COCOA, Fla. — Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital employees traded their usual work routines for paintbrushes and yard tools Nov. 6 to help improve a Cocoa neighborhood.
The volunteers joined Space Coast Habitat for Humanity for its annual Rock the Block initiative in Clear Lake Village, just south of Eastern Florida State College’s Cocoa campus.
Projects included yard work, painting, trash and debris removal, minor home repairs and neighborhood cleanup, according to Orlando Health.
Working alongside neighbors
“Giving back is an important part of how we care for the communities we serve,” said Heather Profit, Orlando Health’s community relations manager, in a news release. “Rock the Block gives our team members an opportunity to work side by side with our neighbors and make a visible difference in our community.”
The neighborhood revitalization effort connected volunteers with residents through hands-on projects at homes and outdoor spaces.
A continuing commitment to service
Among the participants was Donna Langston, imaging services supervisor at Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital.
Langston was recognized as Orlando Health’s Volunteer of the Month in July 2026. Since October 2025, she has contributed more than 40 volunteer hours, according to the health system.
“Volunteering gives me a sense of gratification knowing that I am giving back to the community and helping others,” Langston said. “I volunteer to get out, help others and meet like-minded people. It’s fun!”
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