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Fun 4 Gator Kids is your local resource for family friendly events and activities in Gainesville and surrounding areas. Listings include kids events, children programs and classes, youth sports, kids eat free directory, birthday party resources, rainy day activities, free fun for kids, summer camps and MORE fun things for kids and families to do in and around Gainesville.
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Gainesville Opportunity Center
To promote the empowerment and independence of adults affected by mental illness or disorders with or without co-occurring substance-abuse by providing opportunity for social involvement, job skills, and self-directed recovery. The Gainesville Opportunity Center improves the lives of members and the greater Gainesville Community by
1) operating a work ordered day model that relies on the voluntary participation of its members.
2) supporting member employment and education
3) developing innovative programs, research, and shared knowledge
4) collaborating with others to inspire and teach about living with mental illness and disorders
5) advocating for people living with serious mental illness and disorders to improve perceptions and practices.
United Way of North Central Florida
United Way of North Central Florida (UWNCFL) is focused on the building blocks that lead to a good quality of life – Education, Health and Financial Stability– because we all gain when children are successful in school, when families are financially stable and when people are healthy. UWNCFL devotes 70 percent of resources to long-term strategies and a large part of those efforts are focused on education. Our primary goal is to increase high school graduation rates, through investments in quality early childhood education and family strengthening programs (Success By 6).
SWAG Family Resource Center
The SWAG Family Resource Center is the site of our partnership with the Southwest Advocacy Group (SWAG), a local grassroots non-profit organization developed to assess and advocate for
resources to meet the needs of the residents in southwest Gainesville, and Alachua County government.
https://www.pfsf.org/resourcecenters/swagfrc/
Reichert House Youth Academy
The Reichert House program provides services designed to give youth opportunities to learn about themselves and to assist them in achieving a lifestyle free from substance abuse, violent crime, and incarceration. The program provides support to help build a positive future and to prepare these young men to be successful contributers to society.
Active Street Alliance
We aim to support more equitable access to our community’s public space by: Producing vibrant community events that encourage cultural exchange, facilitate ongoing dialogue, and create a sense of ownership over our streets Promoting active transportation modes as a means to better health, enjoyment and increased quality of life Highlighting the economic and social benefit of livable streets Aiding efforts to create engaging places and spaces through the arts Coalescing community and civic partners to reimagine, and advocate for, street design and policy that reflects how people use their streets
St Francis House Gainesville Florida
Our mission is to empower families with children to transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency by providing case management, housing, food, training and educational resources in a secure environment.
https://www.stfrancishousegnv.org/
Christians Concerned for the Community
Founded in 1987 by Lynn and Suzanne Groce, Christians Concerned for the Community partners with local churches, organizations, and government agencies to help meet the practical, spiritual, and human development needs of Alachua County, FL.
http://cccgainesville.org/about/
Springhill Missionary Baptist Church
The Springhill Church is an exciting and vibrant community church in the heart of Gainesville, FL. Serving for more than 130 years has made her mainstay in the community. Encompassing a membership of more than 700 parishioners, this fellowship represents a healthy cross-section of the greater Alachua County region.
https://www.springhillmbc.org/
Girls Place Inc.
At Girls Place, we empower girls to grow courageous, strong and self sufficient. We inspire our girls to celebrate themselves—their minds, their hearts, and their physical well being.
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