Table Host FAQ

Hearts for Housing Goals

Habitat’s goal is to raise more than $50,000 at the Hearts for Housing Breakfast on
September 30, 2026, in support of our homeowner services, home building, and community
efforts.

Just in case you have questions:

• Q: Do I have to buy a table?
  A: No! Attendance is free, and an amazing breakfast from the Conference Center is
  included. We do ask for donations, though, and we hope that any donation will more than
  cover the cost of the event.
• Q: Do I have to register myself as a Table Host?
  A: Yes, please! It makes the final count easier if you include yourself in the registration. Its
  also good practice in case your guests have any questions about the process.
• Q: How many guests can be seated at my table?
  A: We ask that you fill a table of ten, so you will need to fill your table with nine guests and
  yourself. We will send you a list of your registered guests closer to the Hearts for Housing
  Breakfast.
• Q: Can I sign up to be a table host for more than one table?
  A: Yes! Just let us know the number of tables you will fill for the event.
• Q: Will there be a keynote speaker?
  A: No. We chose to give more time to our homeowners and presenters at our event. We
  find that approach is a more effective way to share our mission and our message.
• Q: Am I supposed to send my guests a registration link?
  A: Yes. As a table captain, please ask your guests to register online at this link. You may
  also register your guests after they confirm they are joining you.
• Q: How do my guests pay for the breakfast?
  A: No one has to pay anything to attend the Hearts for Housing Breakfast. The event is free.
  However, the Breakfast is Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County’s primary fundraising event,
  and during the program, everyone will be asked to make a gift by filling out their giving
  envelope or scanning the QR code. There are many options for giving, so there is a level or
  option that suits any wallet. Please make sure that your invited guests know that this is a
  fundraising breakfast with the goal of raising money to support Kitsap Habitat’s vital mission
  of housing families in need here in our community.
• Q: Someone in my network wants to know how much they would be expected to
  donate. Is there a minimum expected donation?
  A: There is no minimum expected donation. Habitat has a goal of raising more than $50,000
  for the breakfast. There are many levels and options for giving to Habitat, we are confident
  that there is a gift level for anyone that wants to give a gift. You can share this response
  with your potential guest and also share with them your personal goals for your own table’s
  support.
• Q: Why are you asking for my guest’s mailing addresses and phone numbers when I
  register them? Can’t I just give you mine?
  A: While we send the majority of our pre-breakfast communication and reminders via email,
  we will send gift acknowledgments and thank you letters via postal mail. We will also make
  thank you phone calls after the breakfast. If you don’t have a physical address or phone
  number for your guest, you might consider asking them to register themselves. We will
  never share or sell you or your guests contact information.
• Q: Are the gifts made by my friends who cannot attend the Breakfast connected to
  my table?
  A: Absolutely, if we know that your friend is connected to you! If you have friends, family, or
  co-workers that make a gift in lieu of attendance, make sure they put your name in the
  comment field or indicate it in the mailed check, so we can connect the gift to you. You can
  also email smichlitsch@kitsaphabitat.org with your friends’ names, and we will make sure any
  donations they make are connected to your table.
• Q: How can I see who I have already registered for my table?
  A: Email us at smichlitsch@kitsaphabitat.org, and we will send you the list of guests you
  have already registered. Closer to the breakfast, we will send a guest list to each table host
  so you can make sure the list is accurate and make any changes that might be needed.
  Sorry, we do not have a way for you to see your registered guests online at this time. We
  are working on it!!
• Q: Can I make an annual pledge and pay it monthly?
  A: Absolutely! We would also gladly welcome you to our annual Hope Builders Club
  program. Gifts can be paid on a monthly basis, please just indicate on the giving envelope
  that you would like your gift to be paid in monthly installments. Guests will need to provide
  their credit card information on the giving envelope they receive at the breakfast and
  indicate monthly payments. Kitsap Habitat will charge the provided envelope monthly over
  12 months.