Frequently Asked Questions 

What criteria drive the selection of the Buffalo neighborhoods that are selected as Brush Up Buffalo targets?

To qualify for consideration, a neighborhood must be within the City of Buffalo, and demonstrate a need for revitalization and beautification. Brush Up Buffalo only selects homes which are owner-occupied, single-family dwellings, and which are within the selected neighborhood for the year's project (i.e. help form a cluster of homes).

When will the Brush Up Buffalo 2008 neighborhood be announced?

Brush Up Buffalo will announce in April which neighborhood in the City of Buffalo will be the site of our 12th anniversary event, Brush Up Buffalo 2008.

Is there an income requirement for homeowners who are selected?

Yes, Brush Up Buffalo uses nationally recognized HUD income guidelines, and homes are selected based on need determined by income and household size.

Can one submit their home or nominate someone else's home as a candidate for Brush Up Buffalo? If so, how?

We do not solicit homeowners to offer their homes as candidates, or encourage nominations, but, if you wish, you may Contact Us with your thoughts or comments.

I really like what read and hear. How can I support Brush Up Buffalo?

There are several ways you can support Brush Up Buffalo:

• As an individual, you can volunteer to participate in one of our painting teams or one of our Committees

• As a corporate representative, you can organize a team of your co-workers to volunteer, and/or you can become an advocate for corporate sponsorship through one of five sponsor levels

• As an individual or corporate representative, you can donate in-kind services or products.

If you have another idea of how you can support Brush Up Buffalo, we'd like to hear it. Send us an email or use the Contact Us form.

Is there a deadline by which I must express my interest in volunteering?

We will begin formalizing our painting teams in April 2008, enabling the painting team leaders to begin coordinating event details with their members. We organize a kick-off breakfast in the spring for painting team leaders and community leaders. However, we continue to take teams and individual volunteers right up to the end of May, when the final team leader meeting is held, and in which the houses are assigned to the teams. So, yes, if you can express your interest before April 2008 it will be appreciated, but if you can't we'll never turn anyone away who wishes to participate in Brush Up Buffalo 2008.

Can I nominate a neighborhood for Brush Up Buffalo to consider?

You may offer your suggestions through the Contact Us form, but there is no formal nomination process. If you do offer a suggestion, we ask that provide a detailed rationale for why the neighborhood should be considered.

I am a private individual and I would like to make a contribution to Brush Up Buffalo. How can I do that?

Support from Corporations, Institutions and private individuals is equally welcome and appreciated. If you would like to make a contribution, you may mail your check made out to "Brush Up Buffalo" to:

Brush Up Buffalo
1044 Amherst Street
Buffalo, NY 14216

or you can send us an email message or you can let us know of your interest in becoming a Sponsor through our Sponsor form.

What happened to Brush Up Buffalo 2003?

Largely the result of the economic downturn and sponsor turnover, we were unable to raise the funds necessary to support a Brush Up Buffalo event in 2003.

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