Donations
The average cost of building each house
is about $80,000, most of which comes from contributions by
individuals. Every donation is tax-deductible, staying with
the affiliate long after the next house is built as the
homeowners pay off their no-profit, zero interest mortgage.
As a result, every gift given will continue to build more
houses.
Unless specified otherwise, 10% of every donation goes to
Habitat International to build homes in other countries.
For about 10% of the average cost of a house in the United
States, Habitat can build another house in a developing
country. Tithing by Habitat of South Central Minnesota
supports Habitat for Humanity of Tanzania.
Monetary Donations
Monetary donations can be made
in two ways.
Online credit card donations are
handled through a secure server at Habitat
International, with 100% of the donation coming back to
our affiliate (please note that this will only work if
you are currently living in our service area). Other
donations can be sent to the St. Peter Chapter:
•
St. Peter Chapter, Habitat for Humanity, PO
Box 202, St. Peter, MN 56082
Material Donations:
We can also utilize material
donations to help reduce our building costs. Quality new or
used supplies, such as lights, lumber, trim, doors, and
other building material can help us get one house closer to
ending sub-standard housing in South Central Minnesota. We
are also always looking for new lots.
Trade Labor
We are continually seeking donations of
labor from related trades. Skilled labor donations in the
areas of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall, as
well as helping draft house plans, etc.
ReStore Donations
In the spring of 2007, the South
Central Minnesota affiliate opened a ReStore, a retail
store that will accept donations of new and used building
materials and home fixtures to sell at 50-75% off retail
price. It raises money for Habitat for Humanity to build
additional homes and also helps the environment by
diverting tons of useable material from landfills.
Contractors, businesses and individuals benefit when they
receive a tax deduction and avoid landfill fees. Our
affiliate envisions an increase in house production by one
home per year with funds generated by the ReStore, which
also holds a warehouse and offices for Habitat for
Humanity. If you would like to make a donation to the
development of the ReStore, please download the
donation form.
Recycling Printer Cartridges & Cell Phones
Our
Habitat affiliate is recycling ink jet, laser printer
cartridges, and cell phones as a fundraising project. You
may drop off your cartridges at the Habitat office, 1751
Bassett Drive, Mankato, MN. Postage-paid boxes or bags
bearing our code number are easily obtained by any group
wishing to participate. Please call 507-625-9279 for
information.
Thank you for your support!