NEW!
BLOCK BUILD WKA
One weekend, dozens of homes, hundreds of volunteers.
june 13th & 14th, 2025
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
“We are thrilled to have The Strand area selected for this exciting first Waukesha Block Build. This initiative will not only improve the look and feel of the neighborhood, but it will also bring residents closer together as a community. We invite everyone to get involved and make a lasting impact.”
- Melanie Roach, Revitalize Milwaukee CEO
REVITALIZE MILWAUKEE ANNOUNCES the strand FOR BLOCK BUILD 2025!
Block Build WKA is ONE OF our signature EVENTS
Volunteers and community partners come together to transform multiple neighborhood blocks in one weekend. On this weekend, corporations and individuals work on up to 10 homes that are owned by low-income seniors, veterans, and/or those living with a disability.
The two days are full of activity—hundreds of volunteers donate their skills and sweat equity to complete numerous repairs and beautification updates. Every project we undertake is unique. Each home comes with a different history, specialized homeowner needs, and its own scope of work. Once deployed, we do everything from yard cleanup and painting to skilled plumbing, windows, electrical, and flooring repairs.
get involved
volunteer
With hundreds of repairs getting done in only two days, there’s a job for everyone no matter your skill level. If you are not a team member of a company-sponsored house you are considered a general volunteer and will be assigned to a volunteer task where most needed to make this event a success. Take a look at some potential volunteer jobs and figure out which one you’d like the most:
Carpentry: tearing down and rebuilding porches, installing doors, etc.
Plumbing: installing new toilets and sinks
Electrical: installing new light fixtures
Painting
Landscaping
Assist with early morning set up
Helping with registration and set up/tear down.
sponsor
There are 12 different ways you can be a sponsor with Block Build WKA, each varying in value to fit anyone’s budget. Hundreds of volunteers and community partners will be there, exposing you to a diverse group of local community members.
in-kind donations
In-kind donations are essential to Revitalize Milwaukee because they provide goods or services that directly support our causes, often filling specific needs that financial donations might not cover. These donations can include anything from tools to building materials or supplies, making a significant impact by reducing operational costs. In-kind contributions enable Revitalize Milwaukee to allocate financial resources more effectively, allowing us to focus on other areas of our mission. In-kind donations offer a tangible way to contribute while creating a strong sense of community and shared responsibility. In-kind donations play a critical role in enhancing Revitalize Milwaukee’s effectiveness and supporting our mission.