Burlington Paint-A-Thon

What is a Paint-A-Thon?

It’s a community coming together to beautify the homes of people who want their place to look better, but just don’t have the resources to do it.

Many organizations, businesses, faith groups, non-profits, and individual volunteers support this effort. Homeowners adore the program, are super grateful, and take even more pride in their homes. Neighbors love that it elevates the appearance of the neighborhood (anyone can nominate a home). It takes a community effort and it lifts up the community.

Applications are due July 7th!

The Burlington Paint-A-Thon is a collaborative effort between Community Action of Southeast Iowa, Two Rivers Bank, Diamond Vogel Paint, and many area volunteers. The event started in 1993 and is held at the beginning of September each year, generally the week of Labor Day.

  • In 26 years over 11,000 volunteers have helped paint over 500 homes in Des Moines County using over 8,000 gallons of paint.
  • 2022 is the 29th year for the Paint-a-Thon as they did not have it in 2020 due to Coronavirus.
  • Two Rivers Bank provides the advertising, pays for volunteer t-shirts and a luncheon. Diamond Vogel supplies all the paint that is used and Community Action helps choose the houses to be painted and does small repairs on the houses if necessary.

For more information on how to get involved or volunteer, please call Aaron Baltisberger 319-753-9174.

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