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LISC and Rural Neighborhoods Honor Florida Congressman for Leadership on Rural Housing
Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla) has been named a Rural LISC Policy Champion by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) for his efforts to support vital housing programs that help families in South Florida thrive. The eight-term congressman chairs the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), where he has supported critical programs…
Seahorse I & II Take Shape
25-ton two-bedroom, two-bath modular homes were lifted into the air in mid-January as 14 of 31 rental homes were placed on their podiums well above storm surge guidelines. Seahorse I and II are expected to welcome new residents at 80% AMI in April. The remainder of the homes – manufactured in Leesburg, FL – will…
2018 Rural LISC Cohesive Economic Development Initiative Awards
Last month, Rural LISC announced that Rural Neighborhoods was one of 18 community-based organizations serving rural communities in 16 states to receive funding under its arts and culture initiative. Generated from the Rural LISC Cohesive Economic Development Initiative, the grants support outstanding projects and programs that strive to improve residents’ engagement and pride in their…
Northern Trust Invests, Will You?
Northern Trust Corporation, a leading practitioner of corporate social responsibility and leader in wealth management and banking, recently invested $2M in Rural Neighborhoods’ affordable and workforce housing strategies. This capital is the lead community development investment in Rural’s social investment fund targeted toward innovative housing products and gap financing. “Northern Trust is remarkable in their…
One Down, One to Go in the Keys!
Seahorse Cottages and The Avenues on Big Pine Key expect initial certificates of occupancy in September for 31 new single-family rental units serving households earning less than 80% AMI. The CDBG-Disaster Relief funded rental community is financed by Florida Housing Finance Corporation and Community Housing Capital. Rural Neighborhoods will move south from Mile Marker 35…
Cultural Festival Held at Timber Ridge
Rural Neighborhoods and residents in the Eden Park neighborhood celebrated the area’s rich diversity with a Cultural Festival at Timber Ridge. DJ Ruben Garza generously donated his time and played a variety of music and games for attendees throughout the afternoon. He was complemented by local band, Caribbean Groove. Residents celebrated their many cultures while…