SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – As the weather continues to warm up you might be itching to get some yard work and home improvements done, but for those who might not be able to afford or handle big projects, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls could lend a hand.
Two years ago, Lim Bun’s house in the Whittier Neighborhood got a little TLC from volunteers with Habitat for Humanity during the 2023 Rock the Block event.
“Adding like a mailbox, doing some landscaping and mulching, planting a couple trees,” Bun said. “It was a myriad of things.”
Bun says the work helped tick off some boxes on a growing to-do list.
“Everyone was very energetic, helpful and just really eager make a difference and impact in everything they did for the neighborhood,” Bun said.
Rock the Block is a neighborhood revitalization event that Habitat for Humanity puts on every year with a focus on a specific neighborhood. For the last two years, the focus has been on the Whittier Neighborhood but this year, they’re turning their attention to the Terrace Park area.
“The goal is to help as many Terrace Park homeowners as we’re able to, to do some of those projects that they maybe couldn’t do on their own financially or if they’re physically not able to do it. We would love to lend a helping hand,” Jadeyn Sjaarda with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls said.
Anyone looking to get some help during this year’s Rock the Block has until May 4th to apply.
“You need to be a Terrace Park homeowner and meet some of our income guidelines that are on our website. If you apply, you can get help with anything like painting, small home repairs or yard work,” Sjaarda said.
“If you want to see something done in your neighborhood, work with them,” Bun said. “They’re willing to do a lot of the effort, resources. They really care about making a difference in the community and that’s always been true with the Habitat people.”
Habitat for Humanity is also still looking for volunteers to help out during Rock the Block — for a list of available shifts click here.
And if you don’t live in the Terrace Park neighborhood but would still like a helping hand on home improvement projects, you can check out their Neighborhood Revitalization Program that’s available year-round for homeowners in all of Minnehaha, Lincoln and Turner Counties.
