Ways to Give : Habitat for Humanity

When you make a donation to our affiliate your gift makes a long-term impact right here in Bloomington. Each donation that builds a Habitat home multiplies as the homeowner mortgage payments get recycled to build more affordable houses. We have a proven track record of wise building investments, well-equipped families for homeownership, and strong financial viability.

Thank you for considering a gift to Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County! There are a variety of ways to donate to support our mission.

Donate by mail

Print the paper donation form and mail it to:
Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County
213 E. Kirkwood Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47408

Donate online

Put your gift to work today–
donate securely online.

Special Gift Options

Make a gift in honor or in memory of a loved one. Print the donation form or complete the special gift section on the online form.

In Kind Gifts

Gifts of Land

As the need for affordable housing continues to grow, securing land for homes for the families on our waiting list becomes more challenging. If you are aware of a parcel of land in the county that may be available, we’d like to talk to you.

When we’re able, we purchase land at fair appraisal value. You can help create affordable housing in our community by contacting us if you know of available property or are interested in donating or selling property.

Email us or call 812-331-4069 for more information.

Habitat Wish-List on Amazon

View Habitat’s wish-list of supplies and equipment to facilitate our work to provide decent, affordable housing in our community.

Shopping Programs

Did you know that simply by buying your groceries you can help our affiliate? By enrolling in our grocery card program you automatically have 3-5% of your grocery spending donated to Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County.

Kroger

Enroll your Kroger Plus card here. Search for “Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County” or type in XN090 when looking for an organization.
Use your Kroger Plus Card at the time of purchase to earn rewards and Habitat receives a reward check every quarter

Amazon Smile

Enroll at smile.amazon.com
Choose Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases

Vehicle Donations

Donating a car, truck, boat, RV or other vehicle is quick, easy and may be eligible for tax deduction purposes if you itemize (consult the IRS or tax advisor for details). Cars for Homes (TM) accepts a majority of vehicles with proper title and ownership information, and even makes arrangements to have your vehicle, keys and title picked up for processing.

Proceeds generated by donated vehicle sales are used by us to build homes in partnership with local families.

For more information, call 1-877-277-HFHI (4344) toll free or donate online at www.carsforhomes.org

Habitat License Plate

You can demonstrate your support for Habitat by ordering a Habitat license plate from the BMV. The plates cost $40, $25 of which goes to our Indiana Habitat for Humanity support organization.

Please visit the BMV information page for details on ordering your plate.

For more information please email us or call 812-331-4069.

Giving Societies

The More Than Houses Society is critical to our affiliate. The generous pledges from the More Than Houses Society help us cover costs associated with family services, volunteer support, land purchases, infrastructure development, and more. Individual and group members make a long-term commitment to give at least $1,000 per year for five years. Join today by donating online or contacting us by email or phone, 812.331.4069.

The Habitat Groundbreakers commit to donate a set amount for each new Habitat home dedicated in Monroe County, providing the funds to kick-start the next Habitat build.

Each Groundbreaker will be notified when a Habitat home in Monroe County is dedicated with a request to contribute $50 towards the next Habitat home. We are currently building 8-12 homes annually. Join today by contacting us via email or phone, 812.331.4069.

Monthly Giving

$15 per month
Gives a family a strong front door to ensure their safety

$25 per month
Insulates a family’s ceiling to keep utility costs affordable

$35 per month
Teaches every future homeowner about personal finance, home maintenance, and college readiness

$55 per month
Supplies a family with an energy efficient tankless water heater

$100 per month
Builds the framework for a roof that brings shelter, warmth, and peace of mind

Help sustain Habitat’s work in Monroe County by becoming a monthly supporter!

As a monthly supporter, your donations help uphold and strengthen our ability to serve families in need in Monroe County. Monthly giving is a steady, cost-effective source of income that actually helps reduce administrative costs to the affiliate. This means more of your investment goes directly toward homebuilding and homeowner education, which gives many more deserving families hope for a better future.

How it works:

You decide how much you would like to give each month by filling out the online donation form. You may stop or alter your payments at any time by calling the office at 812.331.4069 or by emailing us.

You can set up your payment through a credit card or a bank account transfer and your donation will be charged or transferred around the same time each month. We will send you an annual giving receipt for tax purposes in January each year.

Stock & Bond Gifts

A charitable gift of stock or bonds can help make the dream of homeownership a reality for deserving family while also providing tax savings for you.

A gift of stock owned for more than one year entitles you to a charitable deduction for the full market value at the time the gift is made. If the stock has appreciated, you also avoid a capital gains tax on the appreciation.

If you would like to discuss a gift of stocks or bonds, please email us or call 812.331.4069.

House Sponsorships

We believe that every family deserves a decent and safe place to live.

Building a home is a big investment, especially as the costs of land and construction materials continue to rise. Through volunteer labor and tax-deductible gifts of money and materials, Habitat houses are sold to future homeowners at no profit and financed with affordable loans.

As Habitat homeowners pay back their mortgages, we are able to offer future families the opportunity for home ownership.

Sponsors are the key to Habitat’s success.

Sponsors can range from corporations and local businesses to faith communities, student groups, or individuals.

Future Habitat home-buyers benefit from the financial support of house sponsorships, and you, your congregation, or your organization will be enriched by the experience of directly supporting a hard-working family in the construction of their new home.

House Sponsorship Program

Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County offers different sponsorship levels. All sponsorships benefit Habitat families, and your group will enjoy a fun-filled and engaged day on the construction site, while also creating a sense of unity among friends and neighbors. We are happy to work with you or your organization to help personalize your experience.

Family Home Sponsor
$125,000
Provides land and all construction costs

Developer Sponsor
$85,000
Provides all constructions costs

Dream Builder
$60,000
Provides all of the rooms, doors, windows, and mechanicals

Land Sponsor
$40,000
Provides the land for a new home

Foundation Sponsor
$20,000
Provides the costs for infrastructure and the foundation

Roof Sponsor
$10,000
Provides the trusses and shingles

If you would like to learn more about house sponsorships, please call 812.331.4069 or email us.

Planned Giving

Define your Legacy

Habitat’s Legacy Society members create new opportunities and preserve our future through planned gifts. These gifts can qualify for significant tax deductions and include bequests, charitable gift annuities and charitable remainder trusts.

Naming Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County as a beneficiary in an IRA, life insurance policy, other financial account or in your will is one critical way that you can help provide for future stability and growth.

Email us or call 812.331.4069 for more information.

If you have already included Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County in your plans, please let us know so we can thank you!

Bequest Provision
A provision in a will may be made using the following language:

I give, devise, and bequeath to Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County,Indiana, a non-profit corporation located at 213 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, Indiana, _______ percent of my estate (or the sum of $__________; or ________ percent of the residue of my estate) as an unrestricted gift.

This home will change our lives for the better, and I know my kids will be so much better off. It’s not just a health improvement. It’s also a change in the way our family feels about being a family. Like we’re achieving something. We’re all working together toward this goal, and we will have this house at the end of it, and it will be ours. And that gives you a sense of hope, and that is more than all of the physical aspects of owning a home. The hope and the knowledge that you’re improving your life. Jennifer and Shawn Blythe, Habitat Homeowners

I volunteer as I can hardly think of anything better than helping those in need of building a home they can call their own. And I love the Habitat for Humanity approach of not giving a hand out but a hand up. Our local Habitat is such a caring and active part of our community that it is easy to want to take part and be a “good neighbor". Theresa Thompson, Habitat Board Member and Volunteer