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You know us as a tax company, but really we’re a community company. Our commitment is to build connections among neighbors and support small business owners from coast to coast — the basis of our Make Every Block Better platform. Because bringing communities together is what sets us apart.

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Making strides on every block

H&R Block is proud to give back to communities across the nation in so many ways.

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Providing help in communities everywhere

With more than 9,000 offices nationwide and nearly 12 million hours of client conversations, we’re able to find unique ways to give back and connect people to possibility.

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.

A closer look at how far we’ve come

See how we’re helping make every block better in every state.

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Our progress speaks volumes

  • Picture of H&R Block employee Unnikrishnan Sudhakaran
    Unnikrishnan Sudhakaran

    Senior Infrastructure Engineer

    H&R Block India

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

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    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.”

  • Picture of H&R Block employee Cynthia Turner
    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.”

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    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.”

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    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.”

How connections come together

Visit our newsroom to find out more about the ways we’re making an impact in communities coast to coast.

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.

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.

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.

Partnering together

We’ve teamed up with like-minded organizations across the country and in our own backyard in Kansas City to go the extra mile to support our communities nationwide.

habitat for humanity

Improving neighbors’ quality of life by increasing access to quality housing and better neighborhood spaces through local grants and associate volunteerism — via Habitat’s network of affiliates nationwide.

nextdoor

Teaming up to ask neighbors to nominate inspiring improvement projects for their community. Together, over the last three years, we’ve received more than 4,000 submissions from all 50 states. Selected projects enhance shared spaces and form longer-lasting neighborhood connections.

kcrise fund

Our $2 million investment in KCRise Fund II helps fund early-stage technology companies in Kansas City. The Fund’s investors include local corporations, family firms, and prominent business leaders, all committed to building the future.

neighborhoods rising fund

Providing critical funding to help historically underinvested neighborhoods throughout the Greater Kansas City region. NRF leverages residents’ talents and energy to increase connections and support innovation, resulting in tangible community development.

urban league of greater kansas city

Partnering with the Urban League of Greater Kansas City to help Black small business owners increase access to capital and improve their financial management.

urban neighborhood initiative

Hosting community-building events that provide opportunities for residents to connect, linking citizens to resources, and providing home repairs within 10 historically underserved neighborhoods in the heart of Kansas City.

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Investors

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Download our report

Read our Corporate Responsibility report to understand all the ways we bring our Purpose to life.

Interested in working with us?

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