BUILDING BLOCKS
of
Kalamazoo
Apply for your block to be a catalyst site!
You can now apply your block for our 12-week Catalyst Program! Residents will work together on the shared responsibility of selecting, planning, and completing exterior home improvement and beautification projects. They will also gain access to resources & relationships within (and beyond) their block to enhance the quality of their neighborhood experience.
Meet and work with each other.
Get to know and trust each other.
What Building Blocks Offers:
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Funding to support exterior home improvement and beautification projects
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Project planning and work day support from Building Blocks staff
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Volunteer recruitment for community workdays
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Discounts and tax-free purchases from Lowes
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Training sessions to support Resident Facilitators leading the program
What Building Blocks Expects:
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An application with at least six households participating, with a likelihood of recruiting more
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Two Resident facilitators identified to lead the program
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At least three resident meetings to collectively plan projects and workdays
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Community workdays where ALL participating residents collectively work on projects
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On-going communication with Building Blocks staff
