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making strides in communities with make every block better

370,000 hours volunteered

Our associates are the driving force behind our momentum. Through their efforts, we remain on pace to reach our goal of 1 million volunteer hours by 2025.

1,354 communities impacted

We’re making it easier for neighbors to connect by improving the spaces and places where neighbors come together in communities across all 50 states.

1,000,000 small business owners supported

This includes small business owners reached through our Make Every Block Better programs and partnerships.

-- Volunteer hours

-- Communities

Unnikrishnan Sudhakaran

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

H&R Block India

“Volunteering brings contentment and adds meaning to life. It also helps enhance Team bonding.”

Chris Good

District General Manager

H&R Block

“Today, we volunteered with Habitat KC. Reading the stories of future homeowners and being able to make a positive impact, even if just for a day, was so rewarding and fulfilling. It really aligns with our Purpose of supporting our communities.”

Cynthia Turner

Executive Assistant

H&R Block

“Volunteering helps strengthen the community and is a wonderful opportunity to focus our attention and energy on doing good for others.”

Michelle Florence

District Supervisor

H&R Block

“Team Alaska painted a gazebo, planted flowers, and added fresh mulch at an Anchorage park. By uniting Block volunteers for the greater good, it helps create a stronger bond with the team and the community.”

Mark Hensley

District General Manager

H&R Block

“Our team really enjoyed working side by side with neighbors to finish planting the pollinator garden. It turned out beautiful and was a team effort. I appreciate the hard work it took of so many people to make it happen.”

Helping to revitalize America

H&R Block and Habitat for Humanity team up in 11 neighborhood revitalization projects across the nation, improving community connections and the quality of life for everyone.

How we’re rebuilding communities

Rising up to serve

Together with Neighborhoods Rising Fund, H&R Block is helping to provide funding for underserved neighborhood improvement projects throughout the Kansas City area.

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Say “aloha” to a new playground

H&R Block and Nextdoor have partnered to revitalize a heavily used playground in Kona, Hawaii — including the installation of musical equipment.

How we made music in Hawaii

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