Ability Housing relies upon the support of the community to keep the rents affordable to individuals and families with extremely limited incomes.  Formerly homeless families usually have very low incomes.  Adults with disabilities relying upon Supplemental Security Income live on very fixed incomes.

We need you support so that these persons can live in a quality home with a rent they can afford.

 

Donor Appreciation

Ability Housing greatly appreciates the support of all donors - big and small.  Here are some of the ways we recognize our supporters.

Naming Opportunities

Major donors are offered the opportunity to honor or memorialize a loved one or special friend through naming opportunities at each of our properties.

Publication Recognition

Ability Housing believes all donors should receive the maximum recognition possible.  Therefore, donors are regularly listed in "The Open Door", the agency newsletter which is mailed to thousands of local households and business.

Benefactors Club

A special recognition program for those making major gifts in support of our mission.  Donors at this level are recognized on the agency website, at all special events and in all publications.

• Principal Benefactor    $50,000+
• Major Benefactor         $25,000 - $49,999
• Benefactor                   $10,000 - $24,999

 

Key Club

Donors that contribute more than $500 per year are welcomed as members of the Key Club.  There are several levels of recognition within the Key Club...

• Major Sponsor            $2,500 - $9,999 annually
• Sponsor                     $1,000 - $2,499 annually
• Member                     $500 - $999 annually

 

Independence Club

All donors of planned gifts or bequests - regardless of amount - are welcomed to the Independence Club.

 

Donor Recognition Wall

The Donor Recognition Wall is located in the lobby of Ability Housing's main office.  All members of the Benefactors Club and Independence Club are recognized..

 

                 

How Gifts Are Used

Ability Housing is a very efficient organization.  Over 90% of all expenditures go directly to programs.

Donations are invested in the next property to be developed and to support the operation of existing properties so that extremely low income families can afford the rent.

The Rent Club
Provide rental assistance to keep rents affordable for residents with extremely low incomes

Average subsidy $266/mo

The Maintenance Club
Maintain the high quality of the homes and/or fund a reserve to pay for major repairs and replacements

Routine maintenance $250/mo/unit

A schedule of major repairs and replacements can be provided upon request

The Bonfire Club
Help pay-down mortgages to save interest expenses on CASA properties.  Interest savings can be worth double their cash value due to the interest savings.