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After 6 months of renovations, the center will offer veteran services, behavioral health care and assistance when applying for jobs.
Read More »GRACE Marketplace Opens Community Service Center For Its Residents
Dignity Village Ax Attacker Sentenced To 12 Years
An Alachua County man accused of attacking another resident of the Dignity Village homeless camp in Gainesville with an ax pleaded no contest in court today.
Read More »Gainesville Homeless Center To Provide Shelter During Tonight’s Bad Weather
The storm expected to hit Gainesville tonight is expected to be strong and has tornado potential. Officials suggest residents should get batteries and tie down loose items outdoors.
Read More »Census Volunteers Survey Homeless In Alachua County
Volunteers set out across Gainesville to places like Grace Marketplace, St. Francis House and downtown Gainesville to survey the homeless Thursday.
Read More »Gainesville’s Homeless Seek Shelter From The Cold
Due to the temperature dropping below 45 degrees, GRACE Marketplace, St. Francis House and Empowerment Center have opened their doors Thursday and Friday night to allow people to sleep inside. However, some of Gainesville's homeless population will still find themselves in the cold.
Read More »Dignity Village Will Close In Time, The Right Way
Alachua County Commissioner Robert “Hutch” Hutchinson said, “Dignity Village will be closed.” He added, "We’re not going to be closing Grace Marketplace or Dignity Village within weeks or months. We are going to take our time and do it right.”
Read More »Dignity Village Residents Move Back In After Matthew
Dignity Village residents were forced to leave the property last week as Matthew threatened North Central Florida. Not everyone was happy about it.
Read More »Homeless Concerned For Safety As Storm Approaches
Residents of Gainesville's Dignity Village campground prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Matthew.
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 »Gainesville Police Officer Helps Dignity Village Mom And Baby Find New Home
Gainesville Police Officer Casandra Ballenger brings the community together to help find a new home for Dignity Village resident Racheal Morrison and her newborn.
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