Orange Blossom Family Health Breaks Ground on New Ivey Lane Facility

09 August 2018

OBFH groundbreaking 430w Groundbreaking took place today for the new location of Orange Blossom Family Health in the Ivey Lane area of Orlando. Present at the ceremony were Health Care for the Homeless CEO Bakari Burns, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill, Orange County Commissioner Victoria Siplin, among other guests from the community.

Orange Blossom Family Health at Ivey lane will offer comprehensive health services for uninsured and under-insured children, youth, and adults living in the community and surrounding areas. In an area with 27% poverty rate and 17% unemployment, this new clinic will be available to help meet the needs of nearly 17,000 area residents, 77% of whom do not have a primary care provider and 30% have no health coverage. The health center will house numerous medical and dental exam and operatory rooms, behavioral health offices, an on-site pharmacy and vision and urgent care rooms.

The 11,600 square-foot center is anticipated to open in the 1st quarter of 2019. Florida Community Loan Fund provided financing, both through its community development financing and the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program. Additional support is provided by Orange County Government, the City of Orlando, and Dr. Phillips Charities.

To learn more about FCLF and OBFH, click here.

Return To Top

"FCLF shows a clear strategy and demonstrated evidence of addressing prevalent community needs." – J. Reymundo Ocañas, Director, Corp Responsibility

BBVA Compass

“We are proud to partner with FCLF on this project, which expands access to innovative, quality, comprehensive primary healthcare in our communities.” – Annie Neasman, President & CEO

Jessie Trice Community Health

“The collaboration with FCLF and using NMTC financing allows us to bring the most ambitious projects to life to benefit the communities we serve.” – Elodie Dorso, President & CEO

Community Health Centers of Pinellas

“The partnership with FCLF is very exciting for us – an essential component in providing greater access to fresh healthy food in downtown New Port Richey.” – Jeff Wright, Owner

Wright's Natural Market

“FCLF is much more than a financing entity; they are the ultimate partner. They are on the front line protecting and building resources for the most vulnerable in our community."– Seth Eisenberg

Purpose Built Families Foundation

“Thanks to FCLF we’re able to provide brand-new safe, affordable homes for 90 families in a sustainable mixed-use, mixed-income community." – Mitchell Rosenstein, Founder & Principal

Green Mills Group

"Trinity Health is happy to partner with FCLF. We look forward to seeing the impact in the communities you serve." – Sr. Kathleen Coll, SSJ, Administrator, Shareholder Advocacy

Trinity Health

"Without the FCLF initial loan to purchase land, we might not have been able to move forward with farmworker housing." – Peter Routsis-Arroyo, CEO, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice

Casa San Juan Bosco

"FCLF demonstrates a mission-oriented philosophy that is compatible and supportive, broadens our platform and deepens our portfolio of products and services." – Kent Adcock, CEO

Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter

“Our partnership with FCLF makes an enormous difference in overcoming the challenge of providing affordable housing." – Jo Ann Nesbitt, President/CEO

St. Jude Great Commission CDC

“Thanks to FCLF adults with disabilities are living independently, fully included in their community." – Sheryl Soukup, Exec Dir

Residential Options of Florida

"We appreciate how the work of FCLF primarily benefits low- to moderate-income individuals and areas and supports the needs of our community." – Maria J. Thompson, Community Development Manager

Third Federal Savings

"Cade Museum is proud to be partners with FCLF and JPMorgan Chase. Thanks to the NMTC Program, we will provide a transformative asset to our community." – Jennifer Denault, COO

Cade Museum for Creativity & Inventi…

"FCLF understands and is a part of what we are doing: helping families have the American dream of owning a home." – Isaac Simhon, Executive Director

Housing Programs, Inc.

“FCLF addresses local community needs, which aligns with our core values. We appreciate your commitment to our communities.” – Mellissa Slover-Athey, Comm Reinv Ofcr

CenterState Bank

“Thank you so very much for the exceptional services. We truly value FCLF’s contributions to furthering our mission." – Michael L. Bean, CEO

Housing Authority of Brevard County

“FCLF provides stability for families, strengthens the region, and helps Truist fulfill our purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities." – Sandy Hostetter, Central Florida Region P

Truist

"Our relationship with FCLF provides the capital to achieve long-lasting impact." – Terri Murray, Exec Dir

Neighborhood Renaissance

“Expanding our facility with NMTC financing provides the Overtown community resources necessary to provide a fighting chance to break down barriers and break the cycles of poverty.” – Tina Brown, CEO

Overtown Youth Center

"Thank you to our friends at FCLF. Your staff has been patient and helpful. We'll make you proud!" – Bill Lazar, Executive Director

St. Johns Housing Partnership

Our Partners

FCLF Staff meet and greet friends at an FLACDC event.

ASPIRA of Florida offers education & mentoring with a focus on low-income and Latino students.

The duPont Fund used FCLF and NMTC Financing to revitalize downtown Jacksonville.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, financed the land for farmworker rental housing with FCLF.

TD Charitable Foundation and TD Bank have supported FCLF's mission since 2006.

FCLF financing to Housing Programs, Inc. helps provide affordable homes for ownership.

FCLF projects create jobs and stimulate development in low-income communities.

FCLF staff and US Legislative staff at an event honoring Youth of the Year.

Rep. Ander Crenshaw visited KIPP Jacksonville School

New rental homes are available for farmworker families at Casa San Juan Bosco.

FCLF CEO and one of our supporters visit the ASPIRA Arts Deco school.

Residents at Neighborhood Renaissance's Mathis Place enjoy affordable rent.

FCLF Board Members represent our investors, borrowers, and technical experts.

FCLF and NMTC are creating a new facility for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County

FCLF Financing to Neighbor Up Brevard helps provide affordable rental housing.

FCLF representatives are ready to talk about your project success.

Support from Axiom Bank helps FCLF build strong communities.

Neighbor Up, formerly BNDC, offers affordable housing in Brevard County.

Support from TD Bank Charitable Foundation helps FCLF build strong communities.

FCLF supporter, the Northern Trust Company, hosted a housing roundtable in Sarasota.

DuPuis Pointe offers affordable, hurricane proof homes in Miami.

Rep. Daniel Webster visited FCLF staff.

Support from Valley Bank helps FCLF build strong communities.

FCLF staff are active at statewide conferences and events.

FCLF staff with Tampa's Chloe Coney at Metropolitan Ministries Tampa.

FCLF Chief Lending Officer visits with the Executive Director of Neighbor Up (formerly BNDC)

FCLF staff and supporters volunteer at Million Meals event.

FCLF Staff are on hand at conferences and events to discuss our programs.

FCLF and the NMTC Program renovated a historic building into a small business incubaor.

FCLF projects create jobs and stimulate development in low-income communities.

Nutritious snacks are a part of the healthy focused curriculum at Emma Jewel Charter Academy.

Greater Heights offers new, safe, affordable rental homes in what was formerly a high crime area.

The RCRI Conference allows FCLF staff to touch base with our religious supporters.

Emma Jewel Charter Academy offers education for the whole child in Brevard County.

Return To Top