Sanford Block Party 2026

Help spruce up a neighborhood in Sanford at the 14th annual Sanford Block Party! The Sanford Block Party is an annual event that targets a Sanford neighborhood for a day of sprucing up that includes light carpentry, painting, and landscaping! The event brings together elected officials, municipal staff, churches, youth organizations, the community, and neighbors for a day of fellowship that helps the greater good. The purpose of the Sanford Block Party is to help maintain Sanford’s housing stock, beautify its corridors, and enable homeowners to stay in their homes as long as possible.

Information for this year’s event will be available soon! The date will be Saturday, April 25th. Registration and breakfast will start at 8AM. Work assignments begin at 8:30AM. Lunch is at 12PM. The event ends at 3PM.

This year’s hosts are St. James AME Church and Jonesboro UMC.
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Portions of Washington Avenue, Boykin Avenue, Dudley Street, Crestview Street, Booker Street, Bullock Circle and Horton Circle.

Volunteer Needs: Anyone is welcome to come volunteer, whether as an individual or with a group.

Work assignments will include light carpentry, painting, mowing, raking, and other general landscaping. We ask that volunteers bring their own tools if they can, including rakes, shovels, painting tools, lawn mowers, weed eaters, gloves, etc.

Donations Needed: This project requires repair and landscaping tools and materials, as well as food, beverages, and entertainment for those who volunteer. Donations are encouraged and appreciated!

Contact: To volunteer or donate, contact Karen Kennedy at 919-718-4657 ext. 5391 or karen.kennedy@sanfordnc.net.