"A Brush With Kindness" (ABWK) is a new program that our affiliate launched in 2008. This unique program allows groups like yours - church, business and community groups - to volunteer and financially support short term home-repair projects for low-income and elderly homeowners, while providing an opportunity to make a lasting impact. The concept of the program is to connect the right people (those with a need and those who can help) and rejuvenate homes with...you got it...a brush of kindness.
ABWK allows Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads to impact more families. Volunteers assist with minor home repairs and painting. Each homeowner seeking assistance is required to submit an application. Many of the projects will focus on senior citizens, disabled individuals, and single parent families.
The main difference in ABWK project and a regular Habitat build is they generally only last a few days. Low income homeowners who would like to enlist the help of A Brush With Kindness can submit an application. After the application is received, it is reviewed by a committee to verify the need and that the applicant meets the criteria. Click here to download an application. Please return it to 900 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA 23504.
Sponsorships are a necessary facet of the Brush with Kindness program, and there are many opportunities to sponsor a project within South Hampton Roads and have an immediate impact on the recipient. Typically, volunteer groups are asked to sponsor the cost of the materials used on the home repair project upon which they work. Partial sponsorships are available and can range from $1000 to $3000. Sponsorships provide the basic resources needed for the minor repairs or construction projects such as handicap ramps or grab bars. If you are part of a group that can donate time for a few days, or financial and material resources, please select "A Brush With Kindness" on our secure Contact Form.