BlockWork
BlockWork is a grass-roots program developed in 2010 that strives to bring residents and community volunteers together to build cleaner and safer neighborhoods, one block at a time. Projects include carpentry, painting, landscaping and general clean-up in a one-block area, creating beauty and fostering collaboration in the neighborhood.
Why It Matters
Working together with property owners, residents, city staff and other support groups, participants help to stop the deterioration of a block of homes each year by painting, landscaping, and revitalizing the area. It serves the residents of the chosen block who don't have the funds or the skills to fix the problems themselves.
The Impact
Salisbury cares about its citizens and it shows. This project helps create beauty in run-down and neglected parts of the city where people are usually renting. Those who have volunteered with this annual project say they are always overwhelmed by the number of people who come out to help and it shows just how much residents care for each other.
Explore Our Other Projects
The 100 projects span 36 states and will help thousands of families from coast to coast. Check out progress from each project via #100Hometowns and @Lowes social channels.