Give the Gift of Housing

Ways You Can Help

Property owners may be able to support this ministry by:

• Donating a house or residential property to Align

• Allowing Align to use a home for an agreed period

• Offering a property through a long-term or below-market lease

• Including Align in an estate plan or bequest

• Donating vacant land that may support future housing

• Providing financial support for repairs, utilities, insurance, furnishings, or property maintenance

Each proposed property arrangement will be reviewed individually to determine whether it is suitable, safe, financially sustainable, and consistent with Align’s mission.

How the Home May Be Used

Depending on the property and community need, a donated home could be used to provide:

• Transitional or temporary housing

• Emergency respite housing

• Housing for an individual or family moving out of homelessness

• Mentoring and case-management support

• Connections to employment, education, benefits, healthcare, and permanent housing

• Relationships with caring Christian volunteers and local churches

• Voluntary opportunities for prayer, Bible study, church involvement, and conversations about the Gospel

Housing and essential services are provided with dignity and compassion. Participation in religious activities is voluntary and is not required as a condition of receiving assistance.

What Happens Next?

Before accepting a property, Align may review:

• Ownership and title

• Mortgages, liens, leases, or other restrictions

• Property condition and needed repairs

• Zoning and permitted use

• Insurance, taxes, utilities, and maintenance costs

• Environmental or safety concerns

• Whether the property fits Align’s programs and long-term capacity

Acceptance of any property is subject to review and approval by Align Western New York. Property owners should speak with their own attorney, accountant, or tax adviser regarding the legal and tax consequences of any proposed gift.