1. Is Black Women Build – Baltimore a 501(c)(3)?
Yes.
2. Can I deduct my donation to Black Women Build – Baltimore on my income taxes?
If you itemize your deductions, you may be able to deduct charitable contributions of money or property made to qualified organizations. Only donations actually made before the close of the tax year would be eligible.
3. Do you send a donation tax receipt?
We use Givebutter to securely process our one-time and monthly gifts. You will receive both a transaction receipt and a PDF tax receipt with every donation.
If you mail in a check we will send your donation receipt via USPS unless email address is provided.
Visit our Donation and Fundraising Policy page for additional information.
4. How can I cancel my recurring donation?
If you initiated your recurring donation using PayPal prior to April 1, 2024, you can manage your donation through your PayPal account. Visit this PayPal help file to learn how. If you initiated your recurring donation after April 1, 2024, please reference the instructions below.
Credit Card
If your recurring donation has been made via credit card there is a link to edit/manage your recurring plan in all Givebutter receipts.
If you need additional support please contact us at hello@blackwomenbuild,.org
5. How does this program work?
Please visit our How to Apply page for program details!
6. Do I need money to buy the house?
Yes, you will need a minimum of $2,500 for your down payment.
Please visit our How to Apply page for more detail.
7. How much are your houses?
The cost of our homes depends on the size. Currently we homes priced between $100,000 - $250,000 in three of our four Project locations.
See our Inventory page for details.
8. How big is the house?
Our Sarah Ann houses are aproximately 800 square feet, Etting Street Project houses are two bedroom, one bath homes and are about 1000 square feet. Laurens Street Project houses are 2+ bedroom and 1.5 bath, and our Division Street houses have both 3, 4 & 5 bedroom houses.
9. A lot of people talk about ‘flipping houses’ is that what this is?
No, we believe in building community with whom you work and where you live. Therefore, you must stay in the house at least five years before you can sell it. We think you will love living next to and around those of us who have worked together to rebuild this block, and will want to stay even after the five years is up.
10. Can I hire you to make repairs or renovations to my house?
At this time. we are focused exclusively building Participant homes.
11. Do you have any Job Openings?
We are always happy to hear from Skilled Building Professionals for future opportunities. If you have interest, and the relevant skills, please send a resume & cover letter to hello@blackwomenbuild.org.
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mailing address:
P.O. Box 16564
Baltimore, MD 21217
mailing address:
P.O. Box 16564
Baltimore, MD 21217
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Black Women Build-Baltimore is an equal employer. You do not need to identify as Black or a woman to apply but as a mission-based organization, we center Black women.
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