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Together we are breaking the cycle of poverty. We invite you to be part of this work transforming lives.

Donate Today, become a Mission Builder or see the “Ways to Give” for additional donation options.

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Ways to Give

CITC credits are limited. If you are interested in making a Community Investment Tax Credit Gift, please contact bblake@harborlighthomes.org prior to making your gift.

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Make a general donation – together we will build homes and stronger communities.

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Mission Builders

The “Mission Builders” gift type is a Recurring Donation with your choice on amount and frequency.

Mission Builders
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Billing Address

Same as contact information
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We pay a 2.2% processing fee on all credit card transactions. Would you like to increase your donation to cover this fee, so 100% of your donation goes to support our organization?
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Payment

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Donate from DAF

DAF Direct welcomes donors to recommend grants from their donor–advised fund, also known as a DAF, directly from the HCP website. You will not incur any transaction fees

Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC)

100% to Harborlight and 50% Back to You!

$500 Back for Every $1,000 Donation You Invest in Harborlight Homes through CITC

What is CITC?

Community Investment Tax Credit (CITC), is a State of MA-sponsored program that provides great tax-incentives to donors while supporting the work of Harborlight Homes and other Community Development Corporations (or CDCs).

Since 2012, the CITC program has grown stronger each year, promoting private investment by individuals and businesses to create homes across the North Shore and state.

CITC credits are limited. Please contact bblake@harborlighthomes.org prior to making your gift.

 

How CITC Works?

For your contribution to Harborlight, you receive a 50% state tax credit for the total amount of your gift. You may even qualify for a federal tax deduction (for taxpayers who choose to itemize; check with your tax advisor).

Please consult your tax advisor regarding questions specific to tax filing and to determining final out of pocket cost.

 

Quick Facts:
    • Interested? FIRST: Contact Bethany bblake@harborlighthomes.org for credit availability – we do sell out!!
    • Minimum of $1,000 – cash, check or credit card
    • Gifts of stock or in-kind goods or services DO NOT qualify
    • IRA distributions (including Required Minimum Distributions) do qualify if sent directly to HH
    • CITC contributions must be received by HH by 12/31
    • Made in one gift or installments throughout the year
    • No goods or services received in exchange for the gift
    • Qualified donations are claimed for the same year the donation is received
    • CITC is available to individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations who make a qualified donation. (Out of state donors must file a non-resident return in MA to receive the tax credit in the form of a refund).
    • Donors who have no tax liability will receive a refund.
    • Donor Advised Funds: Most DAF managers do NOT participate in CITC. Contact Bethany for more information bblake@harborlighthomes.org
    • Banks: Great way to improve Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)

 

Learn more about the CITC State Program
Learn more about the state-wide impact of CITC

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Planned Giving

Considering Harborlight Homes in your estate planning is a meaningful way to create a legacy of transformational change in our region, impacting future generations.

Harborlight would be honored to be remembered in this way and would be a judicious steward of funds entrusted to us.

We recommend that you first speak with your estate attorney and accountant about what kind of giving option is best for you. Please contact us to discuss your legacy wishes and how we might work with you and your planner to endure these funds are invested in HCP’s work in the way you intend. Please call Bethany Blake, Philanthropy & Marketing Manager at (978) 922-1305 or email bblake@harborlighthomes.org

Examples of Options to Consider:

Gifts of Stocks and Bonds

Donating appreciated securities, including stocks or bonds, is an easy and tax-effective way for you to make a gift to our organization.

Transfer of Stock

Gifts of Real Estate

Donating appreciated real estate, such as a home, vacation property, undeveloped land, farmland, or commercial property can assist HCP in myriad ways.

Gifts of Retirement Assets

Donating part or all of your unused retirement assets such as a gift from your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), pension or other tax-deferred plan is another way in which to make a gift to HCP.

Gifts of Cash

A gift of cash is a simple and easy way for you to make a gift.

Gifts of Insurance

A gift of all or part of your life insurance policy is an excellent way to make a gift to charity. If you have a life insurance policy that has outlasted its original purpose, consider making a gift of your insurance policy.

 

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