A Message from the Chairman

I am pleased to report that the first building is well on its way! We are thrilled to see the vision for this community becoming a reality. It is an exciting time and we’re delighted to share the progress with you. I also want to extend a very heartfelt thank you to all of our donors and partners who have made this progress possible.

Many interested individuals and groups have requested the opportunity to visit the site, and we encourage you to do so. Please contact Cleve Cleveland at 203-247-9118 to arrange a tour, or click the button below.   

Should you decide to visit on your own, please be sure to check in with the onsite superintendent before walking around. This is an active construction zone, so all visitors must wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE). This includes hard hats and safety vests, which are available onsite. In addition, no open toe shoes, sandals or high heels may be worn during your visit. We don’t want anyone to get hurt, and we want to avoid any issues with County officials. It’s why a guided tour is recommended! 

Double Your Donation Today

Watch this moving video to see how your donation could make

a tremendous impact. 

You can double down on helping hardworking Immokalee families escape poverty and exploitation by making a donation today! Thanks to the support of a generous donor, your gift will be matched up to $20,000, providing twice the value and support to the people who need it most.  

April is National Fair Housing Month!

The unfair high costs of substandard and overcrowded housing continues to impact the lives of many farmworkers and low-income families across Immokalee. In honor of #NationalFairHousingMonth, you can help support our mission to build safe, affordable rental homes for the people of Immokalee.  

Donor Spotlight: Jean & Les Kasten

In 2019, Board Members Cleve Cleveland and Betty Mangos made a presentation at 1st Presbyterian Church of Naples, where future donors Jean and her husband Les were in attendance. The couple kept up to date with the status of the project, but waited to commit until they saw real progress. In 2021, they bought in with a donation, followed by another in 2022! 

“We wanted to know the project would succeed, and sure enough, the walls are going up!” they said. We are proud to have this wonderful couple among our supporters! 

New Emergency Shelter Offers Hope in Immokalee

The Shelter for Abused Women and Children recently opened the Shelly Stayer Emergency Shelter in Immokalee. CEO Linda Oberhaus tells us that affordable housing is critical to the services provided, and it is anticipated that the shelter will refer women with children to IFHA as potential residents. 

Meet Our Board Member: Dr. Martine Woolley

It is a good time to feature Board Member Dr. Martine Woolley, as it has been exactly one year since she joined our organization. Dr. Woolley is the vice president of pharmacy for the Healthcare Network serving Immokalee and Naples, and she knows of the deplorable living conditions of many of her patients. 

IFHA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by call toll free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. Registration # CH59730. www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com

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