every
gift
helps a family build a better future.
Workplace Giving
Maximize your impact through workplace giving.
We know that when you take the time to give, convenience is key.
Regular contributions from hardworking employees and their employers make a big impact over time by helping families build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.
Make your gift go even further
Direct paycheck contributions
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Workplace giving campaigns
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Matching donations
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Matching volunteer hours
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Empolyee giving
Give at work.
Direct paycheck contributions
Many workplaces make it simple for employees to make one-time or ongoing donations directly through their paycheck. Ask your employer if your organization has a paycheck giving option.
Workplace giving campaigns
If your workplace participates in giving campaigns, you may be able to choose Greater Mattews Habitat to receive your donation. Here are giving campaigns that may allow you to designate Greater Matthews Habitat as the recipient of your contribution:
Benevity
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YourCause
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Federal, state, and local government employee campaigns
Corporate matching
Make your gift go even further.
Matching donations
Does your employer match charitable contributions made by employees? Many do! With a matching gift, your donation to Habitat might be doubled or even tripled in value. Gifts of stock are also eligible — just like any cash or credit card donation. This kind of employer match maximizes the impact you can have, making your donation go even further.
Matching volunteer hours
Have you volunteered with Greater Matthews Habitat recently? Your employer may choose to reward your community involvement by making a corporate donation based on the time you’ve invested with us. Ask your employer if they match volunteer hours. If they do, you’ll double your impact by swinging a hammer and funding the work being done onsite.
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How do I get a house?Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity does not give away homes. We provide a hand up, not a handout. You will be purchasing your home, and we work with you to make sure you have an affordable housing cost after purchasing the home. Each applicant must agree to partner with us in the program, which includes providing all documentation needed as well as attending homebuyer education classes and completing volunteer "HIP-hour" requirements.
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Are Habitat homes free?No, Habitat homeowners purchase their home, and pay an affordable mortgage.
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When will you accept applications again?At this time, we do not have a date set for our next application period.
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How much does a Greater Matthews Habitat mortgage cost?Your mortgage payment (including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance) will be no more than 30% of your gross monthly income. This helps to ensure that you are able to continue making payments on your home while having enough remaining income to provide a healthy, stable life for you and your family.
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What is meant by "ability to pay"?Must be able to afford monthly mortgage payments Debt-to-income ratio has to be lower than 13% Stable income of at least $45,000 a year but less than 80% of the AMI based on family size.
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Do I need enough savings for a down payment?No. We consider the required 150 volunteer "HIP-hours" as down payment. However, you are required to cover closing costs.
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What do you mean by "family"?Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity understands that there are many types of families, and all are welcome to apply to our program. You determine who your family is. Just a few examples of family are: an individual applying alone, a married couple with children, a single parent, a non-married couple, or a family that includes aunts, uncles, or parents. Unless there are circumstances outside of your control, you must have lived with all the household members shown on your application for at least 6 months.
Ask your human resources department today about what opportunities you have for workplace giving!
Need more help?
Send a message to our Development Team or call 704.847.4266 ext. 111
Other ways your company can support Habitat's mission:
Give new life to surplus goods, office items, or products your company no longer needs, and support the store that builds homes!
Give new life to surplus goods, office items, or products your company no longer needs, and support the store that builds homes!
Does your company produce building materials or provide services that can help Habitat build homes? We’re grateful for these budget-savers!
An investment of your
time is an investment in our community's future.
Volunteers are the heart of
Greater Matthews Habitat.
Volunteers join us for lots of reasons — to give back to the community they love, to build a stronger team, to learn new skills, or just to spend a little more time outdoors! What they all end up finding is that every hand can make a difference.