Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley is growing a visionary giving campaign alongside leaders of the real estate community in our region called Sell a Home, Help Build a Home. This campaign allows real estate agents and their clients to donate a percentage of each home sale to Habitat for Humanity RFV to build affordable homes together with workforce families. We have designed this campaign to align the real estate community with our mission of building affordable homes to sustain our community and keep our workers local.

This voluntary commitment to donate to Habitat for Humanity RFV is a way for the real estate community to impact the local affordable housing crisis directly. A coalition of real estate agents have committed to donate 1% of their net sales commission after the brokers split to Habitat for Humanity RFV (a cumulative minimum of $250 is required). We foresee this campaign building momentum for years to come, and we intend to track the campaign’s progress and accomplishments along the way. 

There is a unique benefit for donors of this program - REALTORS®, buyers, and sellers alike - each donation can be eligible for Enterprise Zone tax credit and charitable deductions. The State of Colorado’s Enterprise Zone designation for our developments provides significant tax benefits for monetary gifts over $250. Donations to Habitat For Humanity RFV are unique in that 100% of the donation goes directly to the costs of building because our operating model is for operational costs to be covered by sales of repurposed goods and building materials at the Habitat ReStore in Glenwood Springs.

This is an ongoing campaign, and we will continue to welcome all new sign-ups to help combat the affordable housing crisis. Benefits of joining the campaign include:

We invite you to join us in this important work! Please reach out to JasonS@HabitatRoaringFork.org to find out how you can get involved in this groundbreaking giving program today.

The goal of the 1% campaign is to provide local real estate brokers with a meaningful way to support Habitat for Humanity through voluntary giving, while also creating a recognizable brand that these brokers are using their expertise in real estate to make this a better community for all. Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley will recognize your support and partnership in solving the housing crisis by sharing and acknowledging your contributions in several ways:

Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley’s currently has four opportunities for giving. As a 1%er, you can choose which program or neighborhood is most meaningful to you, and direct your giving accordingly.

Choose between directing your gift towards:

Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley’s operating model is for net revenue from the ReStore to cover the affiliate’s overhead expenses, which means that all donations go directly toward building homes. Additionally, Habitat has been awarded Enterprise Zone status for their current housing initiatives, which means a large part of your donation comes back to you through charitable deductions and a Colorado income tax credit, significantly reducing the after-tax cost of donations. (Please review the accompanying Enterprise Zone Tax Credit info sheet for more information.)

This will allow brokers to generate custom social media posts, newspaper ads, branding, and content for newsletters. Use standards for the campaign logo will be provided. The standard copy will provide an informational starting point for you to add on to or embellish to your liking to supplement whatever content you wish to share regarding the campaign.

All 1% donors will be provided content periodically with data and insights about the crisis our region is experiencing and the impact that this group is making. We will include information about Habitat for Humanity developments, stories of our homeowners, volunteer opportunities, and campaign progress. Habitat also intends to start a Brokers Council with one representative from each agency to ensure your voices are heard in this Campaign.

Email us at Jason@HabitatRoaringFork.org to learn more, ask questions, or give us feedback!

Coldwell Banker Mason Morse has taken an extra step in finding solutions to the affordable housing crisis. They are matching their brokers 1% donations. We cannot thank the leadership at Coldwell Banker Mason Morse enough for their unprecedented commitment.