What is A Brush with Kindness?

A Brush with Kindness is a program of Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Teton Area that helps low-income homeowners by offering exterior home improvements at low cost. Volunteer teams work to improve the condition of homes by painting, landscaping, and performing minor exterior repairs at minimal costs to homeowners who would be unable to complete home repairs on their own. Able-bodied homeowners are encouraged to work alongside the volunteers in a cooperative effort. This program is for homeowners earning 60 percent or less of the median income (see Income Guidelines).

What Work Do We Do?

A Brush with Kindness focuses primarily on neighborhood beautification through the exterior painting and landscaping of homes. Labor is offered at no cost to homeowners. Minor exterior repairs are offered at the discretion of A Brush with Kindness. Homeowners are responsible for the cost of materials. Habitat can offer interest-free financing for homeowners who are unable to pay for the cost of repairs up front.

Am I Eligible?

A Brush with Kindness partners with low income homeowners based on need and the scope of work.

Program Requirements

• Must own and occupy a home in Teton County, WY that needs short term exterior improvements
• Must meet the income guidelines outlined in this brochure
• Must be willing to partner with Habitat for Humanity
• Must be unable to afford necessary home improvements and unable to complete them due to age, disability, or circumstance

How Do I Apply?

In order to apply for A Brush with Kindness, you must fill out an application. Applications will be reviewed on the first Tuesday of each month while availability lasts. This program will be offered through October 2010, weather permitting. You will be contacted after submitting an application with more details.

To receive an application, please call the Habitat office at 734-0828 or email info@tetonhabitat.org. Click here to download and print ABWK application.

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In order to complete the application you will need to provide:

• Annual income
• Description of the repairs
• Proof of home ownership and homeowner insurance

Income Guidelines

Use the chart below to determine if you meet the income guidelines. Your family’s annual gross (before taxes) income must be below the maximum income shown on the chart below.

For example, if your family is comprised of 5 people (including yourself), and you make less than $57,996 before taxes each year, you meet the income guidelines.

Family Size                        1               2               3                4                5                6                7               8

Maximum Annual      $37,590   $42,960   $48,330   $53,700   $57,996   $62,292   $66,588   $70,884