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We’re in the Book!
Rural Neighborhoods is honored to be a co-author in the book NeighborWorks Works: Practical Solutions from America’s Community Development Network. The recently released publication consists of case studies of the best work being done in community development as well as innovative solutions in affordable housing. Our excerpt “Nonprofit Takeovers: Tools for Tough Times” describes our…
Students for Children Visit Sanders Pines
Students for Children recently held a fun day at Rural Neighborhoods’ Sanders Pines rental complex in Immokalee. The Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) students played games with the children, did crafts, and helped them decorate cookies. Approximately 30 children attended and enjoyed interacting with the FGCU students. Students for Children is…
Fifth Third Bank’s eBus Rolls into Immokalee
Fifth Third Bank partnered with Rural Neighborhoods to bring its eBus to residents in Immokalee on May 3. The eBus offers computers for residents to easily and confidentially check their credit scores, research and apply for jobs, and apply for other bank services. The eBus visited Main Street Village, Eden Gardens, and Sanders Pines while…
Steven Kirk Appointed to Collier County Housing Committee
Collier County Commission Chairwoman Donna Fiala recently appointed Rural Neighborhoods President, Steven Kirk, to a newly-formed Housing Stakeholder Committee. The group is to provide oversight to local government as it constructs a Community Housing Plan to address the housing needs of local residents. The planning process will begin in the Fall 2016. The Board of…
New Senior Housing Under Construction in LaBelle
Rural Neighborhoods is constructing 29 senior housing units for rent in LaBelle, Florida. The units will be part of Rural Neighborhoods’ Pollywog Creek Apartments located off Jaycee Lions Drive, just north of Winn Dixie. They will be available to tenants in early 2017. The development fills a need for low-income housing for seniors in LaBelle….
Rural Neighborhoods Celebrates NeighborWorks America Week
20 young adults and church leaders from Palm Harbor United Methodist Church helped Rural Neighborhoods celebrate NeighborWorks America Week in early June. Each year, NeighborWorks America organizations, such as Rural Neighborhoods, work with volunteers and residents to improve communities and raise awareness about the power of engaged residents. Palm Harbor youth planted 30 coconut palm…