Applications Now Open for the 38th Annual Community Paint-A-Thon
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ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. - illiNews -- The 2025 Community Paint-A-Thon is now accepting applications from eligible homeowners seeking free exterior painting services. Now in its 38th year, this annual community-wide initiative unites volunteers, local governments, and nonprofit partners to restore dignity and safety to the homes of older adults, veterans, and individuals with disabilities who are living on limited incomes. This year's Paint-A-Thon will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, with applications due by July 1, 2025.

By providing a fresh coat of paint, the Paint-A-Thon not only revitalizes homes, but it also restores pride, independence and well-being for homeowners who are unable to maintain their properties due to age, disability, or limited income. To qualify, applicants must meet specific criteria found on the HandsOn Suburban Chicago website at https://handsonsuburbanchicago.org/paint-a-thon-program/.

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Volunteers are needed for this life-changing event. HOSC is seeking businesses, faith communities, government entities, and individuals to donate their time to help neighbors in need. Volunteers will receive training prior to painting, including a tool kit and resources. For additional information about volunteering and registering as a team or individual visit the HandsOn Suburban Chicago website at.https://handsonsuburbanchicago.org/paint-a-thon-program/.

The Community Paint-A-Thon is made possible through the collaborative efforts of:

• BACOA
• Catholic Charities – Northwest Senior Services
• City of Rolling Meadows
• Elk Grove Township
• Endeavor Health
• Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley / A Brush with Kindness
• HandsOn Suburban Chicago
• Hanover Township Aging Services
• Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
• Kenneth Young Center
• Maine Township
• North Shore Senior Center
• Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council
• Schaumburg Township
• Sherwin-Williams
• Village of Arlington Heights
• Village of Des Plaines
• Village of Mount Prospect
• Village of Niles
• Village of Wheeling
• Wheeling Township

"This event truly shows the strength of the community in action," said Chris Swope Cholewa, President and CEO of HandsOn Suburban Chicago. "From local nonprofits and townships to individual volunteers and businesses, the Paint-a-Thon brings everyone together with one goal: to support our neighbors. It's a powerful example of collaboration, compassion, and shared purpose."

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Applications are available through participating agencies. For more information or to apply, please visit https://handsonsuburbanchicago.org/paint-a-thon-program/.