Volunteers pitch in to paint local home

The scraped home ready for primer and paint.

Members of the Redfield Lions Club are picking up paint brushes and setting aside free time to help an area resident maintain the value and livability of their home. 

 Using primer and paint donated by South Dakota Housing Development Authority, volunteers are repainting homes that belong to people who are physically or financially unable to handle the project themselves. 

 The Redfield project is part of the 15th annual Paint-South Dakota, a statewide program sponsored by SDHDA to help homeowners in need to revitalize their homes and help maintain the quality of life in their communities. In all, 14 groups are painting 22 houses in Roslyn, Centerville, Hoven, Beresford, Doland, Deadwood, Watertown, Lennox, Frankfort, Tripp, Parkston, Redfield, Reliance, Edgemont, Lead, Rapid City, Spearfish, Sturgis, Box Elder and Winner. 

 "The Redfield Lions are happy to again be a part of this worthwhile project. We are starting May 19 and hope to be completed by June 30, weather permitting," said Marsha Hofer, Redfield Lions' President.

 Under the program, homes must be single-family, owner-occupied dwellings in need of fresh exterior paint. 

 "For homeowners, a new coat of paint means a great deal. It protects the house from weather, maintains its appearance and improves the quality of their neighborhood. However, this can be tough to do if you are disabled or on a fixed income," said Mark Lauseng, Executive Director of SDHDA. "Paint-South Dakota is a great way for these residents to stay in their homes and remain independent. We applaud the volunteers who donate their time to help make sure this happens."

 For information about Paint-South Dakota, visit the SDHDA website or call (605) 773-7603.