Question 1

My team doesn’t haven’t experience painting. Can we still join?

Accepted Answer

Yes. However, we will require new teams to participate in training to help ensure quality standards are met.

Question 2

How many people need to be on a team?

Accepted Answer

Prepping and painting a home is a lot of work! We recommend teams be made up of at least 10 people.

Question 3

I don't have a team to join. Can I still participate?

Accepted Answer

Contact paintthetown@nwboise.org to be put on a volunteer list. We will do our best to assign you to teams who would like extra help.

Question 4

What will we learn and cover when being coached? What work is required? Do we have to paint the entire house in one day?

Accepted Answer

No - we recommend that you split up the project into multiple visits. Paint The Town™ volunteer teams are responsible for the following:

Preparing the house for paint (taping and covering windows and other areas, removing dust, loose paint, and debris)
Applying primer to bare wood spots & caulk for appearance and energy conservation
Painting the house exterior
Clean up

Question 5

I’ve registered to volunteer with Paint The Town™. What happens next?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for volunteering! Mid May you will be notified of your assignment. We will give team captains the contact info for their homeowner. You will then reach out directly to your homeowner and find a time to meet them and visit the house to assess the prep work that needs to be done. The kick-off event/ paint and supplies pick-up party is Saturday, June 3. Please come and kick off this exciting event! Painting can be done anytime throughout the week, as long as arrangements are made with the homeowner.

Question 6

What supplies are provided by Paint The Town™? What supplies do teams need to get?

Accepted Answer

Paint The Town™ provides primer and paint. Your paint kit will also include paint trays, shop towels, a bucket, roller frames and naps, brushes, drop cloths, tape, caulk, caulking gun, and trash bags.

Teams may want to bring: Wire brushes, ladders, pruning tools to trim shrubbery, spray bottles, extra buckets, wire hangers to hang buckets on ladders, brooms, lawn equipment, ropes to tie back larger bushes, hammer, screwdriver, pliers, nails to tack trim back in place, small screws to re-attach gutters and downspouts, rakes, to get debris away from foundation and porch footings, putty knives, sponges to clean wet paint off windows and smooth out caulk, and ice, cooler, water, snacks

Question 7

Why is there a $100 team registration fee?

Accepted Answer

This fee helps cover some of the administrative costs of organizing this event.

Question 8

How else can I support Paint The Town™?

Accepted Answer

Buy A Bucket (of paint). Donate to help cover the costs of supplies and paint. And as a bonus, you will be entered in a drawing to win some great prizes.

Question 9

When will we have our assignments and the supplies?

Accepted Answer

Assignments will be sent to team captains by early May, 2023. Paint and supplies pick up will be June 3, 2023, at NeighborWorks® Boise’s office parking lot: 3380 W Americana Terrace.

Question 10

What are the selection procedures for Paint The Town™ candidates?

Accepted Answer

Staff receives and reviews Paint The Town™ application for completeness and income qualification. Each homeowner’s circumstances are considered on a case-by-case basis.
Staff and volunteers conduct interviews.
Homes are chosen for evaluation and lead testing in April. (We cannot paint lead-positive homes for safety reasons)
Interviews and paint evaluation do not guarantee your home will be painted. They are a part of the selection process.

Homes and volunteer teams are selected and matched in May.

Question 11

When is Paint The Town™

Accepted Answer

If your home is selected, your team captain will contact you by early June. Paint The Town is the week of June 5—June 10. Team captains will arrange days and times with you.

Question 12

I am filling out the Candidate Application. What qualifies as a disability?

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides specific definitions for a person with a disability. A person with a disability is defined as an individual who: has a disability as defined in Section 223 of the Social Security Act; OR is determined to have a physical, mental, or emotional impairment which is: expected to be of long, continued and indefinite duration; AND substantially impedes his or her ability to live independently; AND is of such a nature that such ability could be improved by more suitable housing conditions; OR has a developmental disability as defined in Section 102 of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act.

Question 13

Will I get to choose what color my house is painted?

Accepted Answer

If your home is selected for evaluation, our Paint Evaluator will visit with you and show you our color options. Based on his/her experience and your home’s current color, he/she will recommend certain paint. (Please note that we only require volunteers to apply one coat of paint, so we will not be able to make drastic color changes.) We will obtain your approval before proceeding.

Question 14

I live outside of Boise.  Do I qualify for Paint The Town™?

Accepted Answer

Paint The Town™ will now focus on Ada County, including Boise, Meridian, Kuna, and Star. NOTE: If you’re a Nampa resident, you may qualify for Brush-Up Nampa - (208) 468-5472.

Question 15

When will I find out if I have been chosen for Paint The Town™?

Accepted Answer

All applicants will be notified whether they have been chosen for this year's project by mid-May.

Question 16

How can I support Paint The Town™?

Accepted Answer

Although this program is provided at no cost to you, you may support the program by contributing to our Buy A Bucket campaign. Your donation will help cover the cost of paint and get you into a great prize drawing. Donate today.

43rd ANNUAL PAINT THE TOWN™

SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 14, 2025

Join NeighborWorks® Boise's Paint The Town™—the perfect opportunity for businesses, nonprofits, church groups, and more to come together for team building and community service!

As you may have heard, in 2025, NeighborWorks® Boise's Paint the Town™ will have an increased focus on serving our veteran neighbors and their families!

This year's event will take place on Saturday, June 14th, 2025!

Here are ways you can get involved with NeighborWorks® Boise's Paint The Town™ today:

Sign up your team by May 9th. (Click here)

Don't have a team of 10 adults? No problem! You can join our community team! (Click here to sign up individually.)

All volunteers need to be registered by May 2nd.

Each registered team will be assigned a home in Ada County to prepare and paint between June 7th and June 14th, 2025.

Be a Paint The Town™ Sponsor! (Click here for information.)

Buy a Bucket of Rodda-Miller Paint to support the cause! (Click here to buy.)

Donate a prize for volunteers! (Click here to fill out the donation form.) This year, prizes will be put in a drawing and given to Paint the Town volunteers, rather than donors. If you can donate a prize, please fill out the form. The ideal donated prize will be valued at $20-$100.

Buy your 2025 t-shirts! The deadline to order is May 15th! (Click here to buy.)

Don’t miss this chance to create a lasting impact. Together, we’ll brighten homes and spirits—one brushstroke at a time.

Questions? Call (208) 258-6222 or email paintthetown@nwboise.org.

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