On Thursday, Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe announced that for the city of Gainesville, Sept. 15 was to be known as Hunger Action Day. At the local Bread of the Mighty Food Bank, the mayor attended as a guest of honor what was a celebratory event to thank the community for …
Read More »Former CHOICES Program Giving Thousands To Health Care
Alachua County's CHOICES program looks to distribute their remaining $465,000 to healthcare providers after the program ended in 2013.
Read More »UF Students, Community Remember 9/11
UF students and community members gathered to honor the 15th anniversary of September 11.
Read More »Dignity Village Decreases Capacity Limits
Dignity Village, a tent-city community for the homeless population of Gainesville, reduced its maximum capacity limits this week.
Read More »Micanopy Provides Relief For Horseshoe Beach Residents Following Hermine
Hurricane Hermine left minimal damage to Micanopy, but the town is adamant in helping a nearby costal city get back on its feet.
Read More »United Way of Citrus County To Help 100 Residents Get Their GEDs By Next Year
The United Way of Citrus County has set a goal of helping 100 people get their GED certificates by June 30, 2017.
Read More »Sister Hazel Helped You In The Streets, In The Home, And In Prison
"Like her, I'm called to work with those who are less fortunate."
Read More »After ALS Diagnosis, Artist Finds New Method For Self-Expression On Canvas
A woman with ALS has taught herself to paint with her feet after she lost the ability to use her hands.
Read More »Former Abortion Clinic In Ocala To Become A Free Clinic For The Homeless
Interfaith Emergency Services in Marion County hopes to begin offering expanded health services for homeless and low-income residents by early August in what was formerly the Ocala Women's Center. The shelter's recent purchase of the women's center means it can begin offering primary medical, dental and counseling services as part of the Hope Clinic, a nonprofit, free clinic for the county's uninsured.
Read More »Pop Stars Collaborate In Song For Orlando Victims
NEW YORK — GLAAD and Interscope Records have joined forces to release a song featuring Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez and Mary J. Blige in tribute to the victims of last month’s massacre in Orlando, Florida. “Hands” was released Wednesday on iTunes. It also includes Selena Gomez, Imagine Dragons, Juanes, Pink, …
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