Every gift helps build safe, affordable homes in Orange County.
Whether you make a one-time donation, become a monthly donor, give through your employer, or leave a legacy gift, you’re helping local families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership.
Support Orange Habitat in the way that’s most convenient for you.
Online Make a secure one-time or recurring donation using your credit card, debit card, or bank account through our online giving page.
By Mail Mail checks payable to Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, NC, and send them to:
Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, NC 88 Vilcom Center Drive, Suite L110 Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Become a Monthly Donor
Join the Hope Builders Society by making an automatic monthly gift. Monthly donors provide dependable support that allows us to plan ahead and build more homes throughout the year.
To set up a recurring donation, visit our online giving page, and select “Recurring donation” (located near the top, just under “Gift amount” and to the right of “One-time donation”). You can give with a credit or debit card or directly through your bank account (EFT).
Pay tribute to your friends and family with an honor or memorial gift. Habitat will send a greeting card to your loved ones in recognition of your gift. Make your gift on our online giving page and note who should receive the card in the Additional Comments section.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Development Department at (919) 932-7077 ext. 210 or development@orangehabitat.org.
Legacy Giving
Create a lasting impact for future generations by including Orange Habitat in your estate plans. A legacy gift helps ensure that local families will continue to have opportunities for safe, affordable homeownership for years to come.
There are many ways to leave a legacy, including naming Orange Habitat as a beneficiary in your will or trust, retirement account, life insurance policy, or other financial assets. Many planned gifts can be made without affecting your finances during your lifetime.
Donating through your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) or Individual Retirement Account (IRA) are great investment strategies for you while also providing funds for Orange Habitat.
Based on various factors, these options may also be tax-free and help you reach your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) for a year. Your financial or tax advisor can provide you with up-to-date information.
If you have sent a distribution to us, let us know at development@orangehabitat.org or (919) 932-7077 ext. 210 to ensure accurate acknowledgment of your gift.
To ensure accurate designation and tax acknowledgment, please let us know that you have made a gift of stock. Contact us at development@orangehabitat.org or (919) 932-7077 ext. 210.
You can give directly through any employer that participates in workplace giving.
To give through United Way of the Greater Triangle, simply write in “Habitat for Humanity of Orange County” on the Additional Giving Options section of your pledge form.
Matching Gifts: If your employer matches charitable contributions to 501(c)(3) organizations, you can double or triple your gift. Contact your HR department for more information.
If you own property, please consider donating it to help build homes for Habitat households. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Jennifer Player at (919) 932-7077 ext. 215 or jplayer@orangehabitat.org.
Donate your car, truck, boat, RV, motorcycle, construction equipment, or other vehicle—running or not!
Donate new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials, and household goods to our ReStores. In the Triangle area, Habitat for Humanity has ten ReStore locations. Two are in the Orange County area: one in Durham-Chapel Hill off 15-501 and another in Hillsborough off US-70 and N Churton Street.
To schedule a donation pick-up or find the closest location to you, visit theReStore website.
Donor Recognition Levels
Annual Report mailing
Invitation to Habitat events: Farm to Table, House Party, Dedications, Groundbreakings
Annual Report mailing
Invitation to Habitat events: Farm to Table, House Party, Dedications, Groundbreakings
Build Day/Garden Day
Annual Report mailing
Invitation to Habitat events: Farm to Table, House Party, Dedications, Groundbreakings
Build Day/Garden Day
Monthly CEO email update
Behind the Build Live!
Annual Report mailing
Invitation to Habitat events: Farm to Table, House Party, Dedications, Groundbreakings
Build Day/Garden Day
Monthly CEO email update
Behind the Build Live!
Bus Tour of Habitat neighborhoods
Invitation to annual Housing Summit breakfast
Tickets to signature event
Annual Report mailing
Invitation to Habitat events: Farm to Table, House Party, Dedications, Groundbreakings
Build Day/Garden Day
Bus Tour of future developments
Monthly CEO email update
Behind the Build Live!
Invitation to annual Housing Summit breakfast
Tickets to signature event
Bus Tour of Habitat neighborhoods
Habitat Leadership Giving Circle branded merchandise
Exclusive small-group dinner update with CEO
Donor Bill of Rights
Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have the full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we provide the Donor Bill of Rights here.
Habitat for Humanity, Orange County, NC, Inc. is a charitable nonprofit registered with the state and federal government. Our Tax ID number is 58-1603427 and donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Habitat for Humanity, Orange County, NC, Inc. will not sell, trade, or share your personal information with anyone else, nor will it send mailings on behalf of other organizations.
All gifts will be applied as unrestricted funds unless you specify a particular initiative in your check memo, DAF instructions, or online donation notes.
Contact Us!
For more information on how to get involved, contact Shanell Smaw, Vice President of Development.