Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, A Brush with Kindness
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, A Brush with Kindness in its St. Paul, MN research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity's A Brush with Kindness program preserves homeownership by pairing staff and volunteers with low-income families, veterans, and seniors to complete critical exterior repairs and painting. Services are provided at no cost to qualifying homeowners. The program serves both Minneapolis and Saint Paul metro area residents.
No cash grant, labor and materials provided by Habitat volunteers and staff. Value of work depends on project scope.
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for St. Paul, MN, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City of St. Paul Healthy Homes Program Up to $50,000 grant
- City of St. Paul Power of Home Program Up to $50,000 grant
- City of Saint Paul CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Varies by project; typically $10,000-$35,000
- Ramsey County Critical Repair Grant Up to $10,000 grant
Key Details
- Free critical home repairs and exterior painting for LMI homeowners
- Serves low-income families, veterans, and seniors in Twin Cities metro
- Volunteer-staffed, project capacity is limited each year
- Covers exterior painting, critical repairs, accessibility improvements
- Email abwk@tchabitat.org or call 612-788-8169 for application
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Proof of military service (DD-214) and, for disability-based grants, your VA disability rating letter.
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Rolling
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Frequently asked questions
What audience tags are recorded for Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, A Brush with Kindness in St. Paul?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It carries a senior-related tag. It carries a veteran-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, A Brush with Kindness in St. Paul, MN?
Confirm the application route directly with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 612-788-8169. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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