Supporting Habitat
Raising Funds
Funding
for Habitat for Humanity of Bulloch County comes from fundraising events
and programs, and monetary and in-kind donations from individuals,
churches, groups, and companies that are concerned about the presence of
poverty housing in our community. All funds are raised locally. Habitat
for Humanity of Bulloch County does not receive funds from Habitat for
Humanity International, but instead contributes a portion of the funds
we raise -- a tithe -- to help with international building efforts by
Habitat for Humanity. Two of our main fundraisers are the Flag Program
and the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, both of which owe their success to
a dedicated group of volunteer workers. Participants in the Flag program
pay a small annual fee to have an American flag placed in their yard on
five holidays during the year.
The ReStore sells donated new and used furniture, appliances, books, building supplies, and household items to the community at affordable prices
Sponsoring A House
Each
Habitat house in Bulloch County is sponsored by a group which
contributes funding and usually provides some or most of the labor to
build the house. The average cost for a Habitat house is about
$60-70,000. Beginning in 2006, the sponsorship amount is a minimum of
$30,000, plus a requested 10 percent donation for our international
programs. The sponsor fee is applied directly to materials and
construction costs of sponsored house. Through a partnership with the
City of Statesboro to develop Statesboro Pointe Subdivision, the City
provides a loan of $15,000 per house, to be repaid as the mortgage is
repaid. The balance of costs comes from direct contributions, affiliate
fund-raising projects and mortgage payments paid by current Habitat
homeowners, and supporting sponsorships. Most sponsors provide all or
some of the volunteer labor to build their sponsored house. Funding-only
sponsorships are also welcome. Habitat will solicit additional volunteer
labor as appropriate.
Potential Sponsors
Any
organization is welcome to sponsor a Habitat house, including
businesses, churches and civic groups. A sponsor may be a single
organization, or a group of organizations that decides within its
members how much each organization will raise. In addition to the
satisfaction of helping the community, most groups report a greater
sense of unity and personal growth among participants in the building
project. Individuals may also sponsor homes, and memorial sponsorships
are welcomed. Sponsors are asked to participate in groundbreaking or
worksite blessing ceremonies, and dedication ceremonies upon completion
of the house. Sponsors provide lunches for their volunteers on the work
site. Sponsors are asked to provide crew leaders and other volunteer
leaders for their house. Sponsors are asked to not make any gifts of
clothing, furniture, etc. to homeowners while house is under
construction.
Ways to Support
There are many different methods to support Habitat for Humanity of Bulloch County. Other methods include the following:
- Donate Cash
- Join the Carpenter's Club or Square Foot Partners
- BI-LO boosters plus MAGIK (Materials and Gifts in Kind)
- Donate Appreciated Stock Hold Fundraising Events
- Volunteer
- Circle of Faith
- Donate to ReStore
- Meals for Volunteers or Homeowner Events
- Corporate Giving
- Friendly Gift
- Include Habitat in Your Will or as an insurance beneficiary
- Donate Land
- Contribute to Habitat Fundraisers
- Teach a Class for Homeowners
- Make a Memorial Gift
- House Sponsorships
- Donate a Car to ReStore
- Serve on Committees
Global Effort
A portion of general donations and income from special events is contributed to Habitat for Humanity International to support building around the world. In the past year we have contributed to building in the Honduras and Southeast Asia for tsunami relief. We also accept donations for a Bulloch County contribution to hurricane rebuilding in the Gulf Coast.
Global Effort
A
portion of general donations and income from special events is
contributed to Habitat for Humanity International to support building
around the world. In the past year we have contributed to building in
the Honduras and Southeast Asia for tsunami relief. We also accept
donations for a Bulloch County contribution to hurricane rebuilding in
the Gulf Coast
