Will you help Rock the Block on Saturday, March 11?

Sussex County Habitat for Humanity is sponsoring this community improvement event in Laurel’s Old Town neighborhood on Saturday, March 11. This event will use local volunteers who will be partnering with homeowners to provide free services like  landscaping, trash removal, power washing, and more.

Old Town, which includes the neighborhood between Central Avenue and Oak Street, from the waterfront to Market Street, is a targeted area for community revitalization. The Laurel Redevelopment Corporation has applied for a substantial Strong Neighborhoods Housing Fund grant from Delaware State Housing Authority to build new homes and rehabilitate existing owner-occupied homes in that neighborhood. The LRC is partnering with the town, Sussex County Habitat for Humanity, and Milford Housing Development Corporation.

All of this good work will be followed-up by a community celebration that afternoon. Gather at the town parking lot on on Oak Street.

Download the flyer here.

Schedule:

  • Sign in breakfast – 8 to 8:45 a.m.
  • Work will take place 9 to 11 a.m.
  • Lunch 11 a.m. to noon
  • Work noon to 2:30 p.m.
  • Community Celebration at 3 p.m.

The Laurel Chamber of Commerce is looking for members to sponsor breakfast, lunch and the celebration. Please contact Jeff Roberts.

To volunteer your time or supplies, or or if you have questions about the project, please contact Audrey Miller at Sussex County Habitat for Humanity. Her number is 855 1153 Ext. 207.