A Brush with Kindness

Habitat for Humanity's A Brush with Kindness is a locally-operated program serving low-income homeowners who need help maintaining the exterior of their homes.

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 most importantly, help preserve affordable housing stock.

Habitat for Humanity of Summit County wants to help families be warm, safe and dry. Projects are completed April through November.

Eligibility Requirements

*Because of restricted funding opportunities, we can only accept applications from Barberton homeowners at this time.

1. Single family homes

2. The homeowner must occupy the home as their primary residence

3. Income must be below 80% of the Summit County Area Median Income guidelines

4. All property taxes must be paid and up to date and property must not be in danger of foreclosure

Applying for A Brush with Kindness

A Brush with Kindness (ABWK) is an exterior home repair program with a zero percent interest loan repayment.

The amount of your loan will include the final cost of the materials used in the repairs. All homeowners will also be required to complete sweat equity hours.

Click here to download application.