Local helpers for
busy families.
Tutoring, dog walking, party help, driving, and more — just a tap away.
✅ The Block takes 0% · Helpers ages 11–26 keep every dollar
Most requested services
We service these communities
🎒 Back to school season.
Get academic support lined up before the school year starts.
Built for local families
How it works
For families
Submit a request
We find you a Neighborhood Helper
Connect and arrange payment directly
For Neighborhood Helpers
Fill out the signup form
We add you to the team
Families connect with you directly
Why The Block
Help someone you know.
Become part of their story.
The Block is more than a place to find help. It's a way for neighbors to support each other, for young people to build real skills, and for families to find trusted help close to home.
🙋New Request
Tell us what you need. We'll match you with a trusted Neighborhood Helper.
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⭐Find Helpers
Friendly students and young adults from your community.
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🛍️Local Finds
Buy, sell, rent, and share gear, spaces, and party extras from neighbors.
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🏘️Community
News, events, and stories from the neighborhood.
→🏟 Listings & Local Extras
See all →⭐ Neighborhood Helper of the Week
Siena S.
Age 11–13Music Lessons
🏘 Community Board
View all →🌱 Only good news — that's the point
We share the local stories that make this a brighter place to live: kids winning things, neighbors helping neighbors, moments worth celebrating. Crime, court cases and politics stay off The Block. A community gets better partly by noticing what's good in it — so that's all we put here.
What families are saying
Our babysitter from The Block was incredible — on time, attentive, and the kids adored her. We rebook every single week.
Sarah M.
The Oaks of Calabasas
Found a wonderful dog walker in under an hour. Reliable, caring, and genuinely loves animals. Couldn't be happier.
Lisa T.
Calabasas Hills
My son's math grades went from a C to an A with his Block tutor. Incredible kids giving back to the neighborhood.
Rachel K.
Mountain View Estates
Errands and yard help sorted in one request. The process is so easy — request, match, done. Great way to support local teens.
Mike P.
Greater Mulwood
What can you do here?
Need help today?
Tell us what you need and we'll match you with the right Neighborhood Helper.
Request Help →Want to earn money?
Ages 11–26 can join The Block and start helping families across Calabasas & neighboring communities.
Become a Neighborhood Helper →Buy, sell, or rent locally?
Browse and post gear, spaces, party extras, sports equipment, and more from neighbors you know.
Browse Local Finds →Got something to share?
List it in minutes — old toys, instruments, sports gear, spaces, party extras, and more.
List My Item →Local Partner Program
Local businesses, meet local families.
The Block never takes a cut from families or neighborhood helpers. A limited number of Local Partners help support the community while being thoughtfully introduced to families they genuinely serve.
Partner placements are clearly labeled as Sponsored and never affect helper rankings, family choices, or recommendations.