Tax Day is next Tuesday, April 18, and for seniors and other residents with modest income there’s free help available for filing those federal income taxes. The IRS teams up with nonprofit organizations like the United Way and AARP to assist taxpayers through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling …
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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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