A Brush With Kindness

About the program

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 providing affordable housing and assisting communities as well as families.
 
How we do it

Groups of volunteers help homeowners with exterior maintenance. This typically includes 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.
 
Why it matters
 
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 help homeowners maintain equity in their homes.
 
How do I apply?
 
If you live in BEND, and your income falls within the qualification guidelines outlined on this application, complete the application and return to our office.
 
Spanish version application. - BEND ESPANOL
 
If you live in CROOK COUNTY, and your income falls within the qualification guidelines outlined on this application, complete the application and return it to the Bend office.
 
Crook Co. Spanish version application. - CROOK COUNTY ESPANOL
 
For more information, Sheila Pyott, NRI Manager,  spyott@bendhabitat.org, or call 541.385.5387 x105.
 
A Brush With Kindness was founded by Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and Valspar. A national partner since 2002, the Valspar Foundation provides paint to Habitat affiliates across the United States and provides financial support for Habitat’s A Brush With Kindness nationwide program.