ROCK THE BLOCK – HOMEOWNER STORY Habitat for Humanity helps individuals and families achieve strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. As part of Neighborhood Revitalization program in Woodland Heights, we hosted Rock the Block. The event is designed to impact multiple individuals and families on one targeted block. Leading up to the event, Habitat staff met with homeowners along Jefferson Ave., in Woodland Heights who needed help with …
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Neighborhood Revitalization: Rock the Block
Rock The Block: 150 Volunteers, 14 Projects, 38 People Impacted We recently completed our second Neighborhood Revitalization event in Woodland Heights during Rock the Block on September 29, 2016. During the event, 100+ volunteers from CoxHealth & Thrivent Financial/Greater Ozarks Associates – Thrivent Financial cleaned up Jefferson Ave. in the Woodland Heights Neighborhood. During Rock …
A Note from the Executive Director – August 2016
Hot enough for ya? As you know, July was a very warm month. However, this heat, oppressive at times, was not enough to keep the Habitat for Humanity of Springfield team from carrying on and supporting the mission. In mid July, we announced Woodland Heights Neighborhood as our targeted area for Habitat for Humanity’s new program, Neighborhood Revitalization or, NR. …
Traveling Group Helps Paint Local Home
Story from Aaron Campbell, reporter for FOX KRBK. A group biking across the country has stopped in Springfield to help Habitat for Humanity spruce up a local neighborhood. “Working on 16 houses, or in this case, a revitalization project” says Rachel Barron, a Bike & Build rider. Its and organization called ‘Bike and Build’ “We’ve done roofs, …
Neighborhood Revitalization Beginning in North Springfield
Story from Linda Russell of KY3 News. A group of volunteers spent this hot day painting a house in north Springfield. It’s part of a couple larger efforts to improve low income areas. One north Springfield house is got a fresh coat of bright new colors. “She said most houses in this neighborhood are like brown and gray, and …
