When you make a gift to Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, NC, you become an integral partner in the mission of building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. We know that safe, decent and affordable housing plays a critical role in enabling families and individuals to realize new lives filled with possibilities and progress. With just a little help, Habitat homebuyers are able to obtain the confidence and self-sufficiency they need to invest in themselves and their communities. These outcomes are most often long-lasting and change the lives of multiple generations of a family.
A legacy gift will ensure that your critical support will continue to help more local families and individuals build stable futures for years to come. By joining the Framing the Future Legacy Society, you open the door to opportunity for families and individuals here in Orange County by empowering them to become self-reliant, but also provide specific advantages for yourself. For example:
We hope you'll join us in extending a hand up to families and individuals to a better, brighter future through homeownership.
1. Meet with your estate planning attorney- Whether you need to create a will or simply update an earlier version, we recommend seeking the help of an estate planning attorney and tax advisor who can ensure that your will is legal and executable.
2. Choose how to give- Figure out the way to give that works best with you. Different ways include gifts that cost you nothing now and gifts that may pay you income.
Gifts that cost you nothing now:
Gifts that may pay you income:
3. Let us know of your plans- Please contact Major Gifts Officer Michael Magoon at mmagoon@orangehabitat.org or (919) 932-7077 ext. 235 to let us know when you have named Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, NC as a beneficiary of your estate. We would love the opportunity to thank you for such a special commitment and recognize you in the Habitat Legacy Society. Simply complete this form to let us know that you have included Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, NC in your estate plans. Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, NC operates separately from Habitat for Humanity International. To ensure your gift stays in Orange County, make sure you specifically mention Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, NC in your official documentation. Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, NC's tax ID number is 58-1603427.
This information is not intended to be tax or legal advice. Please seek assistance from a professional in designing your planned gift.
After providing for your family, we hope you will consider a legacy gift that makes supporting families and individuals working toward independence a part of your life story. A legacy gift is not only cost-free during your lifetime, but also lasts another lifetime for a Habitat homebuyer. It would be our distinct honor to welcome you to the Habitat Legacy Society. By making a permanent gift to Habitat through your will, trust, or beneficiary designation you ensure that our partnership will endure long after your lifetime until our shared vision is realized and everyone has a decent place to live.
By intending to leave a gift to Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, NC, you will receive membership to our Habitat Legacy Society. You will be joining a group of other passionate Habitat for Humanity volunteers, donors, and supporters. Thank you to our current society members:
Althea Alton and David Stanford John Becton and Nancy Tannenbaum Chris and Bob Berndt Frederick and Sylvia Black Blanche Clark Cresha and George Cianciolo Sue and David Harvin |
Margaret Hauth Kay and Sam Leaman Susan Levy Suki and Jim Newton Peg Parker Chris Reynolds Patricia Sawin and Bron Skinner
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Cami Schupp Carl Shy Susan and Pharr Smith Alexandra Stein Aimee Tattersall Kelli Thomas Janet Turchi |
Rick Tugwell Susan Warwick and Doug Call Denise and Davis Waters David C. Wright |
“I want to ensure that Habitat will be able to continue building foundations for families and communities beyond my lifetime. Habitat can give you the tools to move your legacy forward." - Habitat Wednesday Crew and Legacy Society Member Rick Tugwell.
Thank you to the following donors who, over the past 30 years, have provided over $1.725 million in planned gifts to Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, NC. As a result, 19 families have received a hand up into safe, affordable housing.
Dorothy Brown Jeannie and Clyde Browning Jean and Joe Buckwalter Susan Coenen Frances Covington |
Elizabeth Crowe and Marion Crowe Aileen Goodwin Betty Gordon Mary and Russell Graves Linda Griffin |
Doris Knecht Kurt Low Alice Miller Skip Rook |
Pearl and Bob Seymour Frances and Carey Shaw Arlyn Sheldon Charles Smith |
Jacqueline Smith Phyllis Sockwell Mary Jane Timmons Mary Louise Viehe |
This information is not intended to be tax or legal advice. Please seek assistance from a professional in designing your planned gift.