New Senior Housing Under Construction in LaBelle

Rural Neighborhoods recently completed its third Resident Leadership Academy (RLA) class with 15 graduates.  Funded through NeighborWorks America, the RLAs teach residents the importance of getting involved in their community and the impact they can have.  The classes also focus on leadership skills such as strong communication, team building, and conflict resolution. During the class,…

With funding from NeighborWorks America, Rural Neighborhoods began working with residents and stakeholders in early 2015 to comprehensively assess the strengths and challenges of the Eden Park-Esperanza Place (EP2) neighborhoods in Immokalee.  This diverse area is home to approximately 7,400 residents, the majority of whom are Latino (81%).   The result of this 18-month effort was…

A lack of community space in western Immokalee prompted Rural Neighborhoods to seek funding for its Esperanza Community Center.  Collier County provided $400,000 in CDBG funds toward the $1.2 million project.  The new structure, to be located in front of the new Casa Amigos apartments, will provide meeting space, office space for non-profits, and resources…