Throughout the year, Habitat for Humanity and organizations all over Bucks County work together to build affordable houses with people in need. Habitat homeowners invest hundreds of hours of their own labor, called “sweat equity,” into building their houses and the houses of others. Homeowners’ mortgage payments go into a revolving Fund for Humanity that is used to build more houses.

How do organizations –with larger numbers of members- typically get involved? Usually through sponsorships initiated by a single individual. A sense of urgency to answer a call for help often moves organizations to act. The person who will not let up until the job is done is often the spark that is used to provide decent shelter for a family in need. Are you that person? Are you being moved to call your organization to action? Do not let obstacles like “we’re too small or too busy” stand in your way. Organizations of all sizes can support Habitat’s important work either on their own or in partnership with others. Below are a few options to consider. There’s bound to be one that’s right for you.

House Sponsorships
Various organizations sponsor houses by providing a combination of direct funding, in-kind donations of materials and services, and volunteer labor. House sponsors include faith-based communities, corporations large and small, organizations, membership associations and foundations. In many cases, several sponsors combine resources to fund one complete home.

Full House Sponsorship $100,000
One of the most rewarding parts of a house sponsorship is the ability to work alongside a partner family. Your full house sponsorship not only allows you to do that, but also pays for the land, infrastructure, materials and labor costs associated with building the three bedroom home for the family with whom you will be partnering. Many recognition opportunities are a part of this sponsorship, including on-site signage, media recognition, and participation in the home dedication ceremony.

House Build Sponsorship $60,000
Your ability to support a partner family does not diminish should you choose this sponsorship level. This sponsorship covers the costs for materials and labor associated with building the three bedroom home for the family with whom you will be partnering. As with the Full House Sponsor, volunteer support is welcomed, and similar recognition opportunities are provided. When a house is not fully sponsored, an opportunity for other partial sponsors to make up the difference is always created.

Day Sponsorship
Provide the funds to ensure proper supervision, materials and site preparation for your build day on the construction site while taking advantage of valuable advertising opportunities and a team-building environment. Rates are scaled according to group size to account for the fact that larger groups necessitate increased resources. A non-profit rate is also offered. Day sponsorship rates for 2007 are as follows:

Number of volunteers — Standard rate/Non-profit rate:
1-10 people — $1500/$1000
11-15 people — $2500/$2000
16-20 people — $3500

> Click here to download a Day Sponsor Agreement Form and then contact Trish at 215.348.2204 x303 or t.schoor@habitatbucks.org for more information!

Project Sponsorships
In order to help keep our overhead costs low, we accept underwriting sponsorships for special projects. Current opportunities for project sponsorships include:

Holiday Card Sponsor: $3,500
Newsletter Sponsor: $7,500
Website Sponsor: $10,000

When you support Habitat, you make a statement about your own values, and you communicate those values to others through your gift. Your support celebrates your dedication to what is important to you and to what is important in your community. It also celebrates your public association with Habitat for Humanity, one of the most well-recognized and well-respected nonprofit organizations in the world.

For more ideas about how you can participate, just click here (will open an easily printable .pdf document). Have a different idea about what would work for your organization? We would be happy to create a unique sponsorship just for you! Contact Trish Schoor at 215.348.2204 x303 or t.schoor@habitatbucks.org for more information.