About The Program
Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity's A Brush With Kindness is a locally-operated program serving low-income homeowners who struggle to maintain the exterior of their homes. A Brush With Kindness ensures that families live in safe and well maintained homes. Currently we are working in the Port Charlotte neighborhood between Conway Blvd.., Easy St. and US41.
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How The Program Works
- Groups of volunteers help homeowners with exterior maintenance. This typically includes painting, minor exterior repairs, landscaping, weatherization and exterior clean-up.
- Homeowners are selected based on income, need, and willingness to partner.
- In addition to volunteers, Habitat uses donated materials and takes no profit for their services.
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Why It Matters
This work is important because it...
1. Helps ensure families are living in safe and well-maintained homes.
2. Restores the homeowner dignity and pride of homeownership.
This kind of homeowner-by-homeowner approach translates into stronger neighborhoods and communities.
Many low-income homeowners live in challenging circumstances which create issues that are beyond what they can handle alone. You may know of a neighbor, or parent or grand parent struggling to keep their home in a livable condition. Homeowners must often choose between paying for food, medication, taxes, and basic utilities.
When basic family expenses exceed income month after month, home maintenance is the usual casualty. Years of deferred maintenance can cause a downward spiral of home deterioration and unsafe living conditions. Outside forces also play a role in putting the squeeze on low-income homeowners. Often they are faced with city code violations and homeowner insurance cancellation when their home is in disrepair.
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How To Apply
If you or someone you know is interested in applying for Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity's A Brush With Kindness Program contact:
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Families Served
Since 1987
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Main Office
1750 Manzana Ave.
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Ph: (941)-639-3162
Fax: (941)-639-7414
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