This program offers emergency shelter for families without a home. They have a 90-day program to help them get back on their feet. They work with and receive help from groups of many different faiths. Volunteers give support and meals to families. Please call or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Gainesville churches shelter and feed homeless families. Families are housed at area houses of worship. Members provide meals and shelter to guest families. They can use laundry facilities, meet with a social worker and more. Children attend their regular schools.
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This group provides civil legal help. Clients must be a resident of the service area. The services are free. Please call or visit the website for locations and to learn more.
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GCM provides a GED class for anyone who wants to get a high school diploma. The program gives tutoring and pays for all test expenses for students. Please call or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Gainesville Community Ministry has a dental clinic. The prices are low. The prices are based on your income. You must show proof of income, SS Card and photo ID. Call or visit the website to learn more.
GCM can help with replacement ID's. You can get a voucher to take to GCM. Vouchers are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please call or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Limited funds are available to help people pay their utilities. They can help you one time. You must make an appointment by calling 352.372.8646 on Tuesday between 8:00 and 8:30 PM. Please click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches offers residential care to children in need. It runs several child-care campuses throughout the state. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Gainesville Community Ministry has a program to help people who need clothes. It is for people who have gone through crises and lost their belongings or cannot afford clothes. Please call or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Gainesville Community Ministry provides emergency food. The food is for seniors, the disabled, and those with low income. You may get a 2 day supply of food once a month. You must apply in person. They are open Monday through Thursday from 9AM to 1:00PM. A picture ID and Social Security Card, or Social Security print-out is required. You must also show proof of income. Please call or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.