{"id":53605,"date":"2020-09-22T07:03:22","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T12:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resource-center.hrblock.com\/?post_type=newsroom&p=53605"},"modified":"2024-09-12T09:47:06","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T14:47:06","slug":"hrblock-nextdoor-10-community-projects","status":"publish","type":"newsroom","link":"https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/newsroom\/people-culture\/hrblock-nextdoor-10-community-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"H&R Block and Nextdoor partner to revitalize neighborhoods and spark connections with 10 community projects across the country"},"content":{"rendered":"

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KANSAS CITY, Mo.,– 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<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn 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,\u201d said Jeff Jones, president and CEO of H&R Block. \u201cWe know that social isolation can negatively impact people and that\u2019s been made more challenging during the pandemic and the new environment of stay at home directives and social distancing. We\u2019re 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNow, more than ever, we see the power of neighborhood connections. In recent months, we\u2019ve grown to rely on people and places nearby,\u201d said Sarah Friar, Nextdoor CEO. \u201cWe are proud to partner with H&R Block to support neighborhoods and foster meaningful connections that ultimately create strong, kinder communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

The selected community improvement projects, listed alphabetically by state, are:<\/p>\n