Donations
Building Homes. Building Hope. Right Here at Home.
Lancaster/Northumberland Habitat for Humanity is a local, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to strengthening our community—one home at a time. Every donation is tax-deductible, and 100% of your gift stays right here in Lancaster and Northumberland Counties, helping local families build brighter futures.
In the past two years, the cost of constructing a Habitat home has risen significantly. Yet our mission remains the same: everyone deserves a safe, decent, and affordable place to call home. Habitat partner families are selected based on demonstrated need and a commitment to the program. They work alongside volunteers and construction professionals, contributing “sweat equity” as they help build their own homes—investing not only labor, but hope, determination, and pride in their future.
Our homes are made possible largely through the hands and hearts of volunteers, guided by experienced construction team managers. Together, we create more than houses—we create stability, opportunity, and generational impact.
Beyond grant funding, L/NHH relies on the generosity of our community. You can support our mission through:
- Cash Donations – Flexible and impactful. We accept cash (at the ReStore), checks, recurring gifts via PayPal or Venmo, and credit card contributions online.
- ReStore Donations – Donate new or gently used materials and household items to support our work.
- Cars for Homes – Turn your vehicle into hope for a family.
- Estate & Legacy Gifts – Leave a lasting impact for generations to come.
Build a Home — One Piece at a Time
- Every Habitat home is built through community support. Now you can see exactly how your gift makes a difference by sponsoring specific items used in the construction of a Habitat home right here in Lancaster and Northumberland Counties.
- Choose an item below and know that your donation is helping build strength, stability, and self-reliance for a local family.
If you’d like to help a family achieve homeownership, volunteer at a build site, or donate time or items to the ReStore (460 North Main Street, Kilmarnock), call (804) 435-3461.
“Because when you give locally, you build locally.”
Shop and Donate
Ready to donate furniture or household items? The ReStore team makes it easy! Simply contact us to schedule your donation, and we’ll gladly coordinate a convenient pickup time.
Our donation pickup crew (picture to left) is happy to come directly to your home to collect your items. Please note that we are unable to accept mattresses or sleeper sofas; however, we’re happy to refer you to other local organizations that may be able to take those items.
Contact Us to get started—we look forward to hearing from you and putting your donation to work for our community!
From a Recent Donor – “The three gentlemen who arrived to retrieve our couch yesterday morning were absolutely wonderful. We greatly appreciated their courteous, kind, and considerate assistance. While here, I also asked if they’d be interested in three other pieces of furniture, all solid wood: an antique rocking chair, a pine side table, and a vintage coffee table. They decided those would be helpful to y’all’s mission, too, so you may find you have more donations than you expected! LOL!”
The ReStore
Planned Giving
Your gift through your will, trust, or other account will be your personal legacy of building a world where everyone has a decent place to call home.
Ways that you can support the Lancaster/Northumberland Habitat for Humanity:
1). Add one sentence to your will:
I give to Lancaster/Northumberland Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit corporation currently located at 460 N. Main Street, Kilmarnock, VA. 22482, or its successor thereto, _________ [written amount or percentage of the estate or description of property] for its unrestricted charitable use and purpose.
2). If you want to see the impact of your gift immediately, make a gift of cash, appreciated securities or real estate to reduce your taxes.
For more information, please Contact Us or call (804) 435-3461.
Cars for Homes
We welcome cars, RVs, motorcycles, boats, farm and construction equipment. Call (877) 277-4344 or visit the Cars for Homes information page.
Did you know by donating your vehicle to Habitat you can help build and repair affordable homes while also helping the environment? Since launching the national vehicle donation program Cars for Homes in 2005, Habitat has accepted over 160,000 vehicles for reselling or recycling, raising funds for Habitat to partner with local families to build stability and security that a safe, affordable home allows.
We make it fast and easy to donate a vehicle and you may qualify for a tax deduction. Your vehicle donations raised over $72 million in just the last five years! Maybe it’s time for an upgrade. Donate today!
Real Estate
Donating real estate is a powerful way to leave a lasting legacy and make a significant impact on your community. By choosing to donate to the Lancaster/Northumberland Habitat affiliate, you will unlock numerous benefits, including potential tax advantages and the satisfaction of knowing your property will support our mission. Whether we build a home on your lot or sell it, your generosity will have a positive impact on our community. Below are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy by donating property.
- Receive a Significant Tax Deduction – You can receive a substantial tax deduction based on the appraised value of your real estate property donation. We’ll pay for the appraisal.
- Skip The Hassles of Selling – we’ll cover the closing costs.
- Don’t Pay Capital Gains Tax – by donating property you may avoid a capital gains tax.
- Experience Personal Fulfillment & a Lasting Legacy – know in your heart that your donation will leave a legacy of compassion in our community.
Please consider donating your buildable land to the Lancaster/Northumberland Habitat for Humanity. What is buildable land?
- At least one acre (can be larger)
- Land that you own and have title, and
- Land that is located in Lancaster or Northumberland County
We’d love to know what kind of donation are you contemplating and can answer any questions.
Contact Us or Call (804) 435-3461!