Nothing says welcome to the neighborhood like a block party, and last weekend, families in Immokalee got together to break in their new digs.
The Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance recently completed the first building of its new affordable apartment complex. In December, 16 families moved in.
During a block party on March 1, they got a chance to celebrate.
The complex playground, Hart Place, was dedicated to the children of the Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance by Linda and Graham Hart and family. Residents, donors and supporters enjoyed music, pinatas, a taco truck and more.
"We're so excited to be here. We can't believe everything that has happened within the last seven years and it's really due to all of your contributions," said Lisa Casey, the vice chairman of the board for the Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance.
The new complex is located at the northwest corner of Lake Trafford Road and North 19th Street in Immokalee. Right now, more buildings are under construction. The community provides affordable housing for low-income families in the area.