Planned Giving

Help shape the future of East Jefferson County

Including Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County in your will or estate is a generous way to make sure that your commitment to safe, affordable housing lives on after your lifetime.

You can include Habitat in your planning in several ways:

  • With a cash bequest of a specified amount.
  • As a recipient of all or a percentage of the remainder of your estate after the payment of any cash bequests and all estate-related expenses.
  • As a beneficiary of the remainder of your IRA, Keogh, tax-sheltered annuity, qualified pension, or profit-sharing plan.

    There are good reasons to include Habitat for Humanity in your estate planning.

    • First and foremost, Habitat is an international organization with the highest reputation for financial responsibility and transparency. A stable non-profit since 1978, Habitat now works in 1,400 communities across the U.S. and in nearly 70 countries and has helped 6.8 million people achieve strength, stability and independence through safe, decent and affordable shelter.
    • Habitat of East Jefferson County’s Board of Directors includes local business and community leaders who make sure we deliver on every promise.
    • You can feel secure that your legacy will be used exactly as you intend. See our rating and more at Charity Navigator.

    Plus, Habitat serves a real need by building safe, permanently affordable housing that gives families a chance to build a healthy future.

    Once you’ve made the decision to include Habitat in your estate plans, it’s easy to make your intentions known. You can work with your attorney or financial advisor, who will call us to obtain the paperwork for your legacy gift, or you can work directly with our office. While we can’t provide tax or legal advice, we’re happy to show you how your gift will make a difference for years to come.

    Best of all, your legacy gift stays right here in your community. Thank you for considering Habitat for Humanity of East Jefferson County in your estate plans.

    For more information, please contact Liesl Slabaugh, Director of Development, at lslabaugh@habitatejc.org or (360) 379-2827.