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What is "A Brush With Kindness?"            

A Brush with Kindness is a program of LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity that helps low-income homeowners by offering home repairs or upgrades.  Volunteer teams work to improve the condition of homes by performing repairs at minimal costs to homeowners who would be unable to complete home repairs on their own.  Homeowners are expected to provide sweat equity 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 community development through the repair or upgrade of homes.  Repairs are offered at the discretion of A Brush with Kindness.  Supplies, tools, and labor are offered at a minimal charge.

Am I Eligible?

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

Program Requirements

  • Must own and occupy a home that needs and could benefit from short-term repairs or upgrades.
  • Must meet the income guidelines as established by LCHFH (less than 60% of the LaGrange County median family income).
  • Must be willing to partner with LCHFH.
  • Must be unable to afford necessary home improvements and unable to complete them otherwise due to age, disability, or circumstance.
  • Must own and occupy a home in LaGrange County.

How do I Apply?

In order to apply for A Brush with Kindness, you must fill out an application.  Applications are accepted based on our volunteer availability.

To receive an application, please call the LCHFH office at 463-8519 or e-mail montarnold@lagrangehabitat.org, and an application will be mailed to you.

In order to complete the application, you will need to provide copies of the following items:

  • Your most recent property tax bill or statement.
  • Your most recent copy of your mortgage statement.
  • Documentation for all salaries/paychecks received by occupants of the home in need of repair.
  • Documentation of any additional or supplemental income (social security, disability, child support, alimony, etc.).
  • A description of the requested repairs of upgrades.
  • A completed LCHFH consent form.

You will also need to provide:

  • Name, mailing address, and telephone number of your current employer.
  • Name, mailing address and telephone number of your past employer if you have been employed at your current job for less than 2 years.

What are the 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 in the chart below.  *

  Family Size
Annual Income
1
           $24,100
2
           $27,500
3
           $30,800
4
           $34,300
5
           $37,000
6
           $39,800
7
           $42,600
8
           $45.300

       

*These figures are accurate in January, 2011; please contact the LCHFH office for the current family income guidelines.

Who do I contact?

If you have questions or would like to receive an application, contact LCHFH at:

LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity109 E. Central Ave., Suite 1, LaGrange, IN 46761

260-463-8519

www.lagrangehabitat.org

 
   
   
   
   
          

LaGrange County Habitat for Humanity
109 E. Central Avenue Suite 1, LaGrange, IN 46761
Tel: (260) 463-8519 - Fax: (260) 463-8519 - E-mail: montarnold@lagrangehabitat.org  


The Habitat for Humanity International web site contains more information on Habitat's history, mission,

volunteer opportunities, and contact information for other Habitat affiliates around the world. 

                                                             Date last updated:  9/8/2011