In 2021, Church on the Hill took a bold step toward deepening its impact in the community by establishing The Block Community Outreach, Inc., a completely separate, non-religious 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Though born from the heart of the church, The Block was created to stand on its own, with its own leadership, mission, and funding.
On June 1, 2022, a major milestone was reached: key outreach efforts, including the Weekend Food Program (originally launched in 2016) and the Summer Food Program, were fully entrusted to The Block. This handoff marked more than a transition—it was a declaration of trust in a growing vision to meet people right where they are, with dignity and love.
Today, The Block continues to lead a wide range of programs that are changing lives in our community. From providing critical food and hygiene supplies to the unhoused, to feeding our food-insecure neighbors weekly, to ensuring that kids have the tools they need to thrive in school and a safe, encouraging place to go after class through our Kids @ The Block program every effort is driven by one powerful mission: to love, to uplift, and to be present for those in need.
The Block is so much more than community outreach, we are neighbors serving neighbors through genuine connections.
Our Team
We are Here to Serve You
Reach out to us with any questions you may have!
kat.ralya@theblockoutreach.org
Board of Directors
Guiding the Vision
The Board is composed of up to ten people of varying backgrounds, but all with a heart for our community.
Board Members at Large
Yes, we are openly Christian. We are not a church, but our purpose is to love God’s people, our people.
We are registered with the Georgia Secretary of State and we have a 501c3 non-profit designation with the Internal Revenue Service.
Yes, all donations made to The Block are tax deductible consequently with our 501c3 status. You will be given a tax receipt for your record upon donation.
No, you do not. We welcome anyone who has a passion to serve our community. We were founded by a group of people who have a passion to serve based on our relationship with Christ. However, you are welcome to serve whether you profess any faith or none at all. Our unifying vision is that we are all one community serving our neighbors.
We currently serve the portions of Buford and Sugar Hill within two miles of our building.
Yes, we have volunteer opportunities for all levels of accessibility. Please see our Volunteer page for more information.