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RN Hosts Congresswoman-Elect Debbie Murcarsel-Powell
Debbie Murcarsel-Powell joined a Rural Neighborhoods-hosted, post-election get-together with local businesses and officials at Key West’s Waterfront Brewery on December 14th. Murcarsel-Powell takes office January 3rd as the nation’s first South-American born member of the U.S. House of Representatives. She is a strong advocate committed to protecting Florida’s 26th Congressional district against the impacts of…
Bank United, FHFC and Casa Amigos
In late May, BankUnited and Florida Housing Finance Corporation closed loans to Rural Neighborhoods for its newest rental community in Immokalee, FL. Nearly $6M was raised to build 96 SRO beds targeting low-income, H-2a visa worker and agricultural labor housing. Rural continues to serve as a national leader in housing models serving farmworkers and Casa…
Resident Leadership Academy Graduates Third Class
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,…
Generous Donations Aid Hurricane Irma Victims
Natural disasters bring out the best in our communities. Bank partners boosted relief efforts with timely goods and capital after Hurricane Irma. CenterState Bank provided 8,000 bags of ice to residents in Eden Park-Esperanza Place in Immokalee and Everglades Village in Florida City as low-income residents awaited power restoration. Fifth Third, Bank United and TIAA/Everbank…
Eden Park Clean-Up a Huge Success
Rural Neighborhoods, Collier County Code Enforcement and the Collier County Sheriff’s Office partnered with residents to hold a clean-up in early March in the Eden Park community. The event was a huge success with over 46 tons of tires, yard waste, and other garbage collected during the four-hour event. Residents hauled their unwanted items to…
David Powers joins Rural Neighborhoods Board of Directors
Indiantown, FL business leader David Powers is Rural Neighborhood’s most recent member of the board bringing real estate expertise and broadening our geographic representation to Martin County. David posted a 12-year career in the propane and natural gas industry before forming Indiantown Realty Corporation. Importantly, he was a strong advocate and leader in bringing about…
