Vistans ROC

Hundreds of volunteers are joining efforts to paint, landscape, and spruce up homes in need of repair in designated neighborhoods on Saturday October 9, as part of the City’s annual revitalization project. During this year’s one-day event more than 800 people are expected to participate in the Vistans Revitalizing Our Community project, better known as Vistans R.O.C. The program teams up volunteers with homeowners to clean up and beautify homes in specific focus neighborhoods. The goal is to strengthen community pride and to provide community support for those in need.

Throughout the day, Vistans R.O.C. crews will beautify a neighborhood by planting drought-tolerant flora in yards; removing debris around the properties; and by applying paint to the exterior of the homes. The City’s Redevelopment & Housing Department funds the project through local partnerships and sponsors, and with federal grant allocations. The City initiated the event over a decade ago as part of the national Raise the Roof Day, which was organized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Although the national project ended years ago, the City adopted the project and continues to organize the “neighbors helping neighbors” community event.