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Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. provides decent, affordable homes to families in need of a safe place to live. Your tax-deductible donation is a critical part of DC Habitat’s ability to provide decent, affordable homeownership opportunities in which families and communities can thrive.

Every donation makes a difference.

Every donation is used responsibly to support programs, serve families, and build safe homes and neighborhoods in Washington, D.C. By giving to Habitat, you are not only making a difference in one family’s life, you are investing in our community and making it a better place to live. There are so many ways to contribute. Scroll down to learn more about how you can help local families build strength, stability, and self-reliance.

It is hard to argue that housing is not a fundamental human need. Decent, affordable housing should be a basic right for everybody in this country…without stable shelter, everything else falls apart.

-Matthew Desmond

Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City

DC Habitat Homeowner Marriama and her children.

Make a One-Time Donation

When you donate, you help us build homes and revitalize communities, giving local families safe, secure places to gather, grow, and thrive. Consider giving today to empower a local family. Do it for yourself, in honor of a friend or family member, or in memory of a loved one.

Every single dollar matters. Every donation makes a difference.

Give Now

DC Habitat Homeowner Michael smiles as he cuts the ribbon on his new home.

Make a Recurring Donation

When you make the commitment to give regularly--every week, month, or quarter--you help us to better plan for the future. For individuals who can't give a large amount all at one time, a small donation giving regularly adds up and makes a big impact. Consider becoming a recurring donor!

Make a Recurring Donation

DC Habitat volunteers from Dow pose in front of a home.

Become a Sponsor

DC Habitat’s mission is to provide decent, affordable homes for hard-working, low-income families. The number of houses we build each year depends on the money we raise, and our corporate partnerships are critical to helping us close the gap for hard-working families across the District. We partner with businesses, faith-based groups, community organizations, and partner families to build brighter futures for local families and help them attain the dream of homeownership. We build homes year round and there are many of sponsorship levels to choose from!

Explore Sponsorships

In-Kind Donations

In-kind donations are gifts of goods, materials, or services that help DC Habitat to build homes and community in the District. We accept a wide range of in-kind donations and not all of them have to be related to construction. We have in-kind partners who provide us with legal support, meals for volunteers, materials and event support, photography and videography, and more. If you're interested in supporting us with goods or services but aren't sure how you can help, don't hesitate to reach out.

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Planned Giving

Extend your support for DC Habitat and make a lasting impact on families in need of housing by arranging a gift to be made at a future date. Whether you would like to put your donation to work today or benefit families after your lifetime, you can find a plan that fits your needs. Together, we can come up with a plan that lets you provide for your family, while helping other families, through our planned giving program.

About Planned Giving

Promontory employees volunteer on a DC Habitat site.

Workplace Giving

Workplace giving is an easy way to support DC Habitat. Your donation is deducted automatically from each paycheck and all workplace giving donations are tax deductible. A $40 donation deducted from your paycheck twice a month adds up to an annual donation of almost $1000! Federal employees can register through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) and employees of other organizations can participate through America’s Charities. Use the following designations to donate:

America’s Charities Designation # 20474 or CFC Designation # 71579

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DC Habitat volunteers paint siding for a new home in SE DC.

Matching Gifts

You can double or even triple the impact of your donation of time or money, through your company’s matching gift program. Check with your Human Resources Department for details on how to have your gift matched by your company or search for your company at matchinggifts.com.

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Cars for Homes

Donating a car (or truck, boat, motorcycle, and more) is another way that you can support our work in the nation’s capital. Cars for Homes makes it quick and easy to donate a car to help local families–right here in your communities–to become homeowners. Your donation may also be tax deductible.

Donate Your Car