allows you to make a lasting impact on Habitat for Humanity Buffalo. By including Habitat Buffalo in your will or estate plan, you can ensure that future generations benefit from your generosity.
Ways to Support
- Include Habitat Buffalo in your will
- Designate Habitat Buffalo as a beneficiary
- Set up a charitable trust
Gifts of Stock
Donating stocks or bonds benefits Habitat Buffalo and may provide tax benefits for the donor. To discuss a gift of stocks or bonds, please call us.
Donating appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds is an excellent way to support Habitat for Humanity Buffalo. By giving stocks directly, you can avoid capital gains taxes and potentially receive a charitable deduction for the full value of the stock.
Ways to Support
- Contact your financial advisor
- Transfer stocks directly to Habitat Buffalo
- Discuss with our team for specific instructions
Tribute and Memorial Gifts
Honor a loved one by making a gift in their name to Habitat Buffalo. A tribute or memorial gift is a priceless way to support our partner families, all the while paying tribute to a loved one’s memory.
Your gift will help build homes and communities in a loved one’s name, creating a lasting legacy for all involved.
Ways to Support
- Make a donation in honor of a loved one
- Create a memorial fund
- Include a tribute in your estate plans
Car & Vehicle Donations
Donate a vehicle to Cars for Homes, Habitat Buffalo’s car donation program, to help support local families. We accept cars, trucks, RVs, vans, SUVs, boats, and motorcycles, whether running or not. The process is simple – visit our website or give us a call to have us pick up your vehicle completely free of charge.
That Clunker in Your Driveway Can Build a Home!
Did you know by donating your vehicle to Habitat Buffalo you can help build and repair affordable homes? Your vehicle donation is one more way that you can support our work in the Greater Buffalo area. Plus, it’s fast and easy to do, and your donation will qualify for tax deductions. We accept cars, trucks, RV’s, vans, SUV’s, boats, and motorcycles whether they are running or not.
Top Rated Vehicle Donation Program by Forbes!
We’re proud that Forbes listed Habitat for Humanity as a top vehicle donation program in the United States! The list was based on the efficiency and impact of our vehicle donation program. This means each dollar from your vehicle donation will make an even greater impact right here in our community!
“We had the privilege of being selected as a Partner Family for Habitat Buffalo. At every build, I felt honored and humbled by the amazing people who came to work on our home. Today, I get to live in a home built by love. So, it is from a deep sense of gratitude that I give to Habitat for Humanity. Donating our car was a natural step to give back to the community that gave us so much.”