Washougal – Evergreen Habitat for Humanity’s “A Brush with Kindness” program is making its way to Washougal. The nationwide program is for low-income homeowners in need of exterior home repair, and provides volunteer labor and donated materials to complete projects. Work included in the program can be minor exterior repairs, painting, weather stripping, brush removal, wheelchair ramps and landscaping.
Applying for the home repair program is a multi-step process that takes one to four months. To qualify, homeowners must have an income within 35 to 60 percent of the local median, own their home and have homeowner’s insurance. Selection criteria for the program is based on need, willingness and ability to accept financial responsibility and willingness to partner with Habitat for Humanity. A Brush with Kindness is funded by a $5,000 grant from the Camas-Washougal Community Chest, and Evergreen Habitat for Humanity aims to perform five projects or more within the Washougal area. Funds are available immediately and the project is expected to continue into 2019.
Homeowners interested in applying can email info@ehfh.org or call 360-737-1759 ext. 208, or stop by the Evergreen Habitat for Humanity office, 10811 S.E. Second St., Vancouver.
