A Brush with Kindness

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 60% 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
Income Guidelines
The homeowner’s annual gross (before taxes) income must be below the maximum income shown in the chart.

2012 Income Guidelines
 Family Size
   60% of Median Income
 One  $26,040 ($2,170 / month)
 Two  $29,760 ($2,480 / month)
 Three  $33,480 ($2,790 / month)
 Four  $37,140 ($3,095 / month)
 Five  $40,140 ($3,345 / month)

For more information, email or call 504-861-2077.


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