Ways to Give

Send checks and cashier’s checks payable to “Habitat for Humanity of Putnam” to:

Habitat for Humanity of Putnam

PO Box 4056

Eatonton, GA 31024

Support Habitat for Humanity of Putnam with building affordable communities by supplying the land on which we can build. For more information contact us at putnamcountyhabitat@gmail.com or 706-991-1600.

Habitat for Humanity of Putnam brings together corporations, like-minded communities, and partner families to build homes, community, and hope in Putnam County, Georgia. There are a number of sponsorship levels to choose from! Check out our Sponsorship Packet to learn how you can get involved.

Honor a colleague, remember a loved one, or celebrate a special occasion with a tribute gift that supports local families.

Gifts in honor are usually made to provide special recognition for a family member, friend or colleague, particularly for his or her birthday, wedding, anniversary or volunteer service.

Gifts in memory are made to recognize someone dear to the donor who has passed away and to celebrate his or her life.

As you plan for your future and reflect on the legacy you will leave behind, you can empower families in need through a planned gift with Habitat for Humanity of Putnam.

Make a Gift Through Your Will or Living Trust

One simple and flexible way to ensure that your legacy of empowerment continues for years to come is by making a gift in your will or living trust, known as a charitable bequest. You may share the suggested language below with your attorney:

“I hereby give and bequeath ___% [or $_________] of my estate to Habitat for Humanity of Putnam (Federal Tax ID# ) to be used in the areas of greatest need as the board of directors may determine.”

Create Your Free Will Online

To help you get started on your plans and legacy, Habitat for Humanity of Putnam has partnered with FreeWill, an online tool that guides you through the process of creating a legally valid will or trust. It’s easy to use, accessible online and can be completed in 20 minutes. You can use this resource on its own or use it to document your wishes before finalizing your plans with an attorney.

Have you already included a gift in your will or trust? Please fill out this form to let us know! We would love to thank you for your generosity.

Non-probate Assets

Do you have an IRA, 401(k), life-insurance policy, or any other assets not included in your will? If so, these are called non-probate assets and you must plan your beneficiaries for them separately. Use this online tool to make your plans and designate Habitat for Humanity of Putnam as a beneficiary of one or more of these assets.

Donating appreciated stocks, bonds or mutual funds is simple and provides you with immediate tax benefits. You not only receive a tax deduction based on the fair market value but also eliminate paying capital gains.

Your broker can assist you in making a gift of stock via a direct transfer to Habitat for Humanity of Putnam. Giving a gift of publicly-traded stock may provide greater tax benefits than giving cash. Your charitable income tax deduction is equal to the fair market value of the stock and you avoid paying the capital gains tax on any increase in the current value over the original cost of the stock (subject to IRS deduction limits).

If you would like to partner in providing affordable homeownership opportunities for Putnam County’s hardworking low-income families by donating stock, please contact us so that we can properly acknowledge your gift and forward information regarding your tax deduction. Contact putnamcountyhabitat@gmail.com or (706) 991-1600.

Donating your vehicle is one more way that you can support our work in Putnam County, Georgia.

We make it easy to donate to Habitat for Humanity of Putnam in three quick steps. Plus, your donation may also be tax-deductible. We accept cars, trucks, RV’s, vans, SUV’s, boats and motorcycles whether they are running or not – and towing is free.

DONATE YOUR CAR

Why should I donate my car to Habitat for Humanity of Putnam?

• 100% of net proceeds from your donation will support Habitat for Humanity of Putnam and help local families here in our communities.

• Your vehicle donation may qualify for a tax deduction

• It’s fast and easy. Learn more about how vehicle donations work

How do I donate my car in Putnam County, GA?

Start by calling us 706-991-1600. Our team will ask about your vehicle, including the make, model, vehicle identification number (VIN) and current mileage. When your vehicle is accepted, schedule a day and time for us to pick it up.

Qualified charitable distributions (QCD) from your retirement funds provide a smart, tax-advantaged strategy for individuals 70½ years or older to support Habitat for Humanity of Putnam. You (and a spouse) may gift up to $100,000 a year from your Roth or Traditional IRA. While the gift doesn’t receive a charitable deduction, the QCD counts towards your required minimum distribution (for those 72 years and older), thereby reducing your taxable income.

For more information about how you can support Habitat for Humanity of Putnam through qualified charitable distributions to contact us at putnamcountyhabitat@gmail.com or 706-991-1600.