New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity (NOAHH) is addressing blight through our new A Brush with Kindness (ABWK) program.  ABWK is an exterior home preservation service that provides painting, landscaping and minor repair services for homeowners in need. It helps low-income homeowners who struggle to maintain the exterior of their homes, reclaim their homes with pride and dignity. 

Scope of Work

• Exterior painting
• Exterior handicap ramps and other accessibility needs
• Minor exterior repairs
• Yard clean-up & landscaping
• Sidewalk repairs

Homeowner Requirements

• Owner occupied, single-family home
• House income less than 80% of the area median income
• Must be willing to partner with NOAHH
• Must be unable to afford necessary home improvements and or unable to complete the tasks due to age, disability or circumstance
• Complete an ABWK application
• Currently ABWK projects focus on where NOAHH is building
• Complete sweat equity hours
  • Homeowner and/or household members must complete 8 hours prior to NOAHH working on their ABWK project
  • Homeowner and/or household members must be present and engaged at their home while NOAHH and volunteers are working on their repairs
• Payment prior to work being performed
  • Up front payment corresponds to the homeowners income bracket
    • 0-20% area median income (AMI) = $50
    •  21-40% AMI = $100
    • 41-60% AMI= $200