A Brush With Kindness

Habitat for Humanity’s A Brush with Kindness is a locally-operated program serving low-income homeowners who struggle to maintain the exterior of their homes. The program is a holistic approach to provide affordable housing and to assist the communities and families living within them.

Groups of volunteers help homeowners with exterior maintenance, typically including: painting, minor exterior repairs, landscaping, weatherization and exterior clean-up. Habitat selects partner families based on income, need and willingness to partner. In addition to volunteers, Habitat uses donated materials and takes no profit for their services. Payments made by the homeowners are placed in a revolving fund to help A Brush with Kindness serve others in need.

A Brush with Kindness ensures that families live in safe and well-maintained homes. The program is designed to revitalize the appearance of the neighborhood, encourage connections within the community, and most importantly, to help preserve affordable housing stock.