Summer Project

2027 Summer Project

 

 

What is the Summer Project?

South Allison Hill is one of Harrisburg’s most neglected and deteriorating neighborhoods with over half the population living in poverty.  It has been neglected for years and is in dire need of reinvestment of funds, resources, and time to create a suitable living environment for the people of Allison Hill.  Our Summer Project was birthed out of our desire to serve our residents by preventing & eliminating slums and helping provide safer and sanitary living conditions as well as reduce crime opportunity areas. Every summer an army of hope-filled volunteers flood the streets of our beloved neighborhood, Allison Hill.  We do this through removing litter & dump sites, basic landscaping including planter boxes & weed prevention, and minor exterior home repairs.  

The Vision for our 2027 Summer Project (June 13th - July 17th):

Ten years ago, we set out to reach every corner of Allison Hill, and we did it: all 10 target areas, 202 blocks, nearly 9,500 neighbors. Summer Project 2027 is about making that progress last. Join us June 13–July 17, 2027 as we haul away an estimated 85,000 pounds of trash, install 50 planter boxes, and repair 5 porches alongside teen interns building real job skills and residents earning Hill Points through our new Love the Hill Champions program. Every volunteer hour helps prevent blight, reduce crime, and build the kind of pride that only grows when neighbors lead the way; come be part of it.
 

Our efforts over the last 10 years include:

  • Mobilizing 9,403 unique volunteers (18,595 overall)
  • Servicing 3,157 Properties
  • Impacting 3,157 Families 
  • Covering 202 City Blocks
  • Repairing 29 porches 
  • Removing 3,223,181 pounds of trash
  • Installing 471 planter boxes
  • Boarding up 131 abandoned structures
  • Establishing 3 community gardens as part of our lot reclamation efforts
  • Recovering an abandoned street full of trash and debris
How can I get involved?

1. Register to volunteer for a day.

2. Apply to bring a team.

3. Apply to be a summer intern.

4. Apply to be a summer staff member.