We are so thankful to receive your donation. As an affiliate, Milwaukee Habitat has tithed over $1,000,000 to Habitat for Humanity International. Our tithe means for every Habitat house built in Milwaukee, at least another is built somewhere else in the world. More that 96 cents of every dollar donated in 2007 went to the actual building of Habitat homes.  If you would like to see the "2007 Annual Report" for Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, you may download it from our Download page.   Ways to Donate ...   Cash or credit card gift Cash contributions are tax deductible in accordance with state and federal regulations.  Unless otherwise directed, all donations go toward our general fund for Habitat home building.  In addition, donors may designate that cash contributions be used in the following areas of special interest.        * Women Build    * Bill Johnstone House Fund    * Friendship House    * Hurricane Relief    * Endowment Fund (Restricted funds.  Only interest on donation can be distributed by the Board of Directors for Habitat building  projects.) Checks should be made out to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity and mailed to 3726 N. Booth Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212 Credit cards are now accepted through Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity.  You have two different ways you may do this:       1. You may call (414) 562-6100, Ext. 13 with your credit card information; or...       2. You may securely donate online immediately below, using Google Checkout (If you do not already have a Google account, you will first be required to take the simple step of creating one.): $ United Way                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Donations may be made through United Way using our organization #49300.  Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity is listed under Unaffiliated Eligible Donor Agencies. In-Kind Donations Donated building supplies keep our costs down.  If you have a large donation of new building materials of the grade Habitat uses consistently, we would love to speak with you.  Please call Dick Tushaus, Project Director, at (414) 562-6100, Ext. 20 for more details.    For ReStore donations, please refer to our ReStore page for items accepted and call Jeri Kavanaugh at (414) 257-9078.

Gifts From the Heart Honor your loved ones while helping to eliminate poverty housing with a Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity Gift from the Heart. Two gifts in one, a Gift from the Heart celebrates a special occasion while supporting the work of Habitat. Memorial, Thank You and Honor gift cards will be sent by Habitat announcing that a donation has been made in his/her name ... from you. Matching Gifts Ask if your company has a Matching Gift program. If so, obtain a form from them and send it along with your contribution to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity. We will notify you when your company matches your gift. It's as easy as that! Planned Giving Many of our partners support Milwaukee Habitat through planned gifts, which may qualify for significant tax deductions. Giving options include bequests, charitable gift annuities, and charitable remainder trusts. In addition, there are various planned or deferred giving programs which permit you to make a large gift, of either cash or stock which has appreciated in value. As you plan for your future and the security of loved ones, Habitat has a variety of giving options that will allow you to make a meaningful charitable gift.  - Real Estate and Securities Tax regulations on gifts of securities (stock, bonds, mutual funds) allow tax deductions on the basis of present market value, regardless of the amount originally paid.  As a result, donors may realize a substantial tax savings by contributing appreciated assets.    - Bequests A bequest is a gift made through a will.  A will assures that your property will be distributed in accordance with your wishes.  You may choose to leave Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, the residual estate after designating other beneficiaries or a contingent bequest if your beneficiaries do not survive you.    - Trusts A charitable remainder trust will reinvest the principal and pay interest. You receive the trust income for life after which the remainder will go to Milwaukee Habitat and you receive an immediate tax deduction.   - Life Insurance Both new and existing insurance policies may be used for gifts.  Life insurance makes it possible for you to give a sizeable gift through the contributions of relatively small premiums.   "Our Federal government recognizes that donations to religious, educational, charitable, scientific and literary organizations have contributed significantly to the welfare of our nation; and the tax laws are designed to encourage such giving."  ... IRS Publication

Schwartz Gives Back Sign up at any of the four area Harry W. Schwartz Bookshops  and name Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity as your charity of choice. 1% of your purchase amount will be donated to our organization. You'll get a $10 coupon each time your purchase reaches $200

Pick'n Save "We Care" Add Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity (#511060) as your charity of choice on your application, and every time you use your Advantage Saver's Club card when you shop, Pick'n Save will donate a percentage of your purchase to MHH.

Cars for Homes Donate a car, truck, boat or RV and help Milwaukee Habitat build homes in partnership with families within your community.  It's quick and easy and your donation may be eligible for tax deduction purposes if you itemize (consult the IRS or your tax advisor for details).  Call 1-877-277-HFHI (4344) or donate on line at www.carsforhomes.org and simply designate Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity.

Cell Phone Collection Don't throw away your used, unwanted cell phones and batteries!  Instead ... turn them into Ayoka Huff at Milwaukee Habitat, Monday-Friday during business hours.  Partnering with Shelter Alliance, a firm that specializes in the logistics and underwriting of fundraising programs through the collection and responsible recycling of used cellular phones, the proceeds from this collection can raise thousands of dollars for building more Habitat homes.