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Yahoo
26-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity announces ‘Rock the Block' 2025 to take place in September
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity CEO Jessica Diederich, President of the Neighborhood Association for Fisk Addition Anna Kolb and Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich gathered on Tuesday to announce the dates for Rock the Block 2025. The Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity's Rock the Block 2025 is set for September 25-27, as volunteers are invited to join forces for good, rebuilding and revitalizing neighborhoods. Last year was the inaugural year for Rock the Block, as over two dozen homeowners in De Pere to help revitalize homes. Diederich said that the impact was more than just physical. Green Bay Polar Plunge® raises money for Special Olympians, invites attendees to jump in freezing cold Fox River 'Last year, over 30 homeowners participated in revitalization efforts transforming their homes and strengthening their neighborhoods,' Diederich said. 'Beyond the physical repairs and improvements, the most profound impact was how the program brought people together.' From yard maintenance to exterior home repairs, Rock the Block is designed to 'elevate the community with well-maintained neighborhoods,' the official Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity website says. 'We've been really excited about bringing Habitat [for Humanity] and Rock the Block to the city of Green Bay,' Mayor Genrich said. 'The city of Green Bay and Habitat for Humanity have been partnering for decades, but with each year, it becomes a stronger and more meaningful partnerhsip.' There are numerous opportunities for volunteers to take part in when Rock the Block kicks off: Family Radio Network launches Help for the Homeless Hygiene Drive to aid Wisconsin crisis agencies Exterior home repairs Painting Providing meals Landscaping Modify and construct ramps for those with disabilities Cleanup and setup logistics Visit the Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity's website for more information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Green Bay Polar Plunge® raises money for Special Olympians, invites attendees to jump in freezing cold Fox River
DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) – Special Olympics Wisconsin supporters across the area gathered in De Pere on Saturday for a Polar Plunge to raise money while creating chilling, but fun memories. The Green Bay Polar Plunge® began at the Perkofski Boat Launch at the Brown County Fairgrounds with a noon ceremony and constant jumps into the ice-cold Fox River. 29-year-old Wisconsin man who recently earned contract to make official UFC debut Saturday The event was set to raise money for Wisconsin Special Olympics athletes, with some choosing to jump straight into the cold water and raise money. A minimum fundraising goal of $100 earns an official long-sleeve shirt. Raising additional money can result in added incentives as well. Additional locations for the Polar Plunge® are listed below: Wisconsin Rapids Oshkosh Madison La Crosse Milwaukee Chippewa Falls Whitewater For more details, please visit the Special Olympics Wisconsin website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
