Brothers Redevelopment Unites in Compassion: Staff Volunteers Transform Homes through Paint-A-Thon Program

Each Brothers Redevelopment staff member plays a different role in fulfilling our mission of providing and preserving affordable housing. But it’s rare when every staff member has a chance to go out into the community and use our hands to make a difference for our programs.

That rare opportunity came up in June when every Brothers employee was given the chance to participate in a paid volunteer day for our Paint-A-Thon Program. So, with paintbrushes in hand and hearts full of compassion, our team united to transform not just one, but two houses for deserving homeowners.

We spent the day cleaning up yards, trimming low branches, cleaning gutters, caulking, priming, and of course, painting. Each homeowner who benefited from the volunteer day has a disability and the event was that much more special because the homes were only minutes away from our Edgewater office.

“It was a really great experience to volunteer alongside my colleagues at Brothers Redevelopment for the Paint-A-Thon Program. It provided an opportunity to meet many of my colleagues who work remotely and gave us the chance to meet one of the wonderful homeowners involved with the program,” said Brothers Director of Development Hannah Beltrone. “Since the COVID pandemic, it has been hard to connect with coworkers in meaningful ways, and this was a fantastic way to reconnect, meet new people, change up the workday, and feel the tangible impact of the work we do every day at Brothers Redevelopment.”

So far this year, the Paint-A-Thon Program has painted 51 houses across the Denver metro area and in Colorado Springs. This year marks the 45th year of the service, and we can’t wait to continue to beautify homes for our most vulnerable neighbors.

“Our team’s commitment extends far beyond their professional roles, as they willingly gave their time and energy to our Paint-A-Thon Program. Their passion and willingness to volunteer their skills to help transform homes and uplift communities is truly inspiring,” said Brothers President Jeff Martinez. “Their efforts embody the spirit of unity and compassion that drives our organization, and we are grateful for their unwavering dedication.”