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Exterior Home Improvement Program - Hearts and Hammers - Twin Cities

2603 Fairview Avenue North, Saint Paul, MN 55113

Eligibility

  • Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties- Individuals must own and occupy their home (and plan to do so for at least two more years), be a senior citizen over 60 years old, or have a physically disabled individual in their home, or a veteran of the United States Armed Forces or their surviving spouse, and meet specific financial guidelines- Homes will be considered the based availability and skills of volunteers, materials, and scope of work- Home inspections are required for all candidates and are conducted by Hearts & Hammers' representatives. Once homeowners have been selected, Volunteer Teams are assigned to homes based on their preference for size, complexity, and location

Required documents

Application/registration form

Hours

8 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday

Application process

Call for information and an application; visit website for an application

Service area

Anoka County, MN Carver County, MN Dakota County, MN Hennepin County, MN Ramsey County, MN Scott County, MN Washington County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

  • No Fee
Provides exterior painting and home improvement assistance for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and veterans or their surviving spouses so they may continue to live independently. Assistance is provided at no cost and is and is completed by volunteers between June 1 and October 1. Work is limited to exterior painting and related repairs only. Exterior improvement projects may include exterior painting, caulking/weatherstripping, repair of damaged siding or trim, repair of accessibility ramps or railings, and yard renewal.- Some homes may require advance preparation. A typical makeover is completed in one day.- Labor for Program Day is provided by teams of volunteers from Twin Cities area businesses, professional associations, and churchesNOTE: Hearts & Hammers does NOT provide interior work and/or repairs

Last Assured

08/26/2025

Providing organization

Hearts and Hammers - Twin Cities
Assists low-income homeowners struggling with deteriorating home exteriors. Provides free exterior restorations, exterior painting, and home improvement assistance to older adults, individuals living with disabilities, veterans of the United States Armed Forces, or surviving spouses.