Operation Paintbrush Offers Free Home Repairs to Those in Need

Does your house need repairs? Are you unable to take care of them yourself? Maybe your neighbor could use some help with upkeep. Check out this great community program:

Henrico County is looking for homes to add to the 2009 project
list of Operation Paintbrush – the free program that coordinates
repainting and minor repairs of county residences whose owners, whether due to age, disability or financial hardship, cannot do the work themselves. Residents and others are encouraged to contact the county to suggest homes for the program.

Designed to preserve Henrico’s moderate- and low-income housing, prevent neighborhood blight and help eligible residents, Operation Paintbrush recruits volunteers to prepare and paint the exterior of qualifying homes. Light repair work, such as replacing rotted boards or cleaning and mowing a yard, may be performed as well.

To suggest a home for Operation Paintbrush, contact Slough at 501-7628 or e-mail slo09@co.henrico.va.us.