H&R Block and Nextdoor partner to revitalize neighborhoods and spark connections with 10 community projects across the countr...
September 22 2020 - 9:00AM
H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) and Nextdoor announced today 10 community
projects that they will support to build more resilient
communities, reduce social isolation, and improve quality of life.
In January 2020, the two purpose-driven companies launched a
nationwide search calling on neighbors to submit projects that
would revitalize or create local spaces to provide more
opportunities for neighbors to connect. As COVID-19 isolated
communities around the world, this mission proved crucial with more
than 2,000 project ideas submitted by neighbors in all 50 states
who want to make their blocks better and bring neighbors together
in new ways.
Over the next several months, H&R Block and Nextdoor will
work with the nominators and local volunteers from the 10 selected
neighborhoods to safely bring the projects to life. The companies
are also sourcing help and resources from local businesses to
complete the projects. All projects are slated to be completed by
the end of 2020 and are being implemented with necessary COVID-19
safety precautions.
“In the past few months, communities have overcome disruptions
to every aspect of daily life and we continued to provide clients
the help and expertise they needed facing the extended tax
deadline. Given how unprecedented times have been, it was exciting
to read so many ideas from neighbors on how we could help improve
the spaces around us in order to increase conversations and
meaningful connections,” said Jeff Jones, president and CEO of
H&R Block. “We know that social isolation can negatively impact
people and that’s been made more challenging during the pandemic
and the new environment of stay at home directives and social
distancing. We’re pleased to partner with Nextdoor as we continue
to live out our purpose to provide help and inspire confidence in
our clients and communities everywhere.”
“Now, more than ever, we see the power of neighborhood
connections. In recent months, we’ve grown to rely on people and
places nearby,” said Sarah Friar, Nextdoor CEO. “We are proud to
partner with H&R Block to support neighborhoods and foster
meaningful connections that ultimately create strong, kinder
communities.”
The selected community improvement projects, listed
alphabetically by state, are:
- Green Valley, Ariz. – Constructing a communal space at a
community garden for residents to step out of the sun and form
better neighbor-to-neighbor relations, submitted by Kim Barney
- Oakland, Calif. – Restoring a beloved community recreation
center for neighbors to have a safe and beautiful place to connect,
submitted by Maribel Lopez
- Miami, Fla. – Creating plant sanctuaries at a local library for
residents to learn about community gardening, submitted by Mary
Benton
- Acworth, Ga. – Building picnic tables, a gazebo, and a
community garden to provide a safe space and healthy food for
families in need, submitted by Gisele Butker
- Kuna, Idaho – Upgrading youth baseball and softball fields so
families have a place for recreational sports, submitted by Daniel
Edralin
- Topeka, Kan. – Transforming an alley into a pollinator garden
to beautify an outdoor space for neighbors, submitted by Mike
Spadafore
- Detroit, Mich. – Building a community closet from recycled
shipping containers to provide free clothing, household, and
personal items to residents in need, submitted by Latisha
Johnson
- Buffalo, N.Y. – Building a community garden so neighbors can
learn about growing plants, contribute to the area food pantry, and
meet neighbors, submitted by Susan Bradbury
- Cincinnati, Ohio – Creating a mural crosswalk to safely connect
a community garden with a local elementary school, submitted by
Gary Dangel
- Philadelphia, Penn. – Upgrading courts and sports equipment at
a local recreation center that emphasizes inclusive programs,
submitted by Laura Lucas
To view details on the selected projects and involvement from
local organizations and small businesses, visit the nomination
website. The H&R Block/Nextdoor partnership was first announced
in January as part of H&R Block’s community impact platform,
Make Every Block Better. The platform seeks to change the
communities across the country by investing in programs that
support small businesses and build connections in communities to
combat increasing social isolation. Make Every Block Better was
launched in December 2019 with foundational partners including
Nextdoor, Habitat for Humanity, the Kauffman Foundation, KCRise
Fund II, and the Urban Neighborhood Initiative.
About H&R BlockH&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) provides help
and inspires confidence in its clients and communities everywhere
through global tax
preparation, financial services,
and small business solutions. The company is
disrupting the tax industry by providing consumers price
transparency and with digital platforms such as Tax
Pro GoSM. H&R Block believes the best
solutions blend digital capabilities with human expertise and care.
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About NextdoorNextdoor is where neighbors come together for
trusted connections and the exchange of helpful information, goods,
and services. We believe by bringing neighbors together, we can
cultivate a kinder world where everyone has a neighborhood they can
rely on.
Building connections in the real world is a universal human
need. That truth, and the reality that neighborhoods are among the
most important communities in our lives, have been guiding
principles for Nextdoor since the beginning. Today, neighbors rely
on Nextdoor to tap into 265,000 neighborhoods around the world,
including the United States (1 in 4 U.S. households), the United
Kingdom, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Sweden,
Denmark, Australia, and Canada, with many more to come.
We recognize that thriving communities are more than just
residents. They’re also made up of the local businesses,
nonprofits, and public agencies that keep our neighborhoods strong
and connected. With more than 50 million local business
recommendations from neighbors to date on Nextdoor, it’s easier
than ever to take advantage of the possibilities nearby.
Nextdoor is a privately-held company based in San Francisco with
backing from prominent investors including Benchmark, Shasta
Ventures, Greylock Partners, Kleiner Perkins, Riverwood Capital,
Bond, Axel Springer, Comcast Ventures, and others. For additional
information and images: nextdoor.com/newsroom.
For further information
Investor Relations: Colby Brown | 816-854-4559 | colby.brown@hrblock.com
Media Relations: Angela Davied | 816-854-5798 | angela.davied@hrblock.com
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