EducationSanta Fe College launches 7th phlebotomy group Staff Reports Oct 9, 20250 commentsProgram is part of college’s new ACB Excel initiative.
Local LivingElderCare to expand senior meal program with $20,000 grant Staff Reports Sep 30, 20250 commentsGrant provided by United Way.
SponsoredSanta Fe College Hosts Local Dialogue on Childcare and Economic Growth Eric Godet Sr. Sep 22, 20250 commentsTeacher and student in classroom
EducationChildren’s Trust hears update on Community Literacy Collaborative Plan Nick Anschultz Aug 12, 20252 commentsBoard presented with ‘framework’ to improve literacy in Alachua County
NewsUnited Way monitors ALICE households—with 34% of Florida qualifying Seth Johnson Jul 30, 20250 commentsLocally, nonprofit balances rural, urban needs.
Local LivingPartnership for Strong Families receives $40K United Way grant Staff Reports Apr 29, 20250 commentsUnited Way of North Central Florida awards funds to support rural emergency assistance programs.
BusinessFree tax-filing services offered in Gainesville area Lillian Hamman Feb 6, 20250 commentsIn-person and virtual tax filing appointments available for qualifying income levels.
Local LivingUnited Way to host 3rd annual Tuxedo T-shirt gala Staff Reports Feb 4, 20250 commentsFundraiser to be held on Thursday.
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.
BusinessUnited Way rebrands, resets its goals Seth Johnson Dec 4, 20240 commentsUnited Way of North Central Florida (UWNCF) unveiled its new brand and strategy for community involvement on Wednesday at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Since April 2023, the […]
BusinessUnited Way of North Central Florida to unveil new brand strategy Staff Reports Nov 12, 20240 commentsCommunity invited to brand reveal and ribbon-cutting event on Dec. 4.
NewsLocal homeless services nonprofits get $776K in grant cycle Seth Johnson Jul 30, 20240 commentsFunds sent through Continuum of Care.
Local NewsAlachua County homeless survey shows drop from 2023 Seth Johnson Jul 3, 20241 commentNumbers remain higher than 2022.
Local LivingBack-to-School supply drive underway for foster care youth Staff Reports Jun 27, 20240 commentsPartnership for Strong Families requests supplies for upcoming school year.
NewsNew lead agency selected to coordinate North Florida homelessness Seth Johnson Apr 17, 20241 commentNonprofits risked losing funds without lead agency.
NewsHomeless services search for lead agency to keep funding intact Seth Johnson Apr 1, 20243 commentsUnited Way decided to step away from role.
Local LivingEnd Gun Violence Oratorical Competition to be held Staff Reports Aug 24, 20231 commentEvent features youth from Akwaaba Freedom School and EEF’s College PASS program.
NewsGRACE Marketplace to reduce services Glory Reitz Aug 21, 20233 commentsShelter to change hours, capacity and meals availability to maintain operations after budget cuts.