BUILDING BLOCKS
of
Kalamazoo
APPLY YOUR BLOCK!
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.
The application window for 2023 is closed - apply now for 2024!
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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Neighborhood Leader Academy Sessions to support Resident Facilitators leading the program
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Project Planning and Workday 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
What Building Blocks Expects:
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Participation of at least 8 households
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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
Participating Households
Block Allocation
Over 10 households
$5,500
8-10 households
$4,500
5-7 households
$3,500
Less than 5 households
may be subject to cancellation
