Rock-the-Block Plays at Camshire Meadows
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Peggy Fowler, Neighborhood Revitalization Director
Pensacola Habitat for Humanity
(850) 434-5456
Rock-the-Block Plays at Camshire Meadows
On Friday, September 27, 2019, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity will be partnering with two groups - Magic 106.1 Radio and Michles & Booth, P.A. - for the third and final Rock-the-Block event of 2019. Rock-the-Block (RTB) is a volunteer-based community improvement initiative of Pensacola Habitat facilitated by its Neighborhood Revitalization department.
Rock the Block’s approach is activating high volume volunteer groups to revitalize and improve targeted neighborhoods throughout Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Through Rock-the-Block, locations needing improvements within a one- to three-block residential and commercial area receive assistance to refurbish their homes, properties, and community.
Volunteers will be building two graffiti walls, four benches, and assisting with landscaping projects such as tree planting and mulching surrounding the playground built with a KaBOOM grant, Camshire Meadows HOA funds, and donations from local individuals and corporations in May 2018.
The results of the volunteers working on this revitalization project will be “revealed” to Camshire Meadows residents at a Community HOA meeting on Saturday, September 28th.
About Pensacola Habitat for Humanity
Founded in 1981, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, ecumenical, Christian ministry whose purpose is to improve communities through sustainable partnerships. Having built and renovated over 1,300 homes, Pensacola Habitat seeks new and innovative ways to positively impact the community through various meaningful projects, including their Home Buyer and Neighborhood Revitalization programs. Pensacola Habitat for Humanity offers unique financing opportunities to qualified applicants to provide affordable home ownership in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. For more information, visit rethinkhabitat.org.
About Habitat for Humanity International
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. The Christian housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 1,300 communities throughout the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitat.org.
About NeighborWorks America
For nearly 40 years, Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp. (d/b/a NeighborWorks America), a national, nonpartisan, nonprofit, has created opportunities for people to improve their lives and strengthen their communities by providing access to homeownership and safe, affordable rental housing. In the last five years, NeighborWorks organizations have generated more than $27.2 billion in reinvestment in these communities. NeighborWorks America is the nation's leading trainer of community development and affordable housing professionals. For more information, visit nw.org.
