LI'L ABNER NEWS

ISSUE 16

According to the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, Florida is one of the most unaffordable states for housing. In fact, 50-58% of renters in Florida are cost-burdened, meaning their households spend more than 30% of their income on rent and utilities.

Our goal is to continue developing workforce and affordable housing to address the housing affordability crisis. The key to creating attainable housing for renters lies in public-private partnerships, where public funds help offset rising construction costs, allowing developers to pass the savings on to tenants.

We are proud to offer summer activities for low-income kids through the Li'l Abner Foundation. At our community center in Sweetwater, kids can take Taekwondo and archery classes to learn discipline, determination and other long-lasting values ​​that will positively influence their lives forever.

The foundation, launched by our Managing Member Raul Rodriguez, is committed to giving back to the community to improve the quality of life of Miami-Dade residents. Learn more about the program's summer classes and so much more below.

LIVING IN

LI'L ABNER II APARTMENTS:

A RESIDENT'S TESTIMONIAL

Meet one of our Li’l Abner II residents, Conrado!

In this video, Conrado shares his excitement about moving into Li'l Abner II, drawn by its reputation as a brand-new, top-notch residence for low-income seniors. He is thrilled to live in a place that feels like a luxurious hotel, complete with stunning architecture and security that makes him feel safe and cared for. Conrado also loves his kitchen and is happy to have state-of-the-art laundry machines inside his unit. He can't say enough about the high-quality amenities that elevate his living experience at Li'l Abner II.

Li’l Abner II residents enjoyed a Mother’s Day party hosted by staff members in our clubhouse. It was a great afternoon! Residents enjoyed delicious food, had fun playing Bingo, listened to music, won prizes and got to know their neighbors. We are so proud of the sense of community being fostered at our Li’l Abner apartments!

LET'S STAY CONNECTED...

Founded in 1982, CREI Holdings is firmly committed to delivering and managing world-class, workforce and affordable housing projects that meet critical housing needs in the Sweetwater community in Miami-Dade County. Led by CEO Raul F. Rodriguez, CREI helps generate economic growth in the community and supports hard-working families, seniors and local youth. Building well-thought-out workforce and affordable housing developments has helped residents and the neighborhood build a stronger sense of community and contribute solutions to the Miami-Dade workforce and affordable housing crisis. For more information visit: www.creiholdings.com.

Founded by Raul F. Rodriguez in 2009, the Li’l Abner Foundation has grown in the number of programs and participants. It also moved to a new and better location and increased its beneficial impact on the community. The foundation offers programs such as archery, taekwondo, and dance classes to more than 20,000 residents of the City of Sweetwater. It also offers scholastic programs, including scholarships for children to attend Belen Jesuit Preparatory School from 6th to 12th grades and scholarships for adults to attend Florida International University for up to 5 years to earn a degree. The goal is simple: improve the lives of all residents in our community.