Blood Cancer United
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is now Blood Cancer United . It is a nonprofit. It works to end blood cancer.
Gilchrist
Gilchrist
HCA Florida Healthcare
This group is a network of sites of care across the state. It offers comprehensive, high-quality healthcare.
Children's Wishes - Make-A-Wish Foundation
This agency grants wishes to children that have a life-threatening illness. It is for children ages 2 1/2 to 17. Anyone can refer a child for a wish. The group then works with the child’s doctor to see if they are eligible. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Toll Free: 888.874.9474
Girls' Residence - Lighthouse Children's Home
This is a faith-based Christian group home for girls ages 13 – 17. Please call or visit the website.
Program Includes:
- Athletics
- Biblical Counseling and Instruction
- Extra-curricular Activities
- Family Visits
- Gospel Music Education
- Private Education
- Set Schedules
- Work Responsibilities
Lighthouse Children's Home
This is a religious organization. It works to help troubled children have a second chance in life.
Trenton Pediatrics & Dental - Medical Care
Palms Medical Group offers low-cost pediatric and dental care. It uses a sliding fee scale for payments. Call or visit the website to learn more.
PhRMA
PhRMA represents the leading research companies in the nation. These companies are in the biopharmaceutical industry. They are working towards a patient-centered health care system. And want to make medicines more affordable. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Transitional Housing - Boys Town North Florida
Boys Town has housing for youth who cannot stay in their own homes anymore. Married couples care for the children in a regular home. Many of these children have suffered abuse and need a place to stay. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Emergency Shelter - Family Promise of Gainesville
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.
Family Promise of Gainesville
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.
Services Include:
- Alachua County Crisis Center services
- Case management
- Day center
- Parenting classes
- Resources and referrals
- Support groups
- Support services
- Transportation