Although many learning programs have had to compromise in moving to an online format because of COVID-19, United Way employees leading the ReadingPals program are nevertheless trying to help students succeed while using computer screens.
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Gainesville outreach services are guiding homeless people on how they can receive the third round of stimulus payments.
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Results of this year's count are expected to be released in late February.
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Each person experiencing homelessness gets handed a drawstring bag with items that have been donated to the Continuum of Care (COC) with snacks, toothpaste, soaps, and socks.
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Alachua County had one of the highest food insecurity rates in the state in 2017 at nearly 20%, according to a study done by the organization Feeding America.
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A recent article on 247wallst.com found that Gainesville has the highest poverty rate – 30% – in Florida.
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While homelessness may be up overall in North Central Florida, Alachua County reported a decrease in its homeless population thanks to shelters like GRACE Marketplace.
Read More »United Way of North Central Florida activated a new online volunteer feature and received more than $500,000 in grants.
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