How You Can Help

Individual volunteer opportunities on the build site

Help make dreams of homeownership a reality for hardworking, low-income families in our new home construction builds. Volunteers assist with framing, siding, flooring, trimming, painting, installing doors and windows, landscaping and more! No experience is needed. Our construction managers will teach you anything you need to know on site. Construction volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.

Habitat strives to accommodate everyone interested in volunteering at our build sites, but opportunities can be limited based on where we are in the build process.

To get connected, call the Habitat office at 641.828.8844.

Group volunteer opportunities on the build site

A team volunteer day is a great way for businesses to build employee engagement or for club members to connect in a fun and rewarding experience. Ideal groups have between 6 and 12 volunteers.

To schedule a team volunteer day, call the Habitat office at 641.828.8844.

Due to the high demand for and limited amount of volunteer opportunities, we ask businesses wanting a volunteer experience to also make a financial contribution.

Individuals

The Builders Circle is a leadership giving society for individuals who donate $1,000 or more per year to support the programs of Habitat for Humanity of Marion County. As a member of the Builders Circle, you build the foundation for a brighter future for families – one home at a time.

Businesses

The Builders Circle is a leadership giving society for businesses and organizations who donate $2,500 or more per year to support the programs of Habitat for Humanity of Marion County. As a member of the Builders Circle, you build the foundation for a brighter future for families – one home at a time.

Many donors choose to support Habitat for Humanity of Marion County with gifts of stock, contributions from their IRA, or designations from their donor-advised fund. Each option comes with benefits for you and and for Habitat. Directions for each are below. Please contact Amy Meyer at amy@marionhfh.org or 641-828-8844 with any questions.

Donor-Advised Funds

A donor-advised fund works a bit like a charitable savings account, giving you the flexibility to recommend how much and how often funds are given to qualified charities. Recommend Habitat for Humanity of Marion County for contributions from your donor-advised fund.

Contact your gift advisor to start the giving process. Here’s the information you’ll need:

Habitat for Humanity of Marion County
2004 Hempstead Drive
Pella, IA 50219
Tax ID #: 41-1865527

Payments from donor-advised funds may not be used toward event registrations or other payments which return tangible benefits. Please check with your fund advisor for additional information on IRS restrictions on gifts from a donor-advised fund.

Direct Gifts from an IRA

If you are at least 70 ½ years old, you can make a gift of up to $105,000 each year to Habitat for Humanity of Marion County, directly from your IRA. Qualified charitable distributions may be able to reduce your taxes while fulfilling your required minimum distribution.

It’s easy to get started. Contact your IRA plan administrator to make a gift. Your funds will be directly transferred to Habitat for Humanity of Marion County to help create and preserve affordable homeownership.

Gifts of Stock

You can support Habitat for Humanity of Marion County by making a gift of appreciated stock and securities. The IRS allows a charitable tax deduction for the full market value of the appreciated security.

It’s easy to have your broker perform an electronic transfer of stock. Please reach out to Amy Meyer at amy@marionhfh.org or 641-828-8844 to provide the information you need.

Planned Giving

One of the most powerful ways to support safety and stability through homeownership is to include a gift to the Habitat for Humanity of Marion County in your will or trust. It costs you nothing today but ensures our work can continue for generations to come.

To help you make this gift, you can use FreeWill, a free, online will-writing service that guides you through the process of creating a will in just 20 minutes. It also makes it simple to include Habitat for Humanity of Marion County as a part of your legacy.

Start your will today.

If you have already included a gift to Habitat in your will or trust, please let us know. We’d love to thank you for your generosity.

What vehicles are accepted for donation?

Cars for Homes™ accepts cars, trucks, boats, RVs and other vehicles with proper title and proof of ownership. As a general rule, if the vehicle is fewer than 12 years old, runs, has no major damage and no title or major mechanical problems, it is eligible. RVs, boats, motorcycles, older specialty vehicles or those in exceptional condition may be eligible as well.

Habitat for Humanity of Marion County may also accept donations of late-model pickup trucks and cargo vans to use as construction vehicles. Donated construction vehicles must have less than 50,000 miles and be in good working condition. Trucks must have a full size, 4’ x 8’ bed. Cargo vans must be heavy duty and without side windows in the back. To find about more about donating a fleet vehicle to Habitat for Humanity of Marion County, contact Amy Meyer at amy@marionhfh.org or 641-828-8844 .

Donate your vehicle

To donate a car, truck, boat or RV to Cars for Homes™ – Habitat’s official car donation program, call (877) 277-4344 toll free or learn more about car donation at Carsforhomes.org. It’s a convenient way to support Habitat for Humanity of Marion County and create more space in your driveway!