An Expansion Project for Pets and People
Dear Community Family,
Here at Heritage Humane Society, we’re on the homestretch of trading hard hats and hammers for a long overdue expanded and upgraded shelter to serve rapidly growing Greater Williamsburg. We’re at a critical need for your compassionate assistance.
Please, we need your help!
This essential community resource serves each one of us. From caring for abused or neglected animals in desperate need of care and taking in heartbreaking surrenders to lifesaving treatments and ultimately connecting neighbors with their furry (and sometimes not so furry) companions, HHS serves a role in all of our lives either directly or indirectly.
With construction finishing soon, we’re in great need of raising $50,000. If you and all of our community members come together to contribute, we will receive a matching gift of $50,000! This vital contribution will particularly help cover the unexpected expenses that can pop up during construction projects such as the unplanned overhead joists replacements and the unbudgeted major new power line desperately needed after the shelter recently lost all power for a full day.
Will you help us?
Please, click here to donate online. If you prefer to write a check, please include “Community Gift Match” in the memo line and mail it to 430 Waller Mill Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185.
As your community resource, we invite you to see real-time updates here on our website or even schedule a hardhat tour, which are by appointment only.
On behalf of all of our amazing and dedicated staff, volunteers, and our HHS pets searching for their fur-ever homes, thank you!
Sincerely,
Kimberly Laska, CAWA
Executive Director
Pretty. Rescued in 2021. She was one of the first dogs to put her paws in our new multipurpose classroom.
Learn More and Contribute
Help pave the way and leave a lasting legacy at Heritage Humane Society. There are a few more naming opportunities and gifts of $2,500 or more will be recognized in the expansion project materials unless designated anonymous.
Gifts of stocks and securities are welcome, as well as direct distributions from retirement accounts for those that qualify. We encourage you to speak with your tax or financial advisors to best decide how you want to make your gift.
*Heritage Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Tax ID # 54-1641580
This Week’s Expansion Updates:
October 26, 2021
October 22, 2021
October 20, 2021
October 14, 2021
October 12, 2021
Have Questions?
Fill out our online interest form and we will contact you to discuss the project in more detail!
FAQ’s
What is the campaign goal?
The goal is to raise $1.8 million to begin construction. We have raised $1.7 million so far, but to get to our goal, we need your help!
Is my gift tax deductible?
Yes, Heritage Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and gifts are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Tax ID# 54-1641580
Are gifts of stocks accepted?
Yes, gifts of stock can often have substantial tax advantages for you. We encourage you to speak with your tax or financial advisors to best decide how you want to make your gift.
When is the money due?
Gifts can be paid out over a year to three year period.
Will there be naming opportunities?
Yes, we have a number of naming opportunities remaining for this project! Fill out the online interest form above so that our Executive Director, Kimberly Laska, can discuss them in more detail with you.