Financial Gifts
Monetary gifts are always greatly appreciated. You can donate securely online, or mail to Habitat for Humanity of Dane County, P.O. Box 258128, Madison, WI 53725-8128. For more information, please contact Amy Good at 608-255-1549, ext. 106 or agood@habitatdane.org
Volunteer Support Items
It takes a lot to keep up to 1,500 volunteers, nourished, watered and clean while they are working on a building site. If you would like to donate these items or have questions, please contact Megan Kenney at 608-255-1549, ext. 104 or mkenney@habitatdane.org.
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Juice boxes
- Non-perishable snacks (like pretzels, cookies and granola bars)
- Toilet paper
- Hand soap
- Hand sanitizer
- Paper towels
- Sunscreen
Construction Items and Equipment
Donations of the following materials will help us and our volunteers build homes. If you would like to donate any of the below items, or have other materials you may be able to donate, please contact Amy Good at 608-255-1549, ext. 106 or agood@habitatdane.org.
- Bobcat/Skid Steer with attachments
- 16’ enclosed cargo trailer (4)
- Compound 10” Miter Saw & Stand
- Reciprocating saw (Saws-All)
- Pallet Racking
- Gift Certificates for Menards or Home Depot
- Carpenter pencils
- 25′ Tape measures
- Utility knives (Stanley classic 99E preferred)
- Phillips head bits for cordless drills
- 50# Boxes of 16d penny coated sinkers
- Hammers
- Flatbars
- Cat’s paws
- Circular saw blades
- Saws-all blades
- Jig saw blades
- Scaffold screw jack feet
Construction Materials and Labor
Donations of the following materials and labor can make a significant difference in reducing Habitat’s cost for building a home. If you would like to donate any of the below items or services, or have other materials you may be able to donate, please contact Amy Good at 608-255-1549, ext. 106 or agood@habitatdane.org.
- Site Work
- Excavation and Backfill
- Foundation Labor and Materials
- Concrete Flatwork
- Grading & Retaining Walls
- Landscaping
- Windows and Exterior Doors
- Plumbing: Materials and Labor
- HVAC: Materials and Labor
- Electrical:Materials and Labor
- Roofing Materials
- Siding, Soffit and Fascia
- Insulation
- Drywall:
- Materials
- Taping & finishing
- Interior Doors and Trim Materials
- Cabinets and Countertop materials
- Flooring Materials
ReStore Donations
Habitat ReStore East and West sell donated building materials to the general public for up to 75% off retail price. Sales from the Habitat ReStore help us build at least two homes a year. For a complete list, please visit the ReStore website.
- Appliances: Washers, dryers, refrigerators, stoves, cook-top ovens (drop-in or free standing)
- Cabinets: up-to-date and not damaged
- Plumbing: usable fixtures, parts and supplies
- Electrical: usable 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
- Wood Furniture
- Doors: with jambs, no broken glass
- Roofing: no scrap materials, please
- New Carpeting
- Tools: hand, garden, working power
- Flooring: wood, ceramic tile, vinyl
- Millwork/trim: wood casing and base, vinyl base, ceramic
- Appliances: washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, upright freezers – all less than 10 years old and in 100% working condition
- Miscellaneous: low-flow toilets, masonry, sheathing, siding, drywall supplies
Office Supplies
Help us build it by supporting our office operations that help support our volunteers and homeowners. To donate any of these items, or others you may have, please contact Judy Turner at 608-255-1549 or jturner@habitatdane.org.
- Copy paper
- Address labels
- Writing pads
- Post-it notes
- Pens
- Highlighters
- Permanent Markers
- Pencils
- Binder clips
- Manila file folders (letter size)
- Hanging file folders (letter size)
