Local NewsUnofficial data indicates slight homelessness increase over 2024 Glory Reitz Jan 31, 20250 commentsCoC finished counting Thursday night, results still must be reviewed.
NewsLocal COC gathers homeless data under shadow of federal memo Glory Reitz Jan 28, 20250 commentsU.S. Office of Management and Budget has frozen all federal aid.
Local LivingNorth Central Florida Homeless Continuum of Care to host town hall meetings Staff Reports Jan 3, 20250 commentsTwo dates slated for January to discuss homelessness in region.
NewsFederal report shows rise in homelessness Christina Grube | World News Group Dec 31, 20240 commentsHomeless numbers jump 18% over 2023.
NewsBlock by Block ready to start downtown Gainesville program on Dec. 2 Seth Johnson Nov 25, 20249 commentsCompany hired in 3-year, $3 million contract.
Government + PoliticsGainesville votes to ban camping, sleeping in public rights-of-way Seth Johnson Nov 21, 20246 commentsThe Gainesville City Commission passed an ordinance on Thursday to prohibit sleeping or camping on city rights-of-way. The ordinance comes after Florida approved a homelessness bill […]
NewsGRACE Marketplace CEO resigns, new interim appointed Staff Reports Oct 10, 20240 commentsDeCarmine spent 7 years leading homeless shelter.
Government + PoliticsGainesville fences Lynch Park as part of refresh efforts Seth Johnson May 10, 20241 commentMultiple homeless individuals moved from park to shelter.
EducationOld Terwilliger campus trashed, occupied by homeless Gary Nelson Apr 15, 202413 commentsDocuments with student information left unsecured.
NewsSt. Francis House to suspend daily meal services to homeless Staff Reports Apr 2, 20241 commentTemporary pause to start on April 15.
NewsSt. Francis House aims to relocate, bolster finances Seth Johnson Feb 29, 20247 commentsNonprofit will continue its homelessness outreach in Gainesville.
NewsGainesville redirects funds to deal with downtown homelessness Seth Johnson Feb 15, 20248 commentsCommissioners authorized $850,000 for homelessness, gun violence.
NewsReported number of U.S. homeless peaks Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Dec 18, 20230 commentsReport shows more than 650,000 people across country are homeless.
Local NewsBOCC closes GRACE budget gap, studies larger role Seth Johnson Aug 29, 20232 commentsAlachua County examines taking control of outreach team and covering $350,000 shortfall.
NewsGRACE Marketplace to reduce services Glory Reitz Aug 21, 20233 commentsShelter to change hours, capacity and meals availability to maintain operations after budget cuts.
Local LivingThe Wooly to host annual Tech Battle of Bands Staff Reports Aug 7, 20230 commentsEvent proceeds will go to GRACE Marketplace
Local LivingFamily Promise of GNV to host fundraiser carnival Staff Reports Jul 18, 20231 commentMoney raised will go to students in need.
NewsSt. Michael’s church controversy laid to rest? Glory Reitz Jul 12, 20233 commentsNeighbors have battled St. Michael’s rezoning for years, amenable to new development within original zoning.
Government + PoliticsGainesville trims more from its budget Camille Broadway Jun 14, 20236 commentsIronwood Golf Course and GRACE marketplace funds added back into fiscal year 2024 plans.
FeaturedQuiltathon creates quilts for homeless Mainstreet Daily News Dec 30, 20221 commentGroup assembles quilts for GRACE Marketplace shelter.
NewsLocal church gives blankets to shelter Taryn Ashby Dec 22, 20221 commentWith weekend temperatures forecasted to drop, shelter will distribute items to homeless.
Local NewsLocal housing waitlist to reopen after six years Seth Johnson Oct 19, 20221 commentApplicants will have four days to submit.