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Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh
1640 S Koeller St
Oshkosh, WI 54902

PO Box 2692

Oshkosh, WI 54903

ROCK THE BLOCK

Where are we now?

Rock the Block® is presented by Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh, along with collaborating partners, Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhoods and the City of Oshkosh. This exciting neighborhood revitalization initiative called “Rock the Block Oshkosh” utilizes neighborhood association members, city loans and local grant funding for exterior home improvement. The purpose is to get neighbors and the greater community working together to improve their city.

Many projects are free to the homeowner. Additional projects may be discussed on a case by case basis, and financing may be available to homeowners through City of Oshkosh micro-grant or zero interest deferred loan programs. Rock the Block Oshkosh is presented by Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh, Oshkosh Healthy Neighborhoods (GO-HNI), and the City of Oshkosh. The program was kick-started through a generous grant from US Venture Basic Needs Giving Program and continues to be funded through generous donors and local grant opportunities.

Click HERE for the most current Rock the Block Oshkosh brochure!

Rock the Block Oshkosh has worked to revitalize areas of Sacred Heart, Congress Fields, River East, Midtown, Menominee South, and Stevens Park Neighborhood Associations in Oshkosh since 2019.

Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh has recently expanded its service area to include the City of Omro and offered Rock the Block Oshkosh services to the North side of the Omro in 2024.

*The program’s 2025 efforts will focus on the HISTORIC 6TH WARD Neighborhood Association in Oshkosh AND the SOUTH SIDE of Omro (homes South of the Fox River to Scott St between Kennedy Ave & Jackson Ave).

Residents living within the Historic 6th Ward Neighborhood Association boundaries can apply to receive assistance with exterior home repairs and lawn care, including but not limited to edging, lawn patching & seeding, tree & bush trimming, weeding, raking, brush removal, mulching, pressure washing, and gutter cleaning. Applications will be available online at www.habitatoshkosh.org/rock-the-block and at the Oshkosh ReStore (1640 S. Koeller Street) as early as September 1st. The deadline to apply for 2025 Oshkosh projects will be November 1st.

Residents living within the City limits of Omro SOUTH/WEST can apply to receive assistance with exterior home repairs and lawn care, including but not limited to edging, lawn patching & seeding, tree & bush trimming, weeding, raking, brush removal, mulching, pressure washing, and gutter cleaning. Applications will be available online at www.habitatoshkosh.org/rock-the-block and at the Oshkosh ReStore (1640 S. Koeller Street) as early as October 1st. The deadline to apply for 2025 Omro projects will be December 1st.

For more information on Rock the Block Oshkosh, Visit @RTBOshkosh on Facebook, or contact Tom Simon, ExecutiveDirector at 920-235-3535 or tsimon@habitatoshkosh.org.

Click HERE for the 2025 OMRO SOUTH/WEST project Application!

You can print and mail the completed application to us at 2559 Badger Avenue, Oshkosh 54904, drop off at the ReStore (1640 S. Koeller St, Oshkosh), drop off at Omro City Hall (205 S. Webster St, Omro), or email to tsimon@habitatoshkosh.org.

Why Rock the Block?

The program is designed to address the exterior areas of properties including yard maintenance, lighting improvements and repair of broken porches, railings, windows and other projects. By completing neighborhood revitalization projects such as Rock the Block, we can help promote a vibrant, well-maintained neighborhood which leads to healthy families and increased property values.

Financial Incentives.

The City of Oshkosh offers financial incentives through matching micro grants to participating Rock the Block Oshkosh Neighborhood Associations to encourage exterior improvements. Approved projects will be reimbursed up to 50% of the total cost of the project, with a maximum grant of $500.

Micro Grant Information and Application

Contact Brandon Nielsen, Assistant Planner, Planning Services, Community Development for Micro Grant application. 920.236.5061. bnielsen@ci.oshkosh.wi.us

Housing Rehabilitation Programs

The City of Oshkosh also has loan and other grant-based programs to rehabilitate your home. The Housing Rehabilitation Program was created to enhance image, market and physical conditions of residential properties with the City of Oshkosh. Details on the programs and applications may be found here:

https://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/PlanningServices/HousingLoansAndIncentives.aspx