Revitalize Milwaukee Block Build MKE is coming to Lincoln Village

Written By Colleen Cheney-Trawinski

Who is Revitalize Milwaukee:  a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose goal is to preserve affordable housing and revitalize vulnerable neighborhoods throughout Milwaukee and Waukesha counties.

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What is Block Build:   Block Build is Revitalize Milwaukee’s signature event where volunteers and community partners come together to transform a neighborhood in one weekend. Corporations and individuals work on up to 30 homes that are owned by low-income elderly, veterans, and/or those living with a disability.

When : August 13 and 14th, 2021

Where:  Block of houses - Lincoln and 7th up until Arthur and 10th 

What is needed : 

  • Volunteers-  Skilled and unskilled help is needed!  Join in the fun!! Everything from yard cleanup, painting, to skilled plumbing, windows, electrical, and flooring repairs.

  • Sponsors-  for materials, supplies, labor for construction project . Food and beverage sponsors needed to feed volunteers. 

  • Donations –  donate directly to Revitalize Block Build

Be a part of this exciting weekend by becoming a volunteer, sponsor, or donating! For volunteer or sponsor information, call Debbie at Revitalize Milwaukee at (414) 312-7531 

https://www.freehomerepairs.org/

Get involved this summer help  transform lives in the Lincoln Village neighborhood! 

For more info and questions about volunteering in Lincoln Village to help with Block Build please contact us: lincolnvillageinfo@gmail.com

Colleen Cheney-Trawinski