Rock the Block — Camden City [Morgan Village]
Thursday, September 17, 2026
On Thursday, September 17th, Habitat for Humanity SCNJ will host our community repair event called Rock the Block sponsored by Wells Fargo! Rock the Block showcases Habitat’s Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative, which brings people together to improve residents’ quality of life in targeted neighborhoods through home repairs, community projects, and accessibility installations.
At Rock the Block, over 100 volunteers come out to care for their neighbors – taking on home preservation projects like beautifying exteriors, painting, landscaping, and performing minor repairs on homes in Morgan Village of Camden City
Once the work is complete, community members are invited to join us for a resource fair and block party with free treats, music, and lots of fun activities!
Rock the Block delivers repairs to local homeowners, provides access to community programs at the resource fair, and engages residents of all ages with activities like bounce houses, live music, face painting, food trucks and more!
FREE HOME REPAIRS: minor, exterior repairs and preservation projects to improve and beautify the neighborhood at no cost to homeowners.
Homeowners must live within the identified neighborhood. For specific location click here.
- Type of Repair Work:
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Exterior minor carpentry repairs: doors, floors, porches, steps, etc.
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Exterior minor painting and power washing
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General cleaning and landscaping, trash removal, cleaning of exterior, cutting down brush, mowing lawns, cutting back shrubbery, planting flowers and bushes
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- Homeowner Requirements:
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Must own your home
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Valid and current homeowners insurance policy
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Must live within the boundaries of our target area to receive repairs for this event
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INTERESTED IN RECEIVING FREE REPAIRS? Email repairs@habitatscnj.org with “2026 Rock the Block Camden” in the subject line!
Volunteers : 8:30am – 3:00pm
At Rock the Block, we anticipate 100 individuals to come out and care for their neighbors. Volunteers will complete home preservation projects like clearing away debris, removing overgrown brush, mulching and landscaping, painting, mending fences, and fixing porches. No skills are necessary to lend a helping hand. Each project will be led by a Habitat staff or skilled volunteer.
To register as a volunteer, click here.
Questions on volunteering? Email Azizah Grant at agrant@habitatscnj.org or call (856) 249-0750
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR! — Wells Fargo
Thanks to the generosity of Wells Fargo this event was completely free to the homeowners and community!!
Wells Fargo and Habitat for Humanity share a commitment to creating stronger, more resilient communities by expanding access to safe, affordable homeownership. Through its support of Habitat for Humanity, Wells Fargo has helped families achieve greater housing stability while investing in neighborhoods and communities where the need is greatest.
Our partnership reflects the power of collaboration—bringing together financial resources, volunteers, and community expertise to help build and preserve affordable homes. Wells Fargo’s commitment helps Habitat for Humanity of South Central New Jersey advance its mission of bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
We are grateful for Wells Fargo’s continued partnership and investment in affordable housing and for its role in helping local families build a stronger future.