The mission of Immokalee Housing & Family Services is to provide decent, safe and affordable rental housing with supportive social and educational services for farmworkers and other low-income families.
IHFS was formed in 1985 with the dream that even the poorest of farmworkers need and deserve decent and affordable places to live and raise their families. In 1992, IHFS completed the development of Sanders Pines, an apartment community that includes nine buildings with 41 housing units, two playgrounds and a community garden. In 1995, IHFS completed construction of 34 single family rental homes in the nearby Timber Ridge development. In addition to rental housing, IHFS provides supportive social and educational services to its residents, as well as those in the surrounding Eden Park neighborhood. These programs are conducted in the Carl J. Kuehner Community Center at Timber Ridge, construction of which was completed in 2008. IHFS is currently engaged in a project to develop 176 multi-family rental units in a new neighborhood of Immokalee called Esperanza Place.The first apartments at Esperanza Place are expected to be completed in late 2010.
As IHFS prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary, we are introducing a new name that better reflects our unique role in the community, IMMOKALEE HOUSING & FAMILY SERVICES.As we look to the future, we do so with the hope that you will join us in providing
Children of IHFS celebrate the dedication of the Carl J. Kuehner Community Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
IHFS is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that depends on rental income for its basic operations, the management and upkeep of the 75 rental units. Funds for the social and educational programs must be raised through contributions and grants. IHFS does not receive any form of government rental assistance. Your generous financial help is appreciated.
Upcoming Events
Save the Date!
IHFS' Fall Luncheon hosted by the Naples Sailing & Yacht Club
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Join us in a celebration and presentation for our heroes!
Planning our Fall "You're My Hero" Luncheon at the Naples Sailing & Yacht Club. hWe want to show you exactly why our families think that you (our donors and supporters) are their biggest heroes. Join in on the fun by attending the luncheon or donating your time, treasure, or talents. It takes an entire community to ensure success- you can help us change the future!
IMMOKALEE HOUSING & FAMILY SERVICES, as we are now known will continue to provide the quality housing and supportive services which our residents have come to value.
Celebrating the complete renovation of a dilapidated older building into the new Carl J. Kuehner Community Center at Timber Ridge, where supportive social, educational and recreational services and activities are provided to IHFS's residents. The Center recently received the Audrey Nelson Community Development Acheivement Award Call for a tour TODAY!!!
Operating after school and summer programs for children; expanding its literacy program to include adult and family literacy; improving reading levels of younger students through a K-2 reading enhancement program; and providing early learning instruction for pre-school children.
Establishing community gardens, a recycling program, and installing new playground equipment.
Completing major renovations and improvements to its rental housing, including new central air conditioning, metal roofs, hurricane resistant doors and windows, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, garage doors and repainting.
Undertaking a new project, Esperanza Place, to provide approximately 176 units of new affordable rental housing on West Immokalee Drive.
