Does your home need exterior painting or maintenance? You may be eligible for free assistance. In October 2018, Metro Paint-A-Thon transitioned from the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches to Hearts & Hammers.
Hearts & Hammers’ mission is to provide exterior home improvement help for senior citizens, disabled adults and veterans.
Each year, from June 1 to September 21, thousands of volunteers provide exterior painting and maintenance for homeowners throughout the seven-county metro area.
To be eligible, participants must be a homeowner who meets income guidelines, be 60 years or older, have a permanent disability, or be a veteran of the United States Armed Forces or their surviving spouse. The gross monthly household income cannot exceed $2,604 for one person, $3,523 for two people, $4,444 for three people or $5,365 for four. The home must be a single-family home and occupied by the owner.
Homeowners can apply at www.heartsandhammers.org or call 651-636-0797 to have an application mailed.
Hearts & Hammers accepts applications all season long. Applying does not guarantee your home will be selected. Homes are inspected and selected based on availability of volunteers, materials and scope of work.
Hearts & Hammers welcomes volunteer groups from companies, community groups, congregations, families and individuals. If you or a group of friends or coworkers would like to assist a homeowner in need, please call 651-636-0797.