Farmville Area Habitat for Humanity has announced the recent signing of a memorandum of agreement between the Farmville affiliate and the Charlotte County Partnership. The partnership will offer affordable, exterior home repair services through Habitat’s program called “A Brush with Kindness,” according to a press release. 

President of the Farmville Board Jen Cox said, “I believe this program will provide support and resources to residents of Charlotte County who are in need. I am grateful to the dedicated volunteers who had the vision to start ‘A Brush with Kindness,’ and I look forward to a great partnership.”

The program aims to assist low-income homeowners who due to age, disability or family circumstances are unable to maintain the exterior their homes. 

“We are really excited,” partnership chairperson Rev. Justin Hicks said, “that Habitat is partnering with the northern part of Charlotte County. We have been working hard on the organizing work and now are ready to get out hands dirty with ‘A Brush with Kindness’ projects.  We believe in what Habitat is doing and cannot wait to see the impact this will have on our communities.” 

Susan Smith, a Farmville Area Habitat Board member, has been meeting with the Charlotte Steering Committee since last September guiding the formation of the partnership.

“The enthusiasm and dedication of the Charlotte Steering Committee is wonderful,” Smith said, “and I look forward to celebrating their first home repair project soon.”

Ongoing effort is needed to raise funds and recruit volunteers.  A first fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday with a stew sale at Keysville Hardware, 8837 Church St., beginning at 10:30 a.m.  Stew is $7 a quart and may be pre-ordered by calling (434) 736-0043.

To be a part of the Charlotte County Habitat Partnership as a financial sponsor or a volunteer, contact Rev. Hicks at (434) 568-5400, justinhicks@vaumc.org or Susan Smith (434) 394-2284, ssmith@hsc.edu.