Matthews’ Painting Company Honors Kendall Rogers Through Paint It Forward Project

A Warsaw mother of two recently received a fresh start in her home through Matthews’ Painting Company’s annual Paint It Forward program.

Kendall Rogers was selected as Matthews’ Painting Company’s 2025 Paint It Forward winner, awarded in 2026. After reviewing this year’s submissions, the Matthews’ Painting team selected Rogers because of her strength, resilience, and dedication to her family.

“Kendall’s story really touched us. She has been carrying so much while continuing to care for her children,” said Matthews’ Painting Company owner, Jason Matthews.

Rogers was nominated by her grandmother, Myra Barnett, who shared Kendall’s story of loss, perseverance, and selflessness.

In her nomination, Barnett described Rogers as a devoted single mother raising two children after the children’s father was killed in a car accident when her son was only a few months old. Since then, Rogers has worked six days a week to support her family. Barnett also shared that Rogers takes in “hairless” shelter dogs to find them a home, something she felt reflected the compassion and generosity Rogers continues to show even while carrying so much herself. “Kendall is a great mother with a heart of gold,” Barnett wrote in her nomination. “She does and does for others but can’t catch up enough to get this done. Her house is in desperate need of an interior paint job, but she cannot afford it. It would mean the world to her.”

The Paint It Forward project focused on refreshing the interior of Rogers’ home, including basic wall patching and repairs to areas with dog damage. The team painted the living room and hallway with an extremely washable paint, creating a space that felt renewed, cared for, and welcoming for her family and the shelter dogs Rogers’ helps rehome.

Paint It Forward has become an important part of Matthews’ Painting Company’s community outreach efforts.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support our community has shown this program over the years,” Matthews said. “The nominations are always a reminder of how many people are quietly carrying heavy burdens while still giving so much of themselves.

 What Is Paint It Forward?

Paint It Forward is a program that allows community members to nominate a family or nonprofit organization that could benefit from free professional painting services. Once nominations are submitted on the Paint it Forward section of our website, the Matthews’ Painting team carefully reviews each one and selects a recipient who they believe would benefit most from the program’s help. The team then sets aside a special day to come together and complete the project, giving the winner a refreshed space and, more importantly, a renewed sense of hope. Nominations are due in November each year, with the recipient being chosen early in the following year.

 About Matthews’ Painting Company

Matthews’ Painting Company was recently named Best Painter in the Goshen News “Best of Michiana” 2026 awards.

For over 25 years, Matthews’ Painting Company has served homeowners and businesses throughout Northern Indiana, providing top-quality residential and commercial painting services to the following cities and neighboring communities: Warsaw, Syracuse, Winona Lake, Columbia City, Goshen, Elkhart, Plymouth, North Webster, Leesburg, Milford, Middlebury, North Manchester, South Whitley, Silver Lake, Rochester, Fort Wayne, Claypool, Burket, Mentone, Bourbon, Etna Green, Atwood, Pierceton, Larwill , Albion, Kimmel, Kendallville, Cromwell, Nappanee, New Paris, Millersburg, Ligonier, Wawaka, Bremen, Wakarusa and Churubusco.