BEFORE

 AFTER

Block by Block is a solutions-based, relationship-building approach that identifies and assists neighborhoods that want to come back to life.  The program builds on the tremendous work already done by block, providing resources to make each property on the block fully habitable.  The organization reached its 2009 goal of rehabilitating eight blocks by the end of the year.  It plans to renovate an additional 16 blocks in 2010.   

The Mission:

The mission of Block by Block is to rebuild, re-energize and revitalize Cedar Rapids neighborhoods one block at a time.

Core Values:

Block by Block is a solutions-based, relationship-building approach that, with honesty, integrity, and compassion, assists neighbors. 

     Honesty:  Operating in a truthful and open manner.

     Integrity:  Adherence to moral and ethical principles.

     Compassion:  Feeling empathy for homeowners' misfortune. 

LEARN MORE>>

   Steve Allsop, Four Oaks Board Member and Block by Block Volunteer Property Coordinator, accepts the Rebuild Iowa Award for Service from General Ron Dardis.  Steve accepted the award on behalf of Block by Block, its staff, volunteers and homeowners

Block by Block's Clint Twedt Ball and First Funder, John Smith, Receive Rotary Awards

John Smith, Block by Block's first donor, received the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids Community Service Award for his outstanding community and business leadership.  His recent support of Block by Block was sited as one of many accomplishments. 

Clint Twedt Ball was chosen to receive the Rotary's Club Appreciation Award because of his leadership and vision with Block by Block.

New Links to Stories about Block by Block 

For more information on Block by Block, check out these links:

Gazette Online: Editorial by Clint Twedt-Ball, Block by Block  

Eastern Iowa News Now: Block by Block stories

Gazette Online: Hall Perrine Awards Block by Block $750,000

Gazette Online: Looking for New Homeowners 

KCRG: Homeowners - Video Version  

Gazette Online: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Award to Block by Block

Gazette Online: Block by Block Does the Impossible

Gazette Online: Flood Family Moves Home

KCRG: Kurt Warner Foundation Helps Out

Gazette Online: Ribbon Cutting for First Block Done - Bishop Trimble Attends

KCRG: House Moved for Cedar Rapids Flood Victim

KCRG: Block by Block Helps Woman Who Was Victim of Contractor Fraud

KWWL: Organization Helps One Block at a Time 

KCRG: One Million Dollar Award from John & Dyan Smith

Iowa Public Radio: July 27th, 2009 - Block by Block Ribbon Cutting - First Block