ElderCare of Alachua county offers a variety of services to those aged 60 and above. They also run the Senior Recreation Center in Gainesville.
Services include:
Call or visit website for more information.
This group offers the Critical Financial Assistance Program. The program helps military families with grants and not loans. Help is also given in the form of grocery cards. The payments are made directly to service providers. There are eligibility criteria that must be met. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Usual Types of Assistance Are:
This group offers housing programs. These are for military families. There are four different programs. They are designed to help at every stage of their transition into civilian life. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Email: Florida@operationhomefront.org
Programs Available:
Alachua County Library District provides the Adult Literacy and ESOL program. It is a volunteer program providing basic reading skills and English language learning services to adults. Please contact by email at literacy@aclib.us or via the phone number provided. For more information, visit www.aclib.us/literacy.
Alachua County Library District is an independent special district and the sole provider of public library services to approximately 250,000 citizens in Alachua County, with 12 branch locations, two bookmobiles, and multiple deposit collections. Its goal is to provide all community members with free, open and equal access to education, information, and entertainment.
The Victim Services and Rape Crisis Center offers help to anyone who is a victim or survivor of violence. You do NOT have to report to law enforcement to receive help. Help is free and private.
Services Include:
Alachua County offers a victim services and rape crisis center that provides:
This office offers a variety of legal services. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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This group is a nonprofit, law office. They are a leader in advancing economic, social, and racial justice. They also advocate for the poor and vulnerable.
This program offers scholarships to students with Unique Abilities. Scholarships help families have school choices and/or use funds to help with educational needs. Please call or visit website for more information.