What
Habitat for Humanity of Omaha is partnering with the Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) to host a “Rock the Block” neighborhood beautification at Minne Lusa Elementary School and some nearby locations. Volunteers and Habitat Omaha staff will focus on mulching, planting flowers, weed-cutting, and trimming overgrown trees and hedges around the school grounds to improve visibility and enhance safety near the playground.
When
Saturday, June 7, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where
Minne Lusa Elementary, Map
Who
Habitat Omaha staff, OPPD employees, Miller Park Minne Lusa Neighborhood Association, and volunteers from the community. Members of the public are encouraged to sign up to volunteer at Rock the Block – Minne Lusa/Miller Park – 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 conducts Rock the Blocks in its five-county area as part of its effort to provide and preserve affordable housing. Habitat Omaha has previously partnered with Connie Ryan to raise funds for home acquisition, critical home repairs and neighborhood clean up in the Belvedere Point, Miller Park and Minne Lusa neighborhoods.
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, 402-616-6753, and Mitch Strong, Community Outreach Coordinator, 402-609-8997.
About Habitat for Humanity of Omaha
Founded in 1984, Habitat for Humanity of Omaha builds and renovates homes, repairs existing houses and takes down blighted structures in a five-county area, including Burt, Cass, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. Habitat also works with individuals and families to acquire the access, skills and financial education to become successful homeowners and, along with Habitat affiliates across the state, advocates for better laws and systems. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitatomaha.org.
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