Habitat Omaha Partnering with City of LaVista to Beautify 8 to 15 Homes Through LaVista Community Foundation

Volunteers Are Welcome to “Rock the Block” Saturday, Oct. 19

What
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha is partnering with the City of LaVista and the LaVista Community Foundation to hold the city’s first “Rock the Block” neighborhood beautification event providing 8 to 15 homes in the area of 70^th and Josephine to be worked at. Volunteers and staff will help transform homes by painting, cleaning up, assisting in exterior home repairs, and landscaping.

When
Saturday, Oct. 19, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Where
G. Stanley Hall Elementary School, 7600 South 72^nd Street, LaVista, NE 68128

Who
Habitat Omaha staff and volunteers from the community. Members of the public are encouraged to sign up to volunteer at Rock the Block – La Vista - Habitat for Humanity of Omaha (habitatomaha.org). All volunteers are required to sign up before arriving at the worksite.

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.

Editor’s Note: The news media is invited and encouraged to attend. Interviews and photo opportunities will be available. Worksite contacts are Ken Mar, Habitat Omaha Area Director, Burt, Cass, Sarpy and Washington counties, (402) 616-6753 and Mitch Strong, Neighborhood Revitalization Manager, (402) 609-8997.

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.