United Way of Alachua County
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Meeting Needs, Here at Home |
| Your generous support of United Way of Alachua County is important. It enables our family of agencies to continue providing vital services to our community and makes a positive difference in the lives of our citizens. Below is a descriptive list of our local agencies followed by their phone number and a link to their Web site. |
| United Way of Alachua County's Five Focus Areas: |
| Providing Community Support Services |
| Helping Children Succeed |
| Providing Food, Shelter and Safety |
| Promoting Health and Wellness |
| Strengthening Our Families |
| Providing Community Support Services |
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Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. Provides free, quality legal services to the economically disadvantaged through court representation, community education, community economic development, self-help projects and advice and counsel. (352) 372-0519 Three Rivers Legal Services |
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United Way of Alachua County Organizes experienced community volunteers to raise and distribute Community Care Fund contributions to local human care agencies. Also provides community support, promotes community collaboration and offers technical assistance to non-profit organizations. (352) 331-2800 United Way of Alachua County |
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United Way Information & Referral A free and confidential 24-hour telephone service staffed by trained professionals and volunteers who answer questions and solve problems. (352) 332-4636 UW I&R |
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The Volunteer Center of Alachua County Recruits, screens and places volunteers from the community into more than 300 social service, civic and arts associations; coordinates group, youth and corporate volunteer projects. (352) 378-2552 The Volunteer Center |
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| Helping Children Succeed |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Creating Big Brother and Big Sister relationships that improve the lives of youth in Alachua County in academics, social skills and family relationships. (352) 375-2525 Big Brothers Big Sisters |
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Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County Provides youths between the ages of 6 and 18 the opportunity to participate in programs designed specifically for them, with special concern for disadvantaged youth. (352) 372-5342 Boys and Girls Club |
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Corner Drug Store, Inc. Strengthening communities by building strong families through counseling, education, prevention activities and community partnership efforts. Dedicated to excellence in youth and family services. (352) 334-3800 Corner Drug Store |
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Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, Inc. Inspires girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism and service so that they may become happy and resourceful citizens. (352) 376-3004 Girl Scouts |
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Girls Club of Alachua County, Inc. Provides unique opportunities for girls to enjoy recreational and academic activities in a nurturing, safe environment. Programs include: after school sports and recreation camp, athletic legues, specialty classes and summer day camp. (352) 373-4475 Girls Club |
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North Central Florida YMCA, Inc. Provides educational, fun, community-based programs that strengthen families and build self-esteem through youth and adult sports, aquatics, childcare, camping, and fitness programs. (352) 374-9622 YMCA |
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| Providing Food, Shelter and Safety |
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American Red Cross of Alachua County Maintains emergency preparedness; helps disaster victims; provides CPR, First Aid and Water Safety and HIV/AIDS education; provides emergency assistance to local military families; and provides international tracing in war zones for local families. (352) 376-4669 American Red Cross |
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Another Way, Inc. Provides emergency shelter, hotline, transitional housing, counseling, advocacy and support to survivors of rape and domestic violence and their children. Offers professional education. 800-500-1119 |
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Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. Provides emergency assistance to people in need through food and financial assistance. Other programs include: maternity, adoption, counseling, respite care and immigration assistance. (352) 372-0294 Catholic Charities |
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Gainesville Community Ministry Provides emergency food, financial assistance with housing deposits and GRU disconnects to families and individuals that are in crisis. Assists the elderly, disabled, homeless and working poor. (352) 372-8162 GCM |
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Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network, Inc. (formerly SPARC)
Provides residential and outreach services to victims of domestic violence through emergency and long-term shelter, advocacy, case management, information and referrals, and counseling. Training and volunteer opportunities available. (352) 377-8255, 800-393-TALK Peaceful Paths |
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St. Francis House Provides emergency services to homeless people in a supportive environment where guests learn to manage problems effectively and become productive members of the community. (352) 378-9079 St. Francis House |
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The Salvation Army Serves humanity at the point of need. Services include: emergency food, shelter, clothing, limited medical assistance and utilities; character-building activities for children and adults available. (352) 376-1743 The Salvation Army |
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VETSPACE, Inc. Provides homeless veterans with transitional and permanent supportive housing and/or resources, services and referrals necessary to facilitate and maintain independent residential and employment/financial stability. (352) 955-2245x117 VETSPACE |
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| Promoting Health and Wellness |
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Alachua County Healthy Kids Provides affordable comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision and mental health for school-age children who are not covered by private insurance or Medicaid. (352) 955-7669 Healthy Kids |
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Alachua County Organization For Rural Needs (ACORN) Clinic
Provides primary, preventative, low-cost medical and dental services to rural, low-income families through the use of volunteer healthcare professionals. (352) 485-1133 ACORN |
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Easter Seals at Altrusa House Adult Day Care provides socialization and safety for frail, elderly and disabled adults. The program is designed to meet social, medical and rehabilitative needs. (352) 377-7708 Easter Seals at Altrusa House |
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ElderCare of Alachua County Provides home and community-based services to elders aged 60 and over, including Meals on Wheels, personal care, homemaking, respite care, Alzheimer's Day Care, transportation, emergency energy assistance, congregate meals and blind services. (352) 265-9040; transportation (352) 265-9042; Al'z Place Day Care (352) 375-3000. ElderCare |
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Florida Diabetes Camp Provides youngsters ages 6 through 18 with a medically supervised camping experience while teaching diabetes management. (352) 334-1323 Florida Diabetes Camp |
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Meridian BehavioralHealthcare, Inc. *
Provides quality behavioral healthcare to individuals suffering from a mental illness or substance abuse problem. Offers continuum of care to provide clinically appropriate, cost-effective treatment. (352) 374-5600 Meridian Behavioral Healthcare |
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Planned Parenthood of North Central Florida Provides comprehensive sexuality education programs focused on preventing teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Promotes family planning. Provides reproductive healthcare for women and men. (352) 376-9000 Planned Parenthood |
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| Strengthening Our Families |
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ARC of Alachua County Promotes opportunities for persons with developmental disabilities to participate in the same integrated and typical experiences and life events as do other citizens of Florida. (352) 334-4060 ARC |
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Child Advocacy Center Meets the needs of abused children in our community through a child-focused, multi-disciplinary approach to prevention, identification, investigation, prosecution and treatment of child abuse. (352) 376-9161 Child Advocacy Center |
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Child Care Resources, Inc. Provides access to quality care and early education for children at risk for abuse or neglect or whose parents are employed, in training or incapacitated. (352) 334-1550 Child Care Resources |
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Children's Home Society Founded in 1902, Children's Home Society is dedicated to ending child abuse. Programs include adoption, parenting classes, in-home counseling, and family visitation centers. (352) 334-0955 Children's Home Society |
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Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Mid-Florida, Inc.
* Provides debt repayment plan and free credit counseling to individuals and families struggling with debt. Counseling in person, by phone or mail. Offers educational presentations. 1-800-245-1865 Consumer Credit Counseling Service |
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Pleasant Place, Inc. Provides a healthy environment for homeless teenagers who are pregnant or parenting. The teenagers attend school and receive instruction in parenting and independent living skills. (352) 373-6993 |
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United Way Mission: To increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another. |
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United Way of Alachua County Site was restored to thank all who helped children You cannot donate United Way via this site now 2003 United Way of Alachua County |