How to Donate to a Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity is an organization that works with communities all over the world to eradicate poverty and homelessness. There are many different ways to donate to Habitat for Humanity, and not all of them require that you have a thick wallet. Here are some ways to donate to Habitat for Humanity that you may not be aware of.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Donate time.
   
   You don't have to be rich to donate to a charity like Habitat for Humanity. Donate your time and help be a part of the home building. You don't have to be a professional to make a difference. Contact your nearest agency and see what you can do to contribute.

2. Donate material.
   
   Habitat for Humanity has retail stores called ReStore that allow you to donate your second hand building materials. This is a very green donation option, not to mention that the proceeds go to building more houses. If you are in the building business and your company has material to spare, even better; these donations are always welcomed and anticipated.

3. Donate cash.
   
   Here's the obvious one. Not a lot of us have the extra cash right now, just keep in mind that every penny counts.

4. Become an advocate.
   
   Habitat for Humanity is doing a lot of good work. See the Habitat for Humanity homepage in order to learn how you can help by spreading the word.

Resources

• Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Opportunities in your Area