Habitat for Humanity of Dane County received Charity Navigator's highest 4-Star Charity Rating in 2007, 2008 and 2009.

Ways to Support Habitat

1. Donate
Your tax-deductible contribution to Habitat for Humanity of Dane County makes a long- term investment in your community. Your donations help our families become owners of a decent, affordable home. Click here to make a secure, tax-deductible donation or call Peggy Halloran at 255-1549, ext. 106. Donations can be mailed with your tax-deductible check payable to: Habitat for Humanity of Dane County to:

Habitat for Humanity of Dane County
PO Box 258128
Madison, WI 53725

2. Volunteer
To volunteer at Habitat for Humanity all it takes is a desire to make a difference in the lives of families. There are tasks for highly skilled construction professionals; retail, stocking and deconstruction work at the Habitat ReStore; and office assistance work at our main office. No matter what your skills, HFHDC will match you where you can best serve. To make a difference e-mail mkenney@habitatdane.org or call 255-1549. You must be 16 years of age or older to volunteer.

3. Shop at Habitat ReStore
Shop and donate at the Habitat ReStore, 208 Cottage Grove Road, Madison. The Habitat ReStore accepts new and used building-related materials from contractors,  individuals and property managers. Most materials are sold at the Habitat ReStore at reduced prices. The Habitat ReStore also accepts and sells appliances including refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers and upright freezers. The appliances should be in good working order and no more than five years old.

Wanted — Used and surplus materials, fixtures, tools and supplies:

• Appliances in good working order, less than 10 years old (no dishwashers or chest freezers)
• Cabinets, up-to-date and not damaged
• Plumbing, usable fixtures, parts and supplies
• Electrical, useable fixtures, parts and supplies
• Windows, insulated glass, no broken glass, no sashes accepted
• Hardware, knobs, hinges, locks, nails, cabinet pulls, nuts, bolts, screws
• Lumber, at least 6' in length
• Doors with jambs No broken glass
• Roofing, no scrap materials please!
• Carpet, no used carpet, no stains or odors
• Tools, hand, garden, working power
• Flooring, wood, ceramic tile, vinyl
• Millwork/trim, wood casing and base, vinyl base, ceramic
• Miscellaneous, masonry, sheathing, siding, drywall supplies
  
  Items the Habitat ReStore does not accept:

lead-based materials used toilets tub surrounds paint, stain, or varnish toxic materials blinds wallpaper furniture broken items dishwashers

chest freezers carpet pad fireplaces shutters aluminum or vinyl siding window parts or pieces storm windows pieces under 6' long of materials, such as lumber, drywall, styrofoam, etc.

Seeking Landscaping Supplies: A Green Team Wish List
To help landscape the Habitat homes, the Green Team seeks the following:

• A-one person operated power auger/earth drill
• Spreaders
• Garden carts (with flat bottoms, removable sides and big wheels)
• Shovels
• Spades
• Garden rakes
• Big watering containers (30-50 gallon)
• Long-handled weeders and cultivators
• Roto tiller
• Garden hoses
  
  If you would like to donate any of these items, please contact the Habitat office at 255-1549. Thank you!

HFHDC does not sell, rent or otherwise exchange donor lists.