Rock the Block 3!
Rock the Block is a perfect example of community-rooted action that reflects Change Lab values of belonging, mutual aid, and public celebration of civic life. This event helps fulfill goals across several Change Lab pathways—such as Attend a Civic Meetup, Volunteer with a Cause, and Share Your Story—and demonstrates how faith-based institutions can anchor civic connection and neighborhood resilience.
Almeda Plaza Missionary Baptist Church
Almeda Plaza Civic Club reflects the heart of grassroots civic participation. By fostering local agency, organizing residents, and interfacing directly with city systems, the club embodies Change Lab’s commitment to community voice, civic literacy, and cross-sector collaboration. Their work at the hyperlocal level strengthens the civic fabric and builds the trust, accountability, and public participation needed for broader systems change. As a consistent, decades-long presence in Houston’s civic life, they are a natural partner in advancing place-based, people-powered change.
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