ABWK Launch Expected in August
A Brush With Kindness is a house-preservation initiative that focuses on minor repairs, painting, weather-stripping and landscaping. This is primarily an exterior program.(window replacement included in this scope). Each project selected can be completed is approximately 2-5 days.
Habitat for Humanity for San Luis Obispo County is preparing to launch this program and we need projects and volunteers! We will open the application process in late September. We will not be selecting projects involving mobile homes at this time.
Volunteer Requirements
Just like with our regular build volunteers, beginners are welcome! Good news too, is that we can accept younger volunteers with this program, 14+, because this isn't a construction site. Sign-up process is the same, but mention ABWK in your subject line:
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Project Application Requirements
To apply with HFHSLOCO you will need to meet these minimum requirements to submit your request for ABWK Team to come to your home.
1. You must be the homeowner and be able to provide documentation.
2. Ability to Parner with Habitat. Habitat calls this "sweat equity" and it can be as simple as providing water or holding a ladder. Volunteers enjoy working along-side you on the project, meeting and sharing the experience together.
3. You must have homeowners insurance and provide proof.
4. Income verification will be required to substantiate need (three months of pay stubs from all working family members).
5. Ability to repay material costs for most projects. Habitat for Humanity preserves the dignity of all people. We are a hand-up not a hand-out program. Repayment is calculated on an individual basis and is supstantially below market value in most cases based on material availability through our restores and donations. Repayment may be as low as $20 per month. In some cases repayment may not apply.
If you feel your home is in need of ABWK and you meet the minimum requirements, you may contact the office to learn more about the application process. Contact number is 782-0687 or you can come by our location at 187 Tank Farm Road in San Luis Obispo and pick-up an application. Please bring the required documentation with you as no applications will be distributed without verification of minimum requirements.
Churches
This is a great way to get involved with Habitat. Your members can be helped by your participation, encourage both volunteers and applicants to ABWK. We can work together to serve our community! Projects can range in cost from $500 to $5,000 dollars. Your congregation or parrish may be able to raise the entire project cost for a family or church member who is currently living in a substandard situation or whose home is no longer safe. Help us reach out and find these families. Be a part of a solution for a hard-working family! |
