Commissioner To Welcome Homeless Guests During Hurricane Irma

September 7, 2017 Weather 0

Alachua County Commissioner Robert Hutchinson is planning to welcome homeless residents into his home during Hurricane Irma.

GRACE Marketplace Opens Community Service Center For Its Residents

May 12, 2017 Development 0

After 6 months of renovations, the center will offer veteran services, behavioral health care and assistance when applying for jobs.

Dignity Village Ax Attacker Sentenced To 12 Years

April 18, 2017 Public safety 0

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.

Gainesville Homeless Center To Provide Shelter During Tonight’s Bad Weather

April 5, 2017 Weather 0

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.

Census Volunteers Survey Homeless In Alachua County

January 26, 2017 People of Florida 0

Volunteers set out across Gainesville to places like Grace Marketplace, St. Francis House and downtown Gainesville to survey the homeless Thursday.

Gainesville’s Homeless Seek Shelter From The Cold

December 2, 2016 News 0

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.

Dignity Village Will Close In Time, The Right Way

November 2, 2016 Development, People of Florida 0

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.”