Donate by Mail

Giving to Habitat for Humanity is easier than you think! All contributions are tax-deductible.

Make checks payable to Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity and send to:

Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity
33 Elliot Street
Springfield, MA 01105

If you have any questions, please email Sarah Tsitso, Resource Relations and Communications Manager at tsitso@habitatspringfield.org or call (413) 739-5503.

 

Donate Materials

Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity is happy to accept donations of new building materials. All donations are tax-deductible. Examples of materials include:

• Lumber
• Dry wall
• Flooring
• Roofing, etc.

Additional wish list items include:

• New and used building tools, i.e. hammers, tape measures, power drills, etc.
• Safety equipment such as hard hats and goggles
• Gifts for our annual fund raising events or for volunteer appreciation (i.e. gift certificates, concert or game tickets, travel packages, electronics, etc.)
• Lap-top computers

If you are interested in donation any of the items listed above, please contact our Construction Manager, John Fernands at fernands@habitatspringfield.org or
call (413) 739-5503.

 

Donate Real Estate

Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity accepts donations of property building lots or moderately-sized homes. Our target area is Greater Springfield, which includes Springfield, Holyoke, Chicopee, Agawam, Brimfield, East Longmeadow, Hampden, Holland, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Monson, Palmer, Wales, West Springfield and Wilbraham.

If you have a property you would like to donate, please email our Executive Director, Jennifer Schimmel, at schimmel@habitatspringfield.org or call (413) 739-5503.

 

Donate Securities

Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity welcomes gifts of stocks, bonds, money market fund shares, etc.

If you are interested in making a donation, please contact Sarah Tsitso, Resource Relations and Communications Manager, at tsitso@habitatspringfield.org or call (413) 739-5503 for more information.

 

Planned Giving

By making a lasting legacy by including Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity in your estate plans, you will be helping families who want to build better lives for themselves and their children. You can support Habitat in your will by choosing to give:

• a percentage of your estate
• a specific amount
• specific property, such as stock, bonds or real estate
• part or all of the residual of your estate - whatever is left after all beneficiaries have received their bequests
• a combination gift arrangement, such as a certain percentage plus residual

You may find that you can make a larger gift than you ever thought possible, by giving "what's left" in your retirement account, 401k, pension plan, or other retirement planning vehicle. This allolws you to provide for your family first, then your charitable interests.

Many people have life insurance policies that they originally took out to protect mortgages that have since been paid off or educational plans that have been completed. These policies make excellent gifts. Alternatively, you may decide to assure a large gift by purchase a new insurance policy. If you name Habitat for Humanity as the irrevocable owner and beneficiary, the premiums are tax-deductible.

Talk with your financial advisor, attorney or accountant to consider the best option for you.

If you have questions or would like to make known your charitable intentions, please contact Sarah Tsitso, Resource Relations and Communications Manager, at tsitso@habitatspringfield.org or call (413) 739-5503.

 

Corporate Donations

To help address the need for decent, safe and affordable housing in the Greater Springfield area, we are looking for corporate partners who can make significant contributions to Habitat. These contributions are critical to funding Habitat's operations and construction activity. Please email Sarah Tsitso, Resource Relations and Communications Manager, at tsitso@habitatspringfield.org or call (413) 739-5503 to learn more about corporate sponsorship opportunities.

Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity's Corporate Partners:

• A.W. Hastings & Company
• Bank of American
• Bank of Western Massachusetts
• Bay State Gas
• Calloway Golf Company
• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
• Collins Pipe and Supply Co.
• Hampden Bank
• Lenox (American Saw & Manufacturing Co.)
• Riverbend Medical Group
• W.F. Young, Inc.

Corporate Team Buildings

Better than a "Ropes Course"

Habitat offers an affordable alternative to a traditional team building program for local businesses and organizations. Groups of 5 to 15 people spend the day working together and learning more about one another while helping a local family in need. Strengthen your team today while supporting your community.

• Creates an environment of care and cooperation
• Improves morale and leadership skills
• Improves ability to problem solve
• Builds a sense of community

What will our team do for the day?

Participants will share the experience of working on a Habitat home under construction. Your day begins with a brief orientation and safety overview; followed by construction activities on the worksite; and, concludes with a facilitated discussion and reflection session. Lunch is included in the registration cost.

Habitat Team-Building Workday Schedule

8:00 am - 8:30 am: Registration, Introduction and Orientation

8:30 am - 12:00 pm: Work on-site with Habitat staff and family partners

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Work on-site with Habitat staff and family partners

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Discussion/Reflection period

How much does it cost?

The fee for Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity's Corporate team-building day is $2,500, which covers up to 15 participants.

An affordable team-building exercise that won't strain your training budget!

Schedule your team build today

For more information or to schedule your work day, you can contact Sarah Tsitso, Resource Relations and Communications Manager, at tsitso@habitatspringfield.org or call (413) 739-5503.