A Brush with Kindness Tree Care Program

Northwoods Habitat for Humanity's A Brush With Kindness (ABWK) Tree Care program helps low-income homeowners in need of tree care assistance. Through this program, qualified homeowners can receive assistance with tree removal, repair, treatment, or planting.

Geographic Scope: Beltrami and Clearwater Counties, Minnesota

Funding Sources: Made possible by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, USDA Forest Service, and Northwest Minnesota Foundation. Available until funding runs out.

Eligible Projects

• Removal of damaged/fallen/dead trees
• Replacement of trees
• Planting of trees if none exist
• Trimming and treatment of damaged, diseased trees

Ineligible Projects

• Elective pruning of healthy trees
• Redecorating projects or unnecessary aesthetic changes

Eligibility Requirements

Qualified applicants must:

• Own and reside in a home in need of tree care (no rental properties)
• Have homeowner's insurance coverage (may be waived in certain circumstances)
• Reside within the service area of Northwoods Habitat for Humanity (Beltrami and Clearwater Counties)
• Income: Fall below 60% of the combined median household income for Beltrami or Clearwater County
  • Single: $38,500
  • Two People: $44,000
  • Three People: $49,500
  • Four People: $55,000
  • Five People: $59,400
  • Six People: $63,800
  • Each Additional: +$4,400
• Be up to date on mortgage and property tax payments
• Agree to partner with Habitat in all aspects of the repair project
• Agree to work with Habitat staff and arborists
• Agree to be a good ambassador for Habitat for Humanity by supporting its programs after project completion

Program Information

Part of: Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative (NRI), Habitat's broader community development strategy designed to help transform and strengthen communities and preserve affordable housing stock.

Contact:

• Phone: 218-751-4649
• Address: 1357 Exchange Ave SE, Bemidji, MN 56601

Note: Applications must include all required attachments. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

How to Apply

1. Download the application from habitatbemidji.org
2. Complete the application form with all required information
3. Include all required attachments (see below)
4. Submit to Northwoods Habitat for Humanity

Required Materials

• Completed application form
• All required attachments as listed on the application

Important Note: Incomplete applications will not be processed.