
Brush with Kindness
Exterior home revitalization services for qualified homeowners in need
Our Brush with Kindness Program helps lower-income homeowners who are affected by disability, age, or other factors that cause them to struggle to maintain the exterior of their homes. Habitat for Humanity Cape May (HFHCM) works to eliminate barriers to housing maintenance by focusing on exterior revitalization and repairs.Â
Downloads: Brush with Kindness Application Information + Brush with Kindness Application
Qualifications
- The applicant is the homeownerÂ
- The home is in Cape May CountyÂ
- The applicant is currently residing in the home
- All household members pass a background check, including the sex offender registry.
- I understand that HFHCM offers the following services (and others) at their discretion:Â
- Yard clean-up (cleaning brush, overgrowth, trash removal)
- Washing exterior siding, windows (1st floor only)Â
- Small exterior painting projects (1st floor only)Â
- Gutter cleaning/minor repair (1st floor only)Â
- Pulling weeds, mulching, and landscaping
- Minor repairs to exterior decking, fences, sheds, and entryways

Ready to apply?Â
Download the application documents below. Once you have filled out the application and attached the required documentation, you can return them by:
Mail: 20 Court House South Dennis Road, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
In-Person: At the ReStore – 20 Court House South Dennis Rd. Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 between 10 am – 6 pm Monday through Friday
Due to the sensitive personal and financial nature of the application, please DO NOT return the application by email. Â
If you have any questions, please contact executive.director@habitatcapemay.org or call 609-463-0244 ex. 77
Downloads: Brush with Kindness Application Information + Brush with Kindness Application
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