Kids Count in Alachua County, Inc. is an organization dedicated to helping elementary school kids who need some encouragement and academic support. Website Contact: (352) 244-9723, info@kidscountalachua.org Address: P.O. Box 358272, Gainesville, FL 32635 What they do: Kids Count in…
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Jordan Klausner Foundation (JKF)
The Jordan Klausner Foundation (JKF), a public charity in Gainesville, is dedicated to helping special children with disabilities help themselves. Website Contact: (352) 219-6744, Dr. James Klausner (Director) jordanklausnerfoundation@yahoo.com, Rafal Strzalkowski (Associate Director) rs@lawyeronwheels.org Business Address: Jordan Klausner Foundation/GCEA 3714 NW…
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Guardian Ad Litem
The Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program is composed of court appointed volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children who are abused, neglected and/or abandoned. Website Contact: (352) 374-3656 Riley Ashmore (Volunteer Recruiter), 352-384-3167, riley.ashmore@gal.fl.gov Irena Melvin (Training Coodinator),…
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Girl Scouts of Gateway Council
Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, Inc. brings programs and activities to girls in 16 north Florida counties. Website Contact: Susan Patrick, (352) 376-3004 x 19, spatrick@girlscouts-gateway.org, 866-868-6307 Address: 810 NW 8th Street, Gainesville, FL 32601 What they do: Girls Scouts…
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Girls Place, Inc.
Girls Place, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering girls of all racial, religious and economic backgrounds to GROW confident, strong, and independent in order to thrive in the world around them. Website Contact: Christi Arrington, (352) 373-4475, Christi@GirlsPlace.net…
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Fishing for Success
Fishing for Success (FFS), part of the UF/IFAS Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences program, hosts fishing days and other programs to get children interested in fisheries and aquatic environmental sciences. Website Contact: Crystal Hartman, (352) 273-3622, c.hartman@ufl.edu What they do: Fishing…
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Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County (ELCAC)
The Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County supports VPK (Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten) programs and School Readiness programs for children to ensure that they get the learning opportunities and care for success in school and later on in life. Website Contact: (352)…
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Downtown Festival & Art Show
Become a part of Gainesville’s vibrant art community by volunteering at the Downtown Festival & Art Show in November. Four-hour shifts. Volunteers can provide artists a break, assist with the junior firefighting challenge or create artwork with children at the…
CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services
CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services is committed to strengthening the community by building strong families through the prevention of substance abuse. Website Contact: (352) 244-0628 SW Address: 3615 SW 13th St. Suite 4, Gainesville, FL, 32608 NW Address: 1218…
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Boys and Girls Club
The Boys and Girls Club of Alachua County is a local organization that is dedicated to the personal development of young women and young men in the community, with a special concern for the disadvantaged. Website Contact: Valerie White (Unit…
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