
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Erin Roach
Email: erin@dorchesterhabitat.org
The calendar has flipped to a new year. This is a time when many people sit back and reflect on their aspirations and set goals for the months ahead. For numerous families, these ruminations will include the hope of owning a home someday. A place to call their own represents stability and security. It is the chance to build a better future. Habitat for Humanity works tirelessly to make this vision a reality for
amilies with limited income. We offer them a way to own affordable and safe homes. Ever since its inception in 1976, Habitat for Humanity has grown into a global organization operating in over 70 countries. In this time, we have helped more than 59 million people improve their housing conditions. We collaborate with families, communities, volunteers, and partners. This is how Habitat helps more individuals access safe and affordable housing. Additionally, the organization’s advocacy efforts focus on doing away with the systemic barriers that prevent underserved populations from getting decent shelter.
What We’ll Cover
● Habitat for Humanity’s mission, global impact, and accomplishments.
● How to support Habitat through volunteering, donations, and shopping at the
ReStore.
● The impact of homeownership on health, education, and financial stability.
● Benefits of monthly giving for donors and Habitat’s mission.
● How consistent donations empower communities and expand Habitat’s reach.
How You Can Contribute to the Mission Constructing homes for families in need is a true team effort. It takes about 2,000 volunteer hours to build just one house, and that doesn’t even include the administrative and logistical support that is needed to make it all possible. All help counts. Below, we explain some of the ways in which you can help:
1. Volunteer your time: Be it on a construction site, at the ReStore, or within a local Habitat office, your time can make a tangible difference. Volunteers are also needed for special events and as members of committees or boards.
2. Donate financially: Contributions, whether they are large or small, go a long way. Habitat’s homes are built with donated materials and labor. They are sold at no profit with no-interest mortgages. Donations, including those made to the ReStore, are tax- deductible to the fullest extent that is permitted by the law.
3. Shop at the ReStore: Habitat’s ReStores sell donated items at discounted prices. The proceeds are reinvested into housing projects. When you shop there, you directly support the construction of new homes.
The Broader Impact of Homeownership
The most basic understanding of owning a home is having a roof over one’s head. But this is not where it ends. Owning a home means much more. Stable housing has far-reaching effects on families that can influence their health, education, and financial stability. Habitat’s work matters on different levels.
– Health Improvements: Families that live in decent homes mostly experience better physical health. For example, children with conditions like asthma will frequently see improvements when they live in healthier environments. Some children don’t get the option to pick their neighborhood or a house. Inadequate housing can lead to health risks such as poor nutrition, limited access to medical care, and increased environmental hazards. Habitat’s efforts help families avoid these risks by providing safe, affordable homes. Children in safe and stable homes are also happier and perform better in school.
– Educational Benefits: A stable home environment can significantly contribute to the academic success of children. Studies have shown that children in Habitat homes are more likely to graduate from high school and pursue higher education.
– Financial Independence: Homeownership gives families the chance to build equity, save money, and improve their financial literacy. Many Habitat homeowners have reported better financial habits, such as paying bills on time and increasing their savings. Affordable housing reduces financial strain. So families are able to invest in education and even small businesses in some cases. Many Habitat homeowners report better economic opportunities as a direct result of their housing stability.
Top 5 Benefits of Monthly Giving
Consistent financial support is critical for Habitat’s mission to bring in desired results. Monthly donations, in particular, can be very advantageous for donors and the organization alike:
1. Greater Impact Over Time
Small monthly donations can pile up to a considerable total by year’s end. For Habitat, this steady stream of funding allows for better planning and execution of long-term projects. It amplifies the general impact on communities as well.
2. Budget-Friendly Donations
Monthly giving is easier on individual budgets. Instead of making one large payment, donors can spread their contributions across the year. In this way, it is much simpler to support meaningful causes. They become more manageable, and this encourages consistent charitable habits.
3. Stable Support for Habitat’s Mission
Predictable monthly donations provide financial stability. Habitat can allocate resources more effectively. This allows for continuous progress on building projects and other basic services regardless of seasonal fundraising fluctuations.
4. Strengthened Connections with Donors
Donors who give regularly usually feel more connected to the organization. Habitat shares updates and stories about how donations are changing lives. This builds a sense of involvement and loyalty among the supporters.
5. Lower Administrative Costs
Automated monthly donations reduce the overhead expenses for nonprofits. With fewer fundraising appeals and simplified processing, more funds can be directed toward building homes and supporting families.
Volunteer Opportunities with Habitat
Volunteering for Habitat is a distinct kind of chance to contribute while learning valuable skills and experiences. Your background or expertise is not a prerequisite, and there are all kinds of opportunities to make a difference:
1. Construction Volunteers: You can help build homes alongside future homeowners. If you’re uneasy because you’re not experienced, don’t be. There’s no such requirement; Habitat will provide you with training on-site.
2. ReStore Contributions: Consider donating items to or shopping at Habitat’s ReStores. This supports the funding of building projects.
3. Administrative Roles: Assist with office tasks, special events, or committee work at local Habitat affiliates.
How to Get Involved in Dorchester County
As a resident of Dorchester County, there are multiple ways that you can support Habitat’s mission:
Make a Donation: Visit Dorchester Habitat’s donation page at
https://www.dorchesterhabitat.org/donate/ to make a contribution. Select the checkbox “Make your donation recurring.” Then select a Repeat Type you prefer out of options of weekly or monthly. Fill out other details to provide consistent support for building projects.
For just $12 or more per month, you can even join our Carpenters Club and help build homes year-round. Joining the Carpenters Club will provide you with unique perks. You’ll get invitations to key-presentation ceremonies for completed homes and opportunities to meet partner families.
Volunteer Locally: You can help by offering your time and talents at a construction site, ReStore, or Habitat’s office. Volunteering is undoubtedly done to help others, but the enriching personal experience it provides to the volunteer can’t be overlooked.
The Value of Monthly Support
While every contribution is important, monthly donations do offer certain unique benefits. They give Habitat the stability it needs to plan and grow its reach and help in operations. Plus, monthly giving makes it easier for donors to make philanthropy a regular part of their financial routines.
Every donation, no matter how big or small, whether it is financial support or volunteer time, helps build a better future for families in need. By supporting Habitat’s mission, communities and individuals come together to make sure that more families can own their homes.
Through monthly support, we can create stronger neighborhoods and brighter futures — one home at a time.
The Impact of Consistency in Giving
Nonprofits like Habitat for Humanity rely on consistent support to make a realm difference. Monthly donors help keep families from being left in the lurch because they can’t afford basic necessities. Whether it’s building homes, advocating for change, or getting involved in the
community, Habitat needs regular donations to keep its wheels turning.
This consistency helps in numerous ways:
Empowering Local Communities: With reliable funding, Habitat can prioritize projects that benefit specific neighborhoods. This makes sure that resources are distributed where they are needed most.
Forming Volunteer Opportunities: Stable funding gives Habitat the chance to better coordinate volunteer events. This makes sure that they are productive and impactful. Volunteers become integral parts of each project, and stable financial support makes these experiences even more rewarding.
Reaching More Families: The cumulative power of monthly donations means that more families can receive safe and affordable homes every year.
Reach Out
We have entered 2025, but our mission is still as critical to us as ever. Habitat for Humanity in Dorchester County depends on the kindness and generosity of its supporters to provide homes, hope, and opportunities for families.
Your contribution in all forms — volunteering, donating, or shopping at a ReStore, is an investment in the future of families and communities. We value all our volunteers and contributors.
Consider becoming a monthly donor today. It is your consistent support that lets Habitat for Humanity bring hope to countless families and create a ripple effect of positive change. We try to build a better tomorrow, one family at a time, and your monthly donations can make that possible.
For more information or to get involved, visit www.dorchesterhabitat.org or call 843-466-4245.