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Block Build MKE revitalizes 35 homes in Lindsay Heights neighborhood

May 24, 2016 by Rebecca Carballo 1 Comment

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  • Hundreds of volunteers came out to the first Block Build MKE.
  • Teams of volunteers work on various projects.
  • Volunteers work on beautification projects such as landscaping and painting.
  • Volunteers check in before the event.
  • La'Vada Gardener and her daughter live in one of 35 homes that were repaired during Block Build MKE.
  • Rebuilding Together Greater Milwaukee recruited 15 house sponsors to make the repairs possible.
  • Homeowner Emma Nash poses in front of her home as volunteers go to work on it.
  • Workers begin to touch up the outside of Nash's home.
  • John Mlekoday and his daughter, Amanda, work together on outside beautification projects.
  • A house captain leads volunteers in their tasks.
  • Pat Mersberger touches up the paint on a porch.
  • Sharon Adams, co-founder of Walnut Way Conservation Corp., addresses volunteers as Rebuilding Together CEO Lynnea Katz-Petted (right) looks on.
  • Alderman Russell Stamper addresses the volunteers: "I am grateful of the work done, and it is an honor to be rebuilding the neighborhood."

Rebuilding Together Greater Milwaukee (RTGM) hosted its first Block Build MKE event on Saturday, May 21. Volunteers renovated 35 homes on 17th and 18th streets from North Avenue to Lloyd Street.

Renovations included landscaping, painting, beautification projects and electrical repairs.

During the past year RTGM has done about 340 emergency home renovations for people who are elderly, disabled or veterans, according to home repair liaison Eddie Lopez-Cerda.

RTGM CEO Lynnea Katz-Petted said RTGM plans to do another Block Build in June.

According to board member Vi Hawkins, “This is more than just individuals. It’s about stabilizing a whole neighborhood.”

Walnut Way Conservation Corp., Social Development Commission and Feeding America were among the event’s sponsors.

Homeowner Emma Nash said she was not sure if she would be able to live in her home much longer because of the expense of needed repairs. Block Build repaired her bathroom and basement and did electrical work, all free of charge.

When Nash saw the number of volunteers she was at a loss for words. “I am just so filled with joy I cannot express how I feel,” she said.

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  1. Mary says

    May 25, 2016 at 10:14 pm

    How can I sign up to help next time?

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