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We Can Make a Difference, Together...

Ready to help make a difference?

With your help, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build a better life for themselves and their families.

Ways to Donate

Make a Monetary Donation

Checks can be mailed to Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 1534, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

Or, you can make an online donation through our PayPal account by clicking the button below.

Donate Memorial and Honorary Gifts

Honor your friend or a loved one who has passed by making a donation to Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity in their name.

A memorial gift in honor of your loved one helps us build homes. You can also make an honorary gift for a loved one on birthdays, anniversaries, graduation, a special achievement or any holiday. An acknowledgment of your gift will be sent to the honoree. All gifts go toward building Habitat houses.

Call 828-248-3178 for more information.

Join the Carpenter’s Club

Members of the Carpenter’s Club pledge a specific amount for each house we build.

There are six club levels to choose from to support the Habitat for Humanity Building Fund.

Apprentice: $25 per house

Carpenter: $50 per house

Master Carpenter: $75 per house

Builder: $100 per house

Master Builder: $125 per house

Developer: $250 per house

As each house is begun throughout the year, club members are welcome to attend the initial groundbreaking ceremony of the home. Members are also welcome to attend the Home Dedication when the home is completed and the family receives the keys.

Call 828-248-3178 for more information.

Consider Planned Giving

As you plan for your future and the security of loved ones, Habitat for Humanity has numerous planned giving options that allow you to make a meaningful gift to support the ministry’s home building after your lifetime.

Some of the most popular methods are described below. Please consider this information a starting point when you are setting up your will or trust. The most effective planned gifts are:

Charitable Lead Trust: Securities

Charitable Remainder Trust: Life Insurance Proceeds/Policy

Charitable Gift Annuity: Personal Property

Gift by Request: Life Estate

Real Estate: Retirement Assets

Contact your financial advisor to discuss these options.

Become a Home Sponsor

We love that our local community is so supportive of Habitat and our mission.

Sponsoring a home is a wonderful way to help make a difference in the lives of low-income families. Several of the local businesses in the county have sponsored a home. Without the financial support of local businesses, individuals, churches, and other organizations, we would not be able to build the homes we build. We are deeply grateful to all those who have helped us along the way.

Habitat homes are well built and are Energy Star Certified, making them some of the most efficient homes being built in the area. There is no interest on the mortgage. Partner families and volunteers help to build the home keeping labor costs to a minimum.

Sponsorships come in many different forms – monetary, volunteer hours, and special team-building events for corporations, churches, schools, and civic organizations.

Call us at 828-248-3178 to schedule a special build for your group.

In-Kind ReStore Donations

Restore Donations

We accept household items, building supplies, tools, cabinets, windows, exercise equipment, clothing, jewelry and accessories, electronics and technology items, furniture, flatscreen TVs, plumbing and electrical fixtures, books and magazines, and many other miscellaneous items.

We do NOT accept any pianos or organs, sofa beds, mattresses or box springs, unframed glass or mirrors, tires, paint, firearms, or console TVs.

Donations of gently used clothing and accessories can be dropped off at the ReStore located behind the office at 269 W. Main St., Forest City, NC 28043.

Call 828-245-1698 to schedule a pick-up of donations that are too big for you to handle or drop them off at the ReStore located at 686 W. Main St., Forest City.

Or visit our ReStore page for more information.

Volunteers are the heart and backbone of Habitat.

Signing Up to Volunteer Is Easy!

Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity seeks passionate individuals and organizations to join us in our fight against substandard housing in Rutherford County. Volunteers of all skill levels, races and religions are welcomed! Time and time again, our community has demonstrated its generosity through countless hours of volunteering. Through this collective effort families have been able to move into their very own homes.

Opportunities to volunteer include helping build Habitat houses or doing home repairs, working in one of our stores, office work, serving on the Board of Directors or on a committee, and more. Contact us to get started!

Thank You Volunteers!

Learn More about Volunteering Background / Drug Screen Authorization Download Volunteer Waiver Complete Volunteer Application

Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are 100% tax deductible as a charitable gift for federal income tax purposes.

In accepting and rejecting applications, RCHFH must conform to all aspects of the Fair Housing Act and all Fair Housing Laws, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Privacy Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as any local applicable laws as they apply to applications for a mortgage.

Volunteer Follow Us

Affiliate Office

269 W Main St, Forest City, NC

Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:30am to 4:00pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed

828-248-3178

Email: kfreeman@rutherfordhfh.org

ReStore 686

686 W Main St, Forest City, NC

Hours:
Tuesday – Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Sunday – Monday: Closed

828-248-3178

Email: wharris@rutherfordhfh.org

Habitat Clothing Center

Located behind the Affiliate Office at 269 W Main St, Forest City, NC

Hours:
Tuesday – Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Sunday – Monday: Closed

828-248-3178

Email: restore2@rutherfordhfh.org

We Can Make a Difference, Together...

Ready to help make a difference?

Ways to Donate

Checks can be mailed to Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 1534, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

Honor your friend or a loved one who has passed by making a donation to Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity in their name.

Call 828-248-3178 for more information.

Members of the Carpenter’s Club pledge a specific amount for each house we build.

Call 828-248-3178 for more information.

As you plan for your future and the security of loved ones, Habitat for Humanity has numerous planned giving options that allow you to make a meaningful gift to support the ministry’s home building after your lifetime.

Contact your financial advisor to discuss these options.

We love that our local community is so supportive of Habitat and our mission.

Call us at 828-248-3178 to schedule a special build for your group.

Restore Donations

Call 828-245-1698 to schedule a pick-up of donations that are too big for you to handle or drop them off at the ReStore located at 686 W. Main St., Forest City.

Volunteers are the heart and backbone of Habitat.

Signing Up to Volunteer Is Easy!

Thank You Volunteers!

Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are 100% tax deductible as a charitable gift for federal income tax purposes.

Affiliate Office

ReStore 686

Habitat Clothing Center