A Brush With Kindness (ABWK)

A Brush With Kindness is a nation-wide program serving low-income homeowners impacted by age, disability and family circumstances who struggle to maintain the exterior of their homes (includes maintenance/repair services such as painting, minor exterior repairs, landscaping, and exterior clean-up).

It compliments Habitat's core building program. It allows us to serve a larger population than we currently serve, yet follows the same basic tenets for eligibility (need, ability to pay, willingness to partner). It is a direct fit with CMHFH's strategic plan to exponentially increase the number of families served.

It uses volunteers, donated materials and no interest loans to makes repairs affordable, helping low-income homeowners continue to live independently and securely in their homes.

Does Your Home Qualify?

Homeowner Participation Requirements

· You must have been a homeowner in St. Cloud for the past 12 months

· You must have homeowner insurance and be current with your property taxes

· You must agree to be home at all times there are volunteers on site.

· All able-bodied residents in your home (including yourself) will volunteer alongside other volunteers during the project.

· You must not intend to sell the home for three years after completion of the project (except for special circumstances, e.g. illness).

· You will be honest on the application and disclose all information needed during the application process.

· You must fall at or below the income limits below

Stearns & Benton	1 Person	2 Persons	3 Persons	4 Persons	5 Persons
60% of income	28,080	32,100	36,120	40,080	43,320

Sherburne & Wright	1 Person	2 Persons	3 Persons	4 Persons	5 Persons
60% of income	35,280	40,320	45,360	50,400	54,480

If you can agree to every statement above, please apply for our program!

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed twice a year for projects each Spring and Fall.

Applications for Spring 2011 are now being accepted.
Click on the PDF below to Download the Application. Please complete the application and mail it to the Central Minnesota Habitat for Humanity office at: 777 Lincoln Avenue NE, St. Cloud, MN 56304