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A Week of Revitalization, Celebration, and Shared Purpose

Taking place October 19–24, 2026, Rock the Block brings together residents, volunteers, corporate partners, and community leaders in Joppa – one of North Texas’s oldest freedmen’s communities and a neighborhood where Dallas Habitat has partnered with residents for more than 20 years. 

Rock the Block honors decades of partnership and invests in the promise of affordable homeownership and community‑led progress. Throughout the week, volunteers work together on home repairs and improvements to the neighborhood and shared community spaces. 

The week culminates in a vibrant community block party celebration. Rock the Block marks a defining moment in our shared legacy – bringing together years of collaboration with a bold vision for what comes next. 

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Home Repairs

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Volunteer

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Help Us Rock The Block!

What Happens During Rock the Block?

Throughout the week

Neighborhood Improvement Projects

• Minor home repairs through our NeighborCare and Repair Program
• Exterior home painting in
Joppa Circle
• Neighborhood daycare renovation
• Neighborhood restaurant upgrades
• Community and
residential landscaping

Community
Beautification

• Neighborhood cleanup
• Bulk trash removal
• Tire and battery recycling
• Community space enhancements

Safety &
Education

• Smoke alarm installation
• Dallas Habitat homeownership and financial education classes
• Community resources and resident engagement activities

Community Block Party

Saturday, October 24 | 2 PM – 6 PM

A free neighborhood-wide celebration featuring:

• Live music and entertainment
• Food and refreshments
• Games and Kid Zone activities
• Homeowner and volunteer recognition
• A celebration of Joppa’s history, legacy, and future
• Recognition of Dallas Habitat’s 40 years of progress and vision for the future

Become a Sponsor

Presenting Sponsor – $150,000

Position your company as the lead corporate partner for Rock the Block – the signature event of Dallas Habitat’s 40th Anniversary Celebration.

Block Party Sponsor – $100,000

Champion the community celebration
that brings Rock the Block to life.
 

Entertainment Sponsor – $75,000

Set the stage for the music and moments that keep Rock the Block moving and memorable.

Neighborhood Investment Sponsors – $50,000

Mobilize multiple neighborhood improvement projects taking place throughout the week. 

Project Level Sponsorships

Support sponsorships that fuel large‑scale, medium, and smaller neighborhood improvement projects — each delivering meaningful impact in Joppa. 

Activation Sponsorships

Bring Rock the Block to life through engaging experiences that create connection, celebration, and visibility throughout the event. 

To learn more, explore sponsorship opportunities,

or start a conversation about how you can help, please contact us today.

Kathryn Cox, Chief Development Officer,
KCox@Dallas-Habitat.org, 940-597-1922