Government + Politics Alachua County OKs homeless outreach Seth Johnson Oct 9, 2024BOCC also hears update on $133M construction, approves temporary use permit.
Government + Politics Gainesville commission extends GRACE Marketplace contract by one year Seth Johnson Sep 5, 2024City approves $1.9 million for homeless organization.
News Local homeless services nonprofits get $776K in grant cycle Seth Johnson Jul 30, 2024Funds sent through Continuum of Care.
Government + Politics Gainesville fences Lynch Park as part of refresh efforts Seth Johnson May 10, 2024Multiple homeless individuals moved from park to shelter.
Government + Politics Gainesville enters budget season dependent on DeSantis appointments Seth Johnson May 7, 2024Staff presented two proposed budgets that hinge on utility funding.
News Homeless services search for lead agency to keep funding intact Seth Johnson Apr 1, 2024United Way decided to step away from role.
Government + Politics Hinson reviews session, explains vote on homeless bill Seth Johnson Mar 28, 2024State representative surprised by UF's abrupt DEI actions.
News Gainesville activates Cold Night Shelter Program Staff Reports Mar 18, 2024Temperature to drop below 45 degrees Monday through Wednesday.
Government + Politics Ward touts Gainesville’s accomplishments with federal funding Glory Reitz Mar 4, 2024Mayor writes op-ed in conjunction with mayors across country ahead of State of the Union address.
News St. Francis House aims to relocate, bolster finances Seth Johnson Feb 29, 2024Nonprofit will continue its homelessness outreach in Gainesville.
Government + Politics Alachua County OKs container home project at Scottish Inn Seth Johnson Feb 27, 2024Pilot project to build 23 units.
Government + Politics Gainesville OKs plan to create 30 more homeless shelter beds Seth Johnson Feb 22, 2024Commission also moves forward with sale of old fire station.
News Gainesville redirects funds to deal with downtown homelessness Seth Johnson Feb 15, 2024Commissioners authorized $850,000 for homelessness, gun violence.
News Gainesville activates Cold Night Shelter Program for weekend Staff Reports Jan 19, 2024Overnight temperatures forecasted to be in high 20s to low 30s Friday through Sunday.
News Gainesville activates Cold Night Shelter Program Staff Reports Dec 28, 2023Temperatures to dip under 45 for next four nights.
News Gainesville to open Cold Night Shelter Program with cold temps looming Staff Reports Dec 18, 2023Forecast projects four straight nights below 45 degrees.
Local Living Hippodrome Theatre Christmas plays to premiere Thanksgiving weekend Staff Reports Nov 20, 2023"The Ultimate Christmas Show" and “A Christmas Carol” will both run during holiday season.
News Community Foundation celebrates 25 years Glory Reitz Nov 3, 2023Event commemorates lives, organizations changed through philanthropy.
Featured Cold Night Shelter Program to activate for Wednesday night Staff Reports Oct 31, 2023Forecast calls for temperatures below 45 degrees.
Government + Politics BOCC provides one-year extension for GRACE program Seth Johnson Sep 6, 2023County wants to consider new structure for program going forward.
Local News BOCC closes GRACE budget gap, studies larger role Seth Johnson Aug 29, 2023Alachua County examines taking control of outreach team and covering $350,000 shortfall.
News GRACE Marketplace to reduce services Glory Reitz Aug 21, 2023Shelter to change hours, capacity and meals availability to maintain operations after budget cuts.
Local Living The Wooly to host annual Tech Battle of Bands Staff Reports Aug 7, 2023Event proceeds will go to GRACE Marketplace
News Alachua County to weigh GNV budget cuts, impacts Seth Johnson Jun 28, 2023GNV requests financing for GRACE Marketplace.