Volunteers Are Welcome to “Rock the Block” Saturday, Sept. 23
What
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha is holding what promises to be its largest Bellevue “Rock the Block” neighborhood revitalization event providing nearly 200 volunteers to work on about 40 houses and properties in a 12-block area near Mission Avenue. Volunteers and staff will help do exterior home repairs, painting, clean-up, and landscaping on the properties.
When
Saturday, Sept. 23, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m
Where
First Baptist Church-Bellevue, 112 E 23rd Avenue.
Who
Habitat Omaha staff and volunteers from OPPD and Thrivent. Members of the public are encouraged to sign up to volunteer at www.habitatomaha.org/rock-the-block-bellevue/. All volunteers are required to sign up before arriving at the worksite. Swine Dining will provide food, and Ace/Westlake will host a mobile hydration station. Other sponsors include the City of Bellevue and several Bellevue churches, including First Baptist Church, Bellevue Christian Center, LifeSpring Church, Thanksgiving Church, Venture Church and Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Why
Rock the Block events encourage and inspire people to become active participants in their neighborhoods and help transform a neighborhood a block at a time. Habitat Omaha, which includes Sarpy County, conducts Rock the Blocks in its five-county area as part of its effort to provide and preserve affordable housing.
About Habitat Omaha
Founded in 1984, Habitat for Humanity of Omaha builds and renovates homes, repairs existing houses, takes down blighted structures and advocates for better laws and systems. Habitat also works with individuals and families to acquire the access, skills and financial education to become successful homeowners. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit www.habitatomaha.org.
