Applicants needed for Community Paint-A-Thon

The 28th annual Community Paint-A-Thon will be held Saturday, Sept. 12.

If the exterior of your home and/or garage needs a fresh coat of paint due to peeling, fading or worn-out paint, submit your application no later than Wednesday, July 1. The program paints the exterior of single family homes at no cost to those who qualify.

To qualify, homes must be owned and occupied by people with limited financial resources. The owner must be at least 60 years of age, have a permanent disability or be a veteran of any age. Once a home is determined eligible, volunteer teams are matched to do the scraping, priming and painting of the house.

The Community Paint-A-Thon covers 10 townships, including Barrington, Elk Grove, Hanover, Maine, New Trier, Niles, Northfield, Palatine, Schaumburg and Wheeling. Current homeowners insurance is required to participate.

If you or someone you know could benefit, contact Catholic Charities at (847) 253-5500 for an application or for information.

The Paint-A-Thon is a communitywide event. Teams of volunteers are recruited from businesses, churches, social and civic groups. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Annette Sommer at HandsOn Suburban Chicago at (847) 228-1320.