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Trinity by-the-Cove Grant Received
Rural Neighborhoods was one of 11 community organizations to receive a grant from Trinity by-the-Cove Episcopal Church in February. RN will use the generous donation to further its $2.5 million renovation at its Timber Ridge at Sanders Pines apartment complex in Immokalee. Specifically, the funds will cover improvements to the newly created community garden and…
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…
Immokalee Sewing Class Empowers Women
The Handmade in Immokalee sewing class was the topic of a recent article by Naples Daily News reporter, Maria Perez. The sewing class started in November 2015 and is led by fashion designer, Gwendolyn Gleason. Each week, she works with students who are interested in learning to sew, whether for their own family, or to…
Casa Amigos Apartments Opening Soon
Rural Neighborhoods will open its new Casa Amigos apartments in Immokalee in October. Centered around a courtyard, the new development has 24 units, each with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. The apartments are located at 2687 Amigo Way and serve both non-farmworker and farmworker families. Rents range from $674 to $1,123 per month including water,…
Trinity-by-the-Cove Grants $10,000 to Rural Neighborhoods
Rural Neighborhoods received a $10,000 grant from Trinity-by-the-Cove Episcopal Church. Funds will revitalize playground equipment at our Esperanza Place and Casa Amigos apartments in Immokalee. These 71 apartments for agricultural workers are complemented by an adjacent Habitat home ownership community. More than a hundred children are expected to enjoy the recreational improvements supported by Trinity-by-the…
