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Multi-agency summit on homelessness seeks collaboration as St. Francis House closure nears

By Genesis Trujillo

April 5, 2026 at 10:44 PM EDT

In Gainesville, St. Francis House, a homeless shelter, is preparing to close its doors.

So, local leaders came together to tackle a growing problem: family homelessness.

WUFT’s Genesis Trujillo reports on a March 30 homelessness summit