Ways to donate to Cayuga County Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity's mission is to mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty. We believe that access to safe, decent and affordable housing is a basic human right that should be available to all.
Thanks to the generosity of individuals, corporations, faith groups and foundations, Cayuga County Habitat for Humanity has completed 11 homes for families in need in Cayuga County to date.
We are also proud to be a 100% volunteer organization. This means we have very low overhead costs, and are able to direct nearly every dollar donated to home building.
There are different ways you can help us financially:
Thanks to the generosity of individuals, corporations, faith groups and foundations, Cayuga County Habitat for Humanity has completed 11 homes for families in need in Cayuga County to date.
We are also proud to be a 100% volunteer organization. This means we have very low overhead costs, and are able to direct nearly every dollar donated to home building.
There are different ways you can help us financially:
Individual Donations:
A large portion of Cayuga County Habitat for Humanity's funding comes from individuals who are dedicated to our mission of eliminating substandard housing. Each and every donation supports our mission of building houses and building hope in partnership with families in need.
Remember, giving directly to Cayuga County Habitat for Humanity means more of your donation stays local, helping families right here in Cayuga County!
Cash or Checks You can donate money by sending a check to the address below:
Cayuga County Habitat for Humanity
PO Box 1903
Auburn, NY 13021
Matching Gifts: Many corporations will match employee or retiree gifts. Many local corporations will match each dollar that their employees donate to charitable organizations. You may be able to double or triple your donation. Check with your human resources department to see if your company has a similar program. Obtain a Matching Gifts Form, fill out and sign the donor section, and send in the form with your donation. Some companies have an on-line matching gift procedure. Please check with your employer's Human Resources office.
Memorial Gifts: Honor a special person by making a memorial gift in his or her name to Cayuga County Habitat for Humanity. We will send a card acknowledging your thoughtful gift to the appropriate person and also send you an acknowledgement for your records. Be sure to include the name and address of the person who should receive this card with your donation. If you would like to make a memorial donation please contact us at 315-255-1427.
Celebration Gifts: As you plan gifts for family and friends this year, consider a gift that keeps on giving long after the wedding, anniversary, birthday, graduation, holiday or other special event. Upon receipt of your contribution, we will send an acknowledgment card indicating that you have made a gift to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh in honor of the person you are celebrating. Be sure to include the name and address of the person who will receive the card. If you would like to make a celebration gift please contact us at 315-255-1427.
Stocks or Property: Your assets can be used to greatly enhance our ability to build more than houses in Cayuga County. To arrange a gift of stock or property, please contact the Habitat office at 315-255-1427.
Planned Giving: Become part of Habitat for Humanity's Legacy Society by making a planned gift and declaring your commitment to eliminating poverty housing. The most common method of making a planned gift is naming Cayuga County Habitat for Humanity in your Last Will and Testament and donating a specific dollar amount or percentage of your estate.
Other planned gifts include Charitable Gift Annuities, Charitable Remainder Trusts, Charitable Lead Trusts and Retained Life Estates. Always remember to contact your financial advisor or attorney for advice.
For more information and to request a brochure on planned giving, please contact the Habitat office at 315-255-1427. or visit the Habitat International website.
Remember, giving directly to Cayuga County Habitat for Humanity means more of your donation stays local, helping families right here in Cayuga County!
Cash or Checks You can donate money by sending a check to the address below:
Cayuga County Habitat for Humanity
PO Box 1903
Auburn, NY 13021
Matching Gifts: Many corporations will match employee or retiree gifts. Many local corporations will match each dollar that their employees donate to charitable organizations. You may be able to double or triple your donation. Check with your human resources department to see if your company has a similar program. Obtain a Matching Gifts Form, fill out and sign the donor section, and send in the form with your donation. Some companies have an on-line matching gift procedure. Please check with your employer's Human Resources office.
Memorial Gifts: Honor a special person by making a memorial gift in his or her name to Cayuga County Habitat for Humanity. We will send a card acknowledging your thoughtful gift to the appropriate person and also send you an acknowledgement for your records. Be sure to include the name and address of the person who should receive this card with your donation. If you would like to make a memorial donation please contact us at 315-255-1427.
Celebration Gifts: As you plan gifts for family and friends this year, consider a gift that keeps on giving long after the wedding, anniversary, birthday, graduation, holiday or other special event. Upon receipt of your contribution, we will send an acknowledgment card indicating that you have made a gift to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Newburgh in honor of the person you are celebrating. Be sure to include the name and address of the person who will receive the card. If you would like to make a celebration gift please contact us at 315-255-1427.
Stocks or Property: Your assets can be used to greatly enhance our ability to build more than houses in Cayuga County. To arrange a gift of stock or property, please contact the Habitat office at 315-255-1427.
Planned Giving: Become part of Habitat for Humanity's Legacy Society by making a planned gift and declaring your commitment to eliminating poverty housing. The most common method of making a planned gift is naming Cayuga County Habitat for Humanity in your Last Will and Testament and donating a specific dollar amount or percentage of your estate.
Other planned gifts include Charitable Gift Annuities, Charitable Remainder Trusts, Charitable Lead Trusts and Retained Life Estates. Always remember to contact your financial advisor or attorney for advice.
For more information and to request a brochure on planned giving, please contact the Habitat office at 315-255-1427. or visit the Habitat International website.
Corporate Donations & Sponsorships
Many local corporations and foundations have shown their commitment to eliminating poverty housing in Cayuga County by providing Habitat with funds, volunteers and support in numerous other ways.Their support is naturally rewarded with a wealth of benefits, including tax deductions, public relations and a permanent and positive effect on company morale. Employees at every level get to see each other at their best on a Habitat build and demonstrate their hope of a world where everyone has a decent and safe place to live.
Corporate or foundation partnerships may include any combination of possibilities for supporting Habitat’s work, including:
Corporate or foundation partnerships may include any combination of possibilities for supporting Habitat’s work, including:
- Product donations
- Financial support
- Sponsoring a house
- Mobilizing volunteers
- Grants and awards programs
- Public awareness raising
Faith and Community Groups
Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical Christian organization and makes adequate shelter a matter of faith, conscience and action. Anyone who shares our conviction that every man, woman and child deserve a decent and affordable home is welcome to be part of our mission, regardless of religious preference or background.
Members of various churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples work together on our committees and on our construction sites to build houses in partnership with those in need. In addition to working on the sites, faith and community groups can help in many other unique ways:
Members of various churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples work together on our committees and on our construction sites to build houses in partnership with those in need. In addition to working on the sites, faith and community groups can help in many other unique ways:
- Pray for Habitat: Without the continuing prayers of millions of people, Habitat's work could not continue.
- Make Donations: Make regular donations to Habitat, take up special Habitat offerings, or raise funds to build all or part of a house. A congregation may sponsor a house individually or join with another congregation to raise the money and build a house together.
- Provide Volunteers: Organize a group of volunteers to work on a house that your group has helped sponsor or serve on one of Habitat's many committees, including its Ministerial Relations Committee.
- Help Engage your Community: Host speakers, including representatives from Habitat, to raise awareness on the issues surrounding substandard housing. Engage your congregants, community members, and youth groups in the Habitat mission.
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