Neighborhood revitalization embraces an integrated, collaborative approach to community development. Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region works in coalition with neighborhood residents and partners to address the many elements that contribute to a higher quality of life, including health care, safety and economic development, in addition to housing to transform the community into a vibrant, safe place to live for current and future residents.

what is the goal of neighborhood revitalization? 

The ultimate goal of neighborhood revitalization is to improve quality of life, which is defined as a sense of well being and happiness experienced by individuals, groups and communities.

why does it matter? 

We believe that individuals and families thrive when they have a safe and stable home in a safe and stable community. Participating in community development efforts allows us to fully embrace our mission – it’s not just homes we are building, we’re building lasting communities.

our neighborhood revitalization efforts: 

ReNEW La Crosse Neighborhoods

ReNEW La Crosse Neighborhoods (Revitalizing Neighborhood Empowerment With La Crosse Neighborhoods), is a partnership of neighbors and local organizations working together to make the neighborhood an even better place to live, work and play. This program is the first four Saturdays in June each year. ReNEW engages in home rehab and repairs, painting, new construction, weatherization, and help homeowners beautify their yard!

ReNEW is currently working on homes in the Lower Northside and Depot Neighborhood. 

Neighbors Day 

Neighbors Day is an annual neighborhood revitalization program, occurring one Saturday each April. Neighbors Day provides the elderly and disabled citizens of the City of La Crosse with help cleaning up their yards for spring. Services provided by volunteer groups include raking yards, trimming shrubs, washing windows and turning gardens. We are partnering with Friends of the Marsh to add cleaning up the marsh to the volunteer day.