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Rock the Block neighborhood cleanup held in Woodland Heights

Rock the Block neighborhood cleanup held in Woodland Heights: 100 volunteers from the faith community will join Thrivent Financial & Habitat for Humanity to complete home repair projects, all part of Neighborhood Revitalization

 

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Volunteers from six area churches will join Thrivent Financial, Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO (HFHS) and residents of Woodland Heights to “Rock The Block”, a bi-annual event focused on completing home repairs alongside homeowners needing assistance in completing the repairs and clean-ups. The fifth Rock the Block will kick-off on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. with a volunteer rally at Woodland Heights Presbyterian Church, 722 W. Atlantic, Springfield, MO 65803.

 

During Rock the Block, volunteers will complete 22 home preservation and repair projects in Woodland Heights as part of Habitat’s ongoing Neighborhood Revitalization efforts. Projects include painting and yard clean-ups funded by the Thrivent Builds Repairs program which brings financial, volunteer and advocacy resources to the mission of Habitat for Humanity to assist with home builds and repairs at home and worldwide.

 

“Helping to provide decent, affordable homes through repairs is one of the focus areas of revitalization for Woodland Heights residents,” said Larry Peterson, executive director for HFHS. “We are proud to see the faith community and Thrivent join our commitment to Woodland Heights and we invite other businesses and organizations to lend a hand, too!”

 

Neighborhood Revitalization is Habitat for Humanity’s newest program that strives to improve the quality of life of a single neighborhood by working with area businesses, government, residents, and other nonprofits who share a vision of revitalization. Woodland Height’s focus areas of revitalization include beautification, community, housing, health and safety.

 

“It is inspiring to join the Neighborhood Revitalization effort to help improve the quality of life of Woodland Height’s residents,” said Vicki Hicks, Community Engagement Leader with Thrivent. “Sharing our time and talents to live generously and strengthen our community is a great way to get to know our neighbors and make a real difference.”

 

Thrivent remains the largest non-governmental supporter of Habitat for Humanity International.

Rock the Block neighborhood cleanup held in Woodland Heights

Rock the Block neighborhood cleanup held in Woodland Heights: 100 volunteers from the faith community will join Thrivent Financial & Habitat for Humanity to complete home repair projects, all part of Neighborhood Revitalization

 

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Volunteers from six area churches will join Thrivent Financial, Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO (HFHS) and residents of Woodland Heights to “Rock The Block”, a bi-annual event focused on completing home repairs alongside homeowners needing assistance in completing the repairs and clean-ups. The fifth Rock the Block will kick-off on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. with a volunteer rally at Woodland Heights Presbyterian Church, 722 W. Atlantic, Springfield, MO 65803.

 

During Rock the Block, volunteers will complete 22 home preservation and repair projects in Woodland Heights as part of Habitat’s ongoing Neighborhood Revitalization efforts. Projects include painting and yard clean-ups funded by the Thrivent Builds Repairs program which brings financial, volunteer and advocacy resources to the mission of Habitat for Humanity to assist with home builds and repairs at home and worldwide.

 

“Helping to provide decent, affordable homes through repairs is one of the focus areas of revitalization for Woodland Heights residents,” said Larry Peterson, executive director for HFHS. “We are proud to see the faith community and Thrivent join our commitment to Woodland Heights and we invite other businesses and organizations to lend a hand, too!”

 

Neighborhood Revitalization is Habitat for Humanity’s newest program that strives to improve the quality of life of a single neighborhood by working with area businesses, government, residents, and other nonprofits who share a vision of revitalization. Woodland Height’s focus areas of revitalization include beautification, community, housing, health and safety.

 

“It is inspiring to join the Neighborhood Revitalization effort to help improve the quality of life of Woodland Height’s residents,” said Vicki Hicks, Community Engagement Leader with Thrivent. “Sharing our time and talents to live generously and strengthen our community is a great way to get to know our neighbors and make a real difference.”

 

Thrivent remains the largest non-governmental supporter of Habitat for Humanity International.

Rock the Block – Neighborhood Cleanup in Woodland Heights

Rock the Block neighborhood cleanup held in Woodland Heights:

40 volunteers from the faith community will join Thrivent Financial & Habitat for Humanity to complete home repair projects, all part of Neighborhood Revitalization

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Volunteers from five area churches will join Thrivent Financial, Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO (HFHS) and residents of Woodland Heights to “Rock The Block”, a bi-annual event focused on completing home repairs alongside homeowners who lack the resources or ability to make the repairs themselves. The fourth Rock the Block will kick-off on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. with a volunteer rally at Woodland Heights Presbyterian, 722 W. Atlantic, Springfield, MO 65803.

During Rock the Block, volunteers will complete 11 home repair projects in Woodland Heights as part of Habitat’s ongoing Neighborhood Revitalization efforts. Projects include painting and yard clean-ups that are funded by the Thrivent Builds Repairs program which brings financial, volunteer and advocacy resources to the mission of Habitat for Humanity to assist with home builds and repairs at home and worldwide.

“Housing is one of the focus areas of revitalization for Woodland Heights residents,” said Larry Peterson, executive director for HFHS. “We are proud to see the faith community and Thrivent join our commitment to Woodland Heights.”

Neighborhood Revitalization is Habitat for Humanity’s newest program that strives to improve the quality of life of a single neighborhood by working with area businesses, government, residents, and other nonprofits who share a vision of revitalization. Woodland Height’s focus areas of revitalization include beautification, community, housing, health and safety.

“It is inspiring to join the Neighborhood Revitalization effort to help improve the quality of life of Woodland Height’s residents,” said Shelby Williams, Financial Associate with Thrivent. “Sharing our time and talents to live generously and strengthen our community is a great way to get to know our neighbors and make a real difference.”

Thrivent remains the largest non-governmental supporter of Habitat for Humanity International.

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Rock the Block – Neighborhood Cleanup in Woodland Heights

Rock the Block neighborhood cleanup held in Woodland Heights:

40 volunteers from the faith community will join Thrivent Financial & Habitat for Humanity to complete home repair projects, all part of Neighborhood Revitalization

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Volunteers from five area churches will join Thrivent Financial, Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO (HFHS) and residents of Woodland Heights to “Rock The Block”, a bi-annual event focused on completing home repairs alongside homeowners who lack the resources or ability to make the repairs themselves. The fourth Rock the Block will kick-off on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. with a volunteer rally at Woodland Heights Presbyterian, 722 W. Atlantic, Springfield, MO 65803.

During Rock the Block, volunteers will complete 11 home repair projects in Woodland Heights as part of Habitat’s ongoing Neighborhood Revitalization efforts. Projects include painting and yard clean-ups that are funded by the Thrivent Builds Repairs program which brings financial, volunteer and advocacy resources to the mission of Habitat for Humanity to assist with home builds and repairs at home and worldwide.

“Housing is one of the focus areas of revitalization for Woodland Heights residents,” said Larry Peterson, executive director for HFHS. “We are proud to see the faith community and Thrivent join our commitment to Woodland Heights.”

Neighborhood Revitalization is Habitat for Humanity’s newest program that strives to improve the quality of life of a single neighborhood by working with area businesses, government, residents, and other nonprofits who share a vision of revitalization. Woodland Height’s focus areas of revitalization include beautification, community, housing, health and safety.

“It is inspiring to join the Neighborhood Revitalization effort to help improve the quality of life of Woodland Height’s residents,” said Shelby Williams, Financial Associate with Thrivent. “Sharing our time and talents to live generously and strengthen our community is a great way to get to know our neighbors and make a real difference.”

Thrivent remains the largest non-governmental supporter of Habitat for Humanity International.

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Habitat Dedicates $200,000 to Woodland Heights

Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO dedicates $200,000 to complete home repair projects in Woodland Heights, Habitat’s partner neighborhood

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO (HFHS) dedicates $200,000 to complete home repair projects for residents of Woodland Heights, Habitat’s partner in Neighborhood Revitalization. Many types of high priority projects will be considered for repair, such as, but not limited to roof replacement, HVAC replacement, electrical or plumbing upgrades, sewer line replacement or foundation stabilization.

Woodland Height’s homeowners who are interested in applying for assistance can request a home repair application by contacting Nancy Williams, Partner Services Director, at 417-829-4001 x 105. Qualified applicants should have a household gross income at or below 60% of the HUD area median income, hold title to the home, and occupy the home. Applicants who are approved for the home repair program will repay a portion of the repair expenses.

“We’re making a commitment to Woodland Heights to improve the residents quality of life,” said Larry Peterson, executive director of HFHS. “We hope that other organizations will see our commitment to Woodland Heights and join our effort.”

Neighborhood Revitalization is Habitat for Humanity’s newest program that works to improve the quality of life of a single neighborhood by working with area businesses, government, residents, and other nonprofits who share a vision of revitalization. Woodland Height’s focus areas of revitalization include beautification, community, housing, health and safety.

“The HFHS Board is pleased to reinforce our dedication to neighborhood revitalization by making this commitment from our reserve funds,” said Glenn Green, HFHS board president. “This will insure we can continue to positively impact our community especially in our Woodland Heights partner neighborhood.”

Organizations or individuals interested in joining in the pledge to support Neighborhood Revitalization efforts in Woodland Heights should contact Kelsey Milholland, Community Outreach Associate, at 417-829-4001 x 116.

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