{"id":54140,"date":"2020-11-09T15:04:48","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T21:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resource-center.hrblock.com\/?post_type=newsroom&p=54140"},"modified":"2023-03-02T12:41:49","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T18:41:49","slug":"community-centers-improved-hrblock","status":"publish","type":"newsroom","link":"https:\/\/hrbcomlnp.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/newsroom\/around-block\/our-purpose\/community-centers-improved-hrblock\/","title":{"rendered":"Philadelphia and Oakland community centers key to unlocking vibrant communities with support from H&R Block"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Allendale Recreation Center in Oakland, Calif., is nestled among houses in the neighborhood, providing easy access for families in the surrounding area.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The recreation center serves the Laurel District of Oakland and the upgrades will help continue their mission of serving families and youth in the community.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Maribel Lopez, recreation supervisor in Oakland, says she nominated Allendale because, \u201cI saw so much potential, it\u2019s right behind a school, and part of a community that\u2019s thriving.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Because of the community improvement campaign by H&R Block and Nextdoor, two community centers received upgrades, including the basketball courts at the Allendale Recreation Center.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Recreation centers are important community spaces that improve the vibrancy of neighborhoods and give residents the opportunity to foster new relationships.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>