Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County to Host First Neighborhood Revitalization Event of the Year in Royal Oak

Volunteers to provide neighborhood cleanup on May 15^th & 16^th for older adults.

ROYAL OAK, MI – Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County will be joined by corporate and community volunteers for a two-day neighborhood clean-up event on Thursday, May 15^th and Friday, May 16^th.

Rock the Block is a community initiative by Habitat Oakland, uniting homeowners, volunteers, corporate and community partners, as well as staff, to drive neighborhood revitalization efforts. This transformative series comprised of 8 events in 5 different cities, each designed to bring immediate and visible change to multi-block areas.

Volunteers work with Habitat Oakland’s construction staff to perform yard clean-up, including leaf removal, trash removal, limited branch trimming, hedge trimming, lawn mowing, and lawn edging. Rock the Block aims to ensure that homeowners reside in safe and appealing environments. The program not only contributes to the enhancement of home values but also plays a crucial role in fostering neighborhood stability. The Royal Oak event will include 20 worksites and two parks. Habitat Oakland is excited to debut this new partnership with the city as part of its commitment to Senior Chore Services.

For this inaugural Rock the Block session, the client focus is on homeowners 60 and older living in Royal Oak. Approved applicants have an annual income of 80% AMI or below and have met other eligibility restrictions. Original funding was provided by the Oakland County Neighborhood & Housing Development Division.

RETURNING THIS YEAR – THE HABITAT OAKLAND RESTORE TRUCK WILL BE ON SITE AT KICK-OFF TO ACCEPT DONATIONS THURSDAY, MAY 15 8AM - 12PM & FRIDAY, MAY 16 8AM - 10AM

WHEN:    May 15th & May 16th, 2025

                                8:30 am: Kick-off and opening remarks

                                9:00 am - 3:00 pm: Revitalization projects

WHERE:   Kick-off: Royal Oak Senior Community Center

                               Address: 3500 Marais Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073

OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEDIA:

·       Interviews with Habitat leaders

·       Interviews with Royal Oak Mayor Michael Fournier

·       Interviews with Royal Oak City Manager Joseph Gacioch

·       Video and still photos of volunteers performing neighborhood clean-up

Rock the Block would not be possible without the financial support and volunteerism of corporate and community partners. For the May 15th & 16th event, Habitat staff and CORE volunteers will be joined by volunteers and participating organizations including the City of Royal Oak, Aptiv, Sheetz, Henkel, Henry Ford Health, and PNC.

For More Information visit: Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County's Website