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A Brush with Kindness

Livingston County Habitat for Humanity · Nonprofit program

Volunteer labor only; homeowner pays for materials. No dollar cap stated.

Livingston County Habitat for Humanity provides volunteer labor for limited home-repair work for existing homeowners, including storm doors and some accessibility repairs. The program is not a cash grant; homeowners pay for materials and the work is subject to income and other eligibility rules.

Last verified: August 16, 2026
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Program details

How it works

A Brush with Kindness is Livingston County Habitat for Humanity’s housing-preservation program for existing homeowners. It uses volunteer labor to complete small repair projects when the organization has enough volunteers and resources.

What the money covers

The program focuses on repairs such as storm doors, ramps, porches, steps, and sidewalk repairs. Some interior repairs are possible. The page says projects that are improvements to the property are not included, and the program does not do large or major repairs such as window replacements, house painting, roofing, remodeling, or regular maintenance.

Amounts and matching

The page does not state a dollar amount. It says homeowners must have a stable legal income and pay for materials. LCHFH provides the labor.

How to apply

Homeowners complete an application, the committee reviews it, then the team performs a site visit to determine whether the project meets criteria, develop a tentative budget, and decide whether it can be completed. Project execution begins only after the homeowner signs the agreement.

Timing and deadlines

The source does not list open and close dates. It says all repairs depend on volunteer availability and resources.

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