Your gift allows The Haven to support our neighbors facing homelessness as they pursue their path toward stable housing.

We provide respite services for people who are experiencing homelessness or living in extreme poverty in the Charlottesville area, as well as housing support, helping our unhoused neighbors access the resources and programs they need to find housing and stabilize their lives.

The Haven relies on the support and donations of our neighbors, friends, and other generous people in our community. Thank you!

Have a question about The Haven’s new giving platform? Issues setting up your donor account? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Other ways to support The Haven

  • Many donors set up regular donations to The Haven through their bank's online "bill pay" system.

    Make your donation to “The Haven” and mail a check to:

    The Haven
    P.O. Box 273
    Charlottesville, VA 22902

  • You can make a gift directly to The Haven from your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) by specifying our Tax ID of 47-1841856. If your DAF is with Fidelity Charitable, Schwab’s DAFGiving360, or BNY-Mellon Charitable Gift Fund, click here to make a gift directly via The Haven’s DAF Direct portal.

  • A gift of retirement assets, including IRAs and qualified plans (a 401(k), for example), can provide a tax-efficient way to support The Haven. To make The Haven a beneficiary of all or part of a retirement account, it is often a simple process where you complete a new beneficiary designation form from your plan administrator. (Often, this can be done online.) You can modify your beneficiary designation at any time if your circumstances change.

    And, if you are required to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from your retirement assets, you are eligible to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly to The Haven. QCD can be a great way to reduce RMDs and optimize the tax benefits of giving. For specifics about donations of retirement assets, check with your retirement plan administrator or tax advisor for more information.

  • Give securities to support The Haven. Gifts of appreciated stock or bonds may not trigger capital gains taxes. Check with a tax advisor for more information.

    For account details, please contact Kay Comer, Development Manager: kay@thehaven.org or (434) 202-4250 (call or text)

  • Give to The Haven through the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) using the number 200114.

  • A gift of property (such as your home, vacation property, vacant land, farmland, ranch or commercial property) can be a tremendous gift to The Haven. Donations of appreciated real property to The Haven may not trigger capital gains taxes. Check with a tax advisor for more information.

  • Give insurance. Giving your life insurance policy is another way to support The Haven. If your life insurance policy is no longer needed or will no longer benefit your survivors, consider making a gift to help The Haven further our mission.

    Make a bequest. Leave a lasting impact by making a charitable bequest to The Haven, or name The Haven as a beneficiary to a life insurance policy. You can make this gift in your will or trust, directing a donation of cash or personal property to provide hope and practical help for your neighbors in need. We are happy to provide sample bequest language at your request.

Questions?

To learn more about how you can support The Haven, reach out to our Development Manager, Kay Comer, at Kay@thehaven.org or ‪(434) 202-4250‬.

The Haven is a public charity and donations are generally deductible for federal income tax purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our federal tax ID is 47-1841856. Our annual 990 tax form can be found at this link.