Everglades I and II Child Development Centers Parenthood brings a host of new responsibilities that can make even the most prepared person feel overwhelmed. Imagine the added challenge if you were poor. For many we serve affordable childcare is an essential part of keeping the jobs they need to support their families. It not only…
Cinco de Mayo Park To us parks are not simply pretty green space. Parks help community residents improve their health by providing a place to enjoy fresh air and exercise. Parks also help youth choose rewarding paths to adulthood by providing programs and opportunities to build physical, intellectual, emotional and social strength. In seeking novel…
Everglades Health Center Rural residents and migrant and seasonal farm workers are underserved and underinsured. Their lives are filled with economic uncertainty, language barriers, hazardous working conditions and limited access to health care. In revitalizing communities, Rural Neighborhoods works hard to increase personal access to health promotion and disease prevention resources. Ranging from organizing immunizations…
The Fernando Pro Child Development Center Beginning in the 1970s cherished community activist Fernando ‘Chappy’ Pro time and again bridged the gap between workers in south Miami-Dade fields and local government. His clear voice called out for structural changes in agriculture — not just improved services for farm laborers. His hours volunteered as friend and…
The Neighborhood Retail Center Its vibrant blue structure, expansive murals and galvanized metal roof stands out and invites residents into its 10,000 s.f. mix of retail space and supportive service offices. Located at the town center of Everglades Village, the Neighborhood Retail Center hosts a community development credit union where the unbanked become banked, a…
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