There were approximately 300 volunteers of all skill levels, many of whom return year after year, and a couple professional painting companies that head up some of the houses. Companies, social service organizations, churches, and families have a great time and enjoy helping a neighbor in need.

A big thanks goes out to Hallman-Lindsay who generously donates all the paint each year, that's 150 gallons give or take a few. Also, we are fortunate to have a representative from Carpenters Local 314, Mike Carey a professional painter, who volunteers to review and evaluate all of the homes that apply for the program each year. He also heads up at least one of the Paint-a-thon houses too.

"I am proud to own my own home and daycare even though maintenance is a struggle for me. I am so appreciative of the fantastic paint job my home received and just want to say, thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I will never forget how fortunate I was to be a part of the 2008 Dane County Paint-a-thon."  Ruth Lapp

Ruth's daycare kids wrote, "Thank you for painting our daycare."

For Homeowners

For the 2009 event, if your house is in need of painting and you meet the financial eligibility guidelines, please see the homeowner information form and the homeowner application form below. For more information, contact Susan Buzby at (608) 246.3737 or email outreach@ProjectHomeWI.org.

 Deadline for homeowner applications: June 10, 2009. 

Household Size	Annual Household Income
1	$27,150
2	$32,650
3	$38,150
4	$45,650
5	$52,150
6	$59,650

For Volunteers

WHAT: To provide free exterior painting services greatly needed by low-income, elderly or disabled homeowners in Dane County, using volunteer labor. Typically,

15-20 homes are painted.

WHO: Crews of volunteers (individuals, businesses, neighborhood organizations, service clubs, and churches) lend their time and talents to paint the home of low-income Dane County homeowners. Volunteer teams begin painting at 8:30 am and finish the job in just one day! Support is provided by Project Home. All materials will be supplied although donations of painting supplies are appreciated.  If your company is interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact us.

WHEN: Saturday, August 15, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

WHY: To help fulfill Project Home’s mission to improve the quality and affordability of housing for low-income, elderly and disabled residents in Dane County.

HOW: For more information on the Paint-a-thon, please call Kathy Oppegard at (608) 246-3737 or email events events@projecthomewi.org. If interested, please request an application or apply online using Volunteer Registration Form.  If you know someone who could benefit from this program please let them know or contact us and we will send an application to them.

Volunteer Facts

Volunteer Registration Form (Printable form. Online form is in the paragraph above).