Brush With Kindness

Habitat for Humanity in Union County is a non-profit ecumenical Christian ministry that works to build decent, safe, affordable housing for people who meet certain income guidelines. Volunteers are also willing to assist current homeowners who qualify under similar income guidelines with “A Brush with Kindness” program for small projects that would improve the appearance, safety, or energy efficiency of their home.

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Project may involve:

  • Exterior repairs to doors, windows, porches, ect.

  • painting and/or siding repair

  • minor structural repairs

  • installation of handicap accessible ramps and railings

  • other necessary home repairs

Projects may not involve:

  • Roofing

  • Elective re-construction or remodeling projects

  • Re-decorating projects or unnecessary aesthetic changes

Applicants must meet 3 criteria:

  • Need

Currently living in a home in unsafe or otherwise poor conditions

Unable to perform the repairs themselves

Unable to afford to pay someone to do the repairs

Fall below listed income levels - based on 80% of Median Family Income

1-2 Persons $61,520

3-7 Persons $70,748

8 Persons 73,300

  • Willingness to accept financial responsibility

Be up to date on mortgage and property tax payments

The family must be able to pay in full upon completion for the products needed for the project.

  • Willingness to partner with Habitat

Family must be willing to assist volunteers with the project to the extent that they are physically able to do so.

The family must obtain and provide the required documentation and information by the given deadlines.