Wellfleet Needs Housing Angels

We propose that this should be a concern for all who love this beautiful place, we are all a part of this community . We ask that everyone join in finding solutions to our year-round housing crisis. We are looking for major donors who can help us save Wellfleet by donating land, property or significant funds.

Wellfleet’s Affordable Housing Trust is a town entity that is tasked with addressing the housing crisis in the town. The Trust needs money, land and support to accomplish the Town’s housing production goals.

That’s where you come in.

You could make a real difference by:

  • land in Wellfleet

    Donating Money, Land or Houses

    Help to Develop Community Housing

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    Providing a Year Round Rental

    Rent Your Home or Part of Your Home.

  • downtown Wellfleet

    Saying "YIMBY"

    Say “Yes In My Backyard” to Housing Initiatives

Make a donation.

Ways to Donate

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CASH

The easiest way is to send a check. Mail your donation to: Wellfleet Affordable Housing Trust, 300 Main Street, Wellfleet, MA 02667

IRA DONATIONS

Make a tax-free gift to the Wellfleet Affordable Housing Trust (WAFT) directly from your IRA. IRA distributions are exempt from taxable income and qualify for the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) (70 1/2 for those who turned that age prior to 2020). See a sample case here on how you can save on taxes and maximize your giving.

When requesting an IRA distribution, reference WAFT’s tax ID Number 046-001-345.

STOCKS & SECURITIES

Generally, by making a gift of appreciated securities to WAFT, the donor avoids all capital gains taxes and may use the full value of the gift as a tax deduction. Our Tax ID is 046-001-345.

PLANNED GIVING

You can make a difference in the lives of Wellfleet family, friends and neighbors for generations to come through planned gifts. We would greatly appreciate being considered in your Estate Planning. If you would, please do inform us of any planned gift intentions. Thank you.

MATCHING GIFTS

Many companies will match your gift to the Wellfleet Affordable Housing Trust. Contact your human resources department for more information.

OTHER ASSETS

A donation of other appreciable assets, such as land, real estate, art or other personal property offers similar tax advantages.

EVENT SPONSORSHIPS

Sponsor an event and become a Housing Angel! Each year, the Wellfleet Housing Angels summer program seeks to raise both consciousness and funds in support of our affordable housing efforts. Housing Angels sponsorship opportunities are available as a way for individuals and businesses to publicly demonstrate their commitment to helping to find solutions to the Wellfleet housing crisis.

 

How to Donate

Mail your donation to: Wellfleet Affordable Housing Trust, 300 Main Street, Wellfleet, MA 02667

With Questions or for more information, please call the Wellfleet Housing Hotline at (508) 419-4490
or email us at: info@wellfleethousing.org

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Having a stable, secure home roots you to your community giving you access to consistent healthcare, education, work, friends and neighbors. I see how we are interconnected, helping each other in this wonderful community.

- Dr. Barbara Prazak