Members of the Gainesville Immigrant Neighbor Inclusion (GINI) steering committee are making progress on two policy proposals: a language access plan and an expansion of a community ID program. The city allocated $7 million out of the $32 million from the American Rescue Plan for nonprofits.
Read More »Buy a pumpkin and help feed villages in Guatemala during the spooky season
Gainesville Church of God is hosting its annual Buy a Pumpkin, Feed a Child charity event to give back to children in Guatemala.
Read More »Sonny’s BBQ gives free lunch to first responders
Today is National First Responders Day, and Sonny’s BBQ is commemorating first responders in Wildwood with free lunch. “It’s an opportunity for us to really highlight individuals or organizations that are cut above,” said Kennon Adkinson, the Chief Kindness Officer for Sonny’s BBQ. Congress designated Oct. 28 as National First …
Read More »Local organizations plan breast cancer awareness ride
Blossoming Butterfly and Fo Sho Jewelry are hosting the first breast cancer awareness ride at Harley Davidson of Gainesville Saturday. Anyone is able to participate in raising awareness for the cause. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. Saturday.
Read More »Through nature walks around Gainesville, the Joy Walk Club provides a space for relaxation and connection
Having to do work online, apart from people, took its toll on Jyoti Parmar, which led her and Cassandra Tucci, a Gainesville activist, to create the Joy Walk Club.
Read More »The Lede || Season IV Episode V: Growing into fall
In this episode of The Lede, we take a look at students who are gaining an understanding of local civic duties, we speak with an expert about COVID-19 virus cases declining and we bring you the first installment of The Slap Shot.
Read More »Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Gainesville raises over $101,000
Altogether, the event helped raise over $101,000 towards breast cancer research.
Read More »Rebuilding Together North Central Florida begins remodeling homes
Rebuilding Together North Central Florida helps repair homes in the Gainesville area for those in need. The organization plans to repair eight homes in October. It plans to repair 25 homes by the end of the year. A local homeowner said she was relieved she didn’t have to move out …
Read More »Gainesville assisted living facility introduces virtual reality
Assisted living residents in Gainesville knocked travel off their bucket lists and relived old memories. Oak Hammock at the University of Florida offers a virtual reality experience on a weekly basis for its residents. The goggles help those who are experiencing loneliness or memory issues.
Read More »The Lede || Season IV Episode IV: Celebrating milestones and new beginnings
In this episode of The Lede, we highlight a story about breast cancer awareness. We also showcase Walt Disney World’s anniversary.
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