The A Brush With Kindness (ABWK) program aims to partner with and provide for interior and exterior home repair services for low-income homeowners in need. ABWK program began in 2010 as the result of a merger with the local Christmas in April/Rebuilding Together Chapter in Sheridan.

A Brush with Kindness

The A Brush With Kindness (ABWK) program aims to partner with and provide home repair services* for low-income homeowners in need.

ABWK program began in 2010 as the result of a merger with the local Christmas in April/Rebuilding Together Chapter in Sheridan.

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*HFHEB is only accepting exterior repairs at this time

Repair Examples

Selection Criteria
1. Demonstrated need
- Safety, heath, and/or code violations to be addressed
- Owns home or is paying a mortgage
2. Ability to pay
- Have a documented family net income, which represents 30% to 60% of the current area medium income (AMI) calculation based on HUD's annual income limits data
- Show reliable source(s) of income
- Have adequate income to sustain no interest monthly payments
- Provide a down payment of 5%
3. Willingness to partner
- Is committed to full partnership on the specified projects
- Understands and fulfills the sweat equity requirements