Sponsor a Build
A Team Build in Action
Our partner families benefit in many ways from the financial support of sponsorships, and we know that you, your family or your organization will be enriched by the experience of supporting a hard working, low-income family in the construction of a new home – or in the preservation of their existing home.
Companies benefit from the opportunity to involve their employees in positive team-building activities. They also enjoy increased visibility in the community and a boost in employee morale. Partner congregations benefit from the opportunity to put their faith into action. The experience also creates fellowship in a positive team-building situation. Many organizations gain a better understanding of affordable housing issues and are inspired to take action. In addition to these intrinsic benefits, Habitat also strives to offer meaningful sponsor recognition as described below.
We offer groups the ability to sponsor builds at several levels. The levels, along with corresponding recognition benefits, are outlined below.
Home Sponsorship
Home sponsorship funding underwrites the cost of building a modest, sustainable, and energy-efficient home for a low-income family in the District of Columbia. There are a number of sponsorship levels available for potential partners. Each sponsorship level includes the following benefits based upon the corresponding commitment level.
Community Visionary $85,000+
- Recognition and role in home dedication with Habitat family
- Press release prior to home dedication highlighting partnership/involvement
- Recognition on the D.C. Habitat website
- Direct link from sponsorship web page to company/organization website
- Recognition in D.C. Habitat Annual Report
- Company signage on build site
- Opportunity to build on-site with a group of company/organization employees
- Opportunity to upload photos of optional team build onto D.C. Habitat website
- Opportunity to receive customized t-shirts for team build participants that include both Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. logo along with corporate logo.
- Opportunity for 1st-time sponsors to receive complimentary lunch on 1st team build
- Company/Organization “Donor Highlight” article in our quarterly Habitat DC Newsletter Community
Cornerstone $55,000+
- Recognition and welcome role in home dedication
- Press release prior to home dedication highlighting partnership/involvement
- Recognition on the D.C. Habitat website
- Direct link from sponsorship web page to company/organization website
- Recognition in D.C. Habitat Annual Report
- Company signage on build site
- Opportunity to build on-site with a group of company/organization employees
- Opportunity for 1st-time sponsors to receive complimentary lunch on 1st team build
Community Partner $25,000+
- Recognition at home dedication
- Press release prior to home dedication highlighting partnership/involvement
- Recognition on the D.C. Habitat website
- Direct link from sponsorship web page to company/organization website
- Recognition in D.C. Habitat Annual Report
- Company signage on build site
- Opportunity to build on-site with a group of company/organization employees
Team Blitz Builds
Team Blitz Builds are multiple day builds that involve 90+ volunteers on the build site. A Team Blitz Build is well suited for groups that are looking to work as a team on an intense building experience that spans several consecutive days.
Scheduling Options
Groups are scheduled in periods of one or more weeks from Tuesday – Saturday (If the commitment from the group is significant, we can arrange for building to begin on a Monday). Locations and time period will be determined by working with the Resource Development Team.
**Fridays and Saturdays are the most popular build days. If your plans include arranging your group to build on-site on one of these days or both, arrangements for your participation must begin immediately to insure agreeable build dates.
Leadership
On-site coordination of volunteers will be handled by our two construction site coordinators and our team of AmeriCorps State & National crew leaders. Crew leaders will work with groups to train and orient them to the build site and educate them on the skills needed to have a rewarding and productive build day.
One representative from the group involved in the Team Blitz Build should be appointed to be a point-of-contact for all communication with the Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. staff in order to execute a successful Team Build Blitz week.
Workday Guidelines
40 volunteers per day maximum, all working a full day from 8:30 am – 4:00pm.
Financial Support
Groups are asked to donate $15,000 to $25,000 per week.
**Suggested donation may vary based on capacity of organization requesting team build as well as group size.
Team Build Days are perfect for a group who is not able to complete an entire Team Blitz Build. Team Build Days allow groups to schedule multiple build days either consecutively or spaced out that involve 15 - 25 volunteers on the build site per day.
Scheduling Options
Team Build Days are available Tuesday through Saturday. Location and time period will be determined by working with the Resource Development Team.
**Fridays and Saturdays are the most popular build days. If your plans include arranging your group to build on-site on one of these days or both, arrangements for your participation must begin immediately to insure agreeable build dates.
Leadership
On-site coordination of volunteers will be handled by our two construction site coordinators and our team of AmeriCorps State & National crew leaders. Crew leaders will work with groups to train and orient them to the build site and educate them on the skills needed to have a rewarding and productive build day.
One representative from each team build group should be appointed to be a point-of-contact for all communication with the Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. staff in order to execute a successful team build day.
Workday Guidelines
25 volunteers per day maximum, all working a full day 8:30 am – 4:00pm.
Financial Support
Groups are asked to donate $5,000 to $10,000.
**Suggested donation may vary based on capacity of organization requesting team build as well as group size.
A Brush with Kindness (ABWK) is a Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. program serving low-income homeowners impacted by age, disability and family circumstances who struggle to maintain the exterior of their homes. ABWK will focus on exterior home repairs performed by Habitat for Humanity volunteers. Groups of 10 or more volunteers work alongside homeowners to revitalize a home’s exterior. Teams are led by experienced volunteer crew leaders. Typical ABWK projects include painting, minor exterior repairs, safety-related improvements, landscaping and exterior clean-up.
Habitat for Humanity’s ABWK is part of Habitat’s Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative. This initiative is a holistic approach, assisting communities as well as families. In addition to helping families live independently and securely in their homes, it is designed to: revitalize the appearance of the neighborhood, encourage connections within the community, and most importantly, help preserve affordable housing stock in this wonderful city.
A Brush with Kindness team day is perfect for a group that is not able to commit to the financial support needs of a Team Build Day on the Habitat construction site. ABWK team day allow groups to schedule multiple exterior home repair team days to either complete an earlier project or move on to additional ABWK projects.
Scheduling Options
Normally, ABWK team days are scheduled for Saturdays, as it enables the homeowner(s) to perform the required sweat equity of working alongside the volunteers on the project. Location and time period will be determined by working with the Resource Development Team.
Leadership
On-site coordination of volunteers will be handled by our ABWK Coordinator and experienced crew leaders previously identified among each volunteer group. The Coordinator will work with crew leaders and the ABWK homeowner to ensure that a clear scope of work for the work to be done is produced so that everyone involved knows what work is expected to be done on the day(s) of service. The volunteer crew leaders are an essential part of making sure the team members perform each task correctly and have a great experience in doing so.
One representative from each ABWK group should be appointed to be a point-of-contact for all communication with the Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. staff in order to execute a successful Brush with Kindness team day.
Workday Guidelines
Team size per project is normally 10 to 20 volunteers per day, but larger groups can be accommodated depending on the extent of each project and the number of projects scheduled for that day.
The expected workday is 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, but some teams may have a few volunteers who, for example, help with lunch or clean-up at the end of the day.
Financial Support
Groups are asked to donate a minimum of $1,000 for materials per ABWK project and provide lunch for their team.
***Suggested donation may vary based on capacity of organization requesting an A Brush with Kindness team day as well as group size and extent of exterior work required.
