A Habitat for Humanity chapter is hosting an event on September 11 as a day of service and remembrance to honor 9/11’s first responders, veterans, their families and those who went into service because of what happened on that day 20 years ago. The chapter wishes to repair and modify the homes of veterans, first responders and their families, with the goal of helping keep them in place in their homes, preventing displacement and potential homelessness among those who have served our country.

A county council on aging that promotes independent living and wellness for those aged 60 and older seeks to repair and rehabilitate homes in need of critical home health and safety modifications for low-income senior homeowners as well as create a fun outdoor bocce ball court for the senior center clientele.

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. 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.