Thank you for considering a contribution to Homes First!. We rely on the kind financial support of our community to provide low-cost housing in Thurston County. Through the generosity of people like you, we have developed more than 42 living spaces since  1990.  We depend on the support of our friends in the community to fund our programs. All gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

We promise to be good stewards of your gifts!  Donate Now by clicking this button:

Celebration Donation

Celebration Donation, an innovative way to honor, thank, and remember people you care about while helping low-income families and individuals in our community.

Use a Celebration Donation to commemorate the holidays or recognize birthdays, milestones, and special achievements. It is also a gracious expression of gratitude or a meaningful memorial for someone who has cared deeply about housing advocacy.

Your gift will make an important difference in the lives of the under-served in our community and be truly appreciated.

Combined Fund Drive

Are you an employee of the State of Washington? The Combined Fund Drive offers the security and convenience you expect when making a donation to your favorite charity. You can choose a monthly payroll deduction, write a check, go online, make a one time pledge or fill out a paper form. Homes First! CFD Registration Number is 0316512. Make a difference every month!

Employer Matching Gifts

Do You Know?

Many employers will match gifts to a non-profit organization given by employees and spouses, even if they are retired.

When considering a donation to Homes First! in the coming year, simply check with your personnel office to obtain the necessary form, complete it, and send in along with your gift or pledge payment to double or triple your gift!.

Leave a Lasting Gift

A bequest is a gift made through your will or living trust and is a popular type of deferred gift. You may designate your gift to Homes First! where your donation will used to provide support for Homes First! service in our community. Your bequest is your lasting legacy to Homes First! and its mission to create affordable homes in Thurston County. As you consider a bequest to Homes First!, you and your attorney may find it helpful to have the following wording for different types of bequest provisions:

Percentage of Estate for Unrestricted Purposes

I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Homes First! , a nonprofit in Olympia, WA, _____ percent (%) of the rest, residue and remainder of my estate as an unrestricted gift to be used in the area of greatest need at the time the gift is received.

A Specific Amount for Unrestricted Purposes

I hereby give, devise and bequeath to Homes First!, a nonprofit in Olympia, WA, the sum of _______ dollars ($ ) as an unrestricted gift to be used in the area of greatest need at the time the gift is received.

Put Your Home Into a Trust for Homes First!

If you transfer your house to a living trust, it will not be part of your probate estate when you die. You can specify in the trust deed that the trustee is to transfer the house to your intended heir the day after you die. By contrast, it could take months, or even longer, to transfer title to the house if it passes under your will and a probate court takes jurisdiction over it.

We can help you stay in your house for your lifetime and then help others in the future through your generous donation to Homes First!

For more information on the advantages of putting your home in trust, click HERE.