Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County to Host Third Neighborhood Revitalization Event of the Year in Pontiac
 
Volunteers work with Habitat’s construction staff to provide blight and trash removal, yard clean-up and landscaping on October 18^th 
 
PONTIAC, MI – Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County will be joined by corporate and community volunteers for a day of neighborhood clean-up on Friday, October 18^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 comprises four impactful events, each designed to bring immediate and visible change to multi-block areas. Volunteers work with Habitat’s construction staff to perform yard clean-up including leaf removal (front and backyards), trash removal (dumpsters on site for residents to utilize), limited branch trimming, hedge trimming, lawn mowing, and 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.
 
WHEN:    October 18^th, 2024
               8:30 am: Kick-off and opening remarks
               9:00 am - 3:00 pm: Revitalization projects
 
WHERE:   Kick-off: Habitat Oakland Affiliate Office
                Address: 150 Osmun, Pontiac, MI 48342, USA
 
Revitalization projects will take place throughout the              highlighted Pontiac street boundaries.

Please see map below.

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEDIA:   
Interviews with Habitat leaders
Interviews with homeowners
Interviews with Pontiac Mayor, Tim Greimel
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 October 18^th event, Habitat staff and CORE volunteers will be joined by volunteers and participating organizations including Novelis, Hutchinson, Oakland University, Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, Beloved Community, Consumers Energy, AKA, and Costco Southfield.
 
About Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County
In 1995, the Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County affiliate was established and has since helped over 1,700 individuals and families access safe and affordable housing. Habitat Oakland provides a variety of housing programs across the county, focusing primarily in Pontiac, Southfield and Madison Heights. These include homeownership opportunities for families making 50-80% of the area median income, financial coaching, critical home repairs, and neighborhood revitalization initiatives. Driven by the vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live, the housing organization has championed its mission to put God’s love into action and bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. For more information about the affiliate and how to get involved, visit Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County's website.