UMaine students take part in Habitat for Humanity’s ‘Brush with Kindness Week’

Students in a University of Maine service-learning class worked with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Bangor to participate in “A Brush with Kindness Week.”

The week is a nationwide Habitat for Humanity effort to transform neighborhoods by painting, landscaping and providing minor exterior home repairs in partnership with low-income homeowners. The first week was held Sept. 19–26.

Local churches, organizations and homeowners in Bangor’s West Side Village worked with Habitat for Humanity on Sept. 19 to spruce up two homes. A lunch was provided for volunteers and residents where people could learn more about Habitat for Humanity of Greater Bangor’s programs.

As part of the event, students in UMaine economics professor Sharon Klein’s Building Sustainable Energy Communities Through Service Learning class spoke about the window inserts they are building for $1 each for low-income households. The window inserts add an extra layer of protection against heat loss in the winter.