• Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Mail
  • Español
Habitat for Humanity
  • What We Do
      • Homeownership
      • Build and Rehab Homes
      • Veterans Program
      • Neighborhood Engagement
      • We Believe in You

        Start building your dream

  • ReStore
      • About ReStore
      • Locations & Hours
      • Remodeling?
      • ReBuild, ReNew, ReStore

        Less waste, more long-term housing

  • About
      • About Habitat Kent
      • History
      • Team & Board Members
      • Work At Habitat
      • Resources
      • Find out more

        Building homes, growing communities

  • Connect
      • Blog
      • Events
      • Contact Us
      • We’re Here To Help

        Hammering down problems, nailing down solutions

  • Donate
    • Donate Now
    • Monthly Giving
    • Planned Giving
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Donate Household Items
    • Cars for Homes
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • Women of Habitat Kent
  • Menu Menu
  • Types of Planned Gifts
  • Questions?

Planned Giving

Planned giving is a giving option for anyone who wants to build a legacy, regardless of their age or income. Strange as it may sound, a planned gift can be simple to do and cost very little, and you can get started today:

• 30s-40s
• 50s-60s
• 70s & beyond

Please consider this information as a starting point. With all charitable gifts, it is important to consult with your attorney or financial advisor to ensure that you comply with state laws, receive maximum tax benefits, and that your wishes are accurately reflected in necessary legal documents.

Every gift, no matter the size, is helpful. Your planned gift to Habitat for Humanity of Kent County will create a lasting impact through the safety and stability of affordable homeownership. By informing us of your intentions to make a planned gift, you become a member of Habitat Kent’s Legacy Society. If you’ve already done this, please contact us so we can thank and recognize you!

Types of Planned Gifts
Types of Planned Gifts

Bequest

A bequest is one of the most popular and simplest ways to make a future gift. With the help of an attorney or advisor, you can include language in your will or trust specifying a gift to be made to Habitat for Humanity of Kent County as part of your estate plan. Generally, a percentage bequest is the best way to ensure that your gift keeps pace with inflation.

Retirement Assets

IRAs and 401(k)s may be heavily taxed when inherited, making them an excellent charitable bequest opportunity. Ask your account custodian for a beneficiary designation form to name Habitat Kent.

Real Estate

Giving a home or land supports our core mission and may provide excellent tax benefits. Essential to Habitat’s mission, a home is community, commitment and a brighter future. Property may be gifted by signing a deed transferring ownership to Habitat, placing in trust, or left in your will.

Life Insurance

Habitat Kent can be named as the sole, partial, or contingent beneficiary of a life insurance policy. By transferring ownership of a policy to Habitat, you can leave a gift that will not be delayed by estate probate. This may translate into a large gift and tax deduction with little cost to you.

Investment Assets

Gift of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds may provide significant tax advantages and can be given during your lifetime or in your will. You may give the gift of stock with an electronic transfer of securities directly to Habitat Kent.

Have Questions?

Questions about how you can make a lasting impact for the future of affordable housing?  Contact Sarah Hotchkiss, Director of Development and Communications at 616.588.5229 or shotchkiss@habitatkent.org

A Home Can Change Lives

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity of Kent County brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

  • Main Office:

    425 Pleasant St. SW
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    (616) 774-2431

  • Main Office Hours:

    Monday – Thursday: 10am – 2pm*

    *Visits at all other times are by appointment only.

  • ReStore South: Division

    5701 Division Ave S
    Wyoming, MI 49548
    (616) 531-4591

  • ReStore North: Alpine

    5920 Alpine Ave NW
    Comstock Park, MI 49321
    (616) 647-9292

  • ReStore Hours:

    Monday-Friday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
    Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

  • ReStore Donation Drop-Off Hours:

    **PLEASE NOTE: DONATION HOURS CURRENTLY VARY DUE TO STAFFING

    Monday-Friday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Saturday: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Copyright © 2023. All rights reserved. Site by CurlyHost.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
Scroll to top

Interested in this house? Get a pre-qualification letter from a participating mortgage lender participating within our program requirements:

  • Mercantile Bank, Staci Nichols
  • Choice One Bank, Bonnie Potter
  • Mortgage 1, Dan Grzywacz , or
  • Click here to see a list of MHSDA-approved lenders

Veteran Homeownership Application Request

Home Repair Wait List

Group Interest Survey

  • Habitat for Humanity of Kent County provides a variety of volunteer opportunities which can vary depending on the group size, age restrictions, season and general availability. Construction opportunities are full day commitments. Should you prefer a partial day activity or volunteers to work in shifts you will be scheduled for specific tasks or in one of our 3 ReStore locations.
  • Age restrictions apply to certain projects and will be enforced. Most tasks require volunteers to be at least 16 years old. Specific jobs may allow other ages. These restrictions will be indicated by a member of the volunteer services department when a date is offered.
  • Please acknowledge that you understand groups may not be confirmed until 30-60 DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE AGREED UPON by our volunteer services department. Due to the volume of requests for volunteer opportunities, we will ask that you agree/disagree to the date we offer within a week’s time (unless otherwise noted in our email). This ensures we can look for an alternative date if necessary and place you within a timely fashion.
  • After the completed form is submitted expect to be contacted by a member of our volunteer services department within one week.