The Veterans & Military Council along with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce are accepting applications to paint houses in Northampton and Lehigh counties this year. The Brush-up Our Veterans project coordinates the efforts of volunteers to paint the outside of homes of honorably discharged veterans and their surviving spouses who are low-income elderly or permanently disabled. This program is designed for homeowners who cannot afford to hire painters, do not have the ability to do the work themselves and do not have relatives who can do the work for them. There is no charge to the homeowner.

To be eligible, the house must be in Northampton or Lehigh County. The veteran, spouse or surviving spouse must be 60 years of age or older or have a permanent disability at any age and own the home that needs painting. The home must be a single family dwelling that is occupied by the veteran or surviving spouse, it must be structurally sound and not in need of major repairs.

For an application, contact Alison Pickel at the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce at 610-739-1512 or alisonp@lehighvalleychamber.org Applications must be received by March 1, 2022.

For information on this or other programs for veterans in Northampton County, contact the Veteran’s Affairs Office at 610-829-4877.

 
 
Information provided to TVL by:
Becky Bartlett
Deputy Director of Administration
Northampton County Government Center
669 Washington Street
Easton, PA 18042
https://www.northamptoncounty.org/

 

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