Family Promise of Gainesville provides homeless children & their families with care that includes education, case management, meals, housing and transportation. Website Contact: (352) 378-2030, gnvfamilypromise@gmail.com Fax: (352) 378-2720 Mailing Address: PO Box 5189, Gainesville, FL, 32627 “Through the collaborations…
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Sustainable UF
Sustainable UF is the name for “university-wide efforts to create a sustainable campus.” Website Contact: (352) 392-7578, info@sustainability.ufl.edu Address: UF Office of Sustainability, 323 Tigert Hall Mailing Address: P.O. Box 113111, Gainesville, FL, 32611 What YOU can do to help:…
City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (PRCA) Department at the City Of Gainesville offers an amazing variety of volunteer opportunities for citizens who live, work, play and study in the Greater Gainesville Community. Website Contact: PRCAVolunteer@gainesvillefl.gov, (352) 393-8357 Address: 200 E…
Studio Percussion, Inc.
Studio Percussion, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides drum and percussion lessons for students to encourage them towards leadership and community development. Website Contact: Tobin Wagstaff, (352) 338-8302, tobinwagstaff@gmail.com Address: 2512 NE 1st Blvd Suite 500, Gainesville, FL, 32609…
Peaceful Paths
Peaceful Paths is a certified domestic abuse network. They provide services to domestic violence survivors, such as emergency shelter, crisis hotline, children’s programming, transitional housing, victim advocacy, counseling and support groups. Website Contact: (352) 377-5690, Contact Form Address: 2100 NW…
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Lubee Bat Conservancy
Lubee Bat Conservancy strives to save fruit bats and the bats’ habitats through conservation, education and research. Website Contact: (352) 485-1250, info@lubee.org Address: 1309 NW 192nd Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32609 Who they are: Lubee Bat Conservancy is an international nonprofit…
Kids Count
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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Keep Alachua County Beautiful
Keep Alachua County Beautiful organizes restoration projects and beautification activities in Alachua County and promotes environmental action and recycling. Website Contact: Gina Hawkins (Executive Director), gina.kacb@gmail.com, (352) 371-9444 Address: 211 SW 4th Ave. Suite 1, Gainesville, FL 32601 What they do:…
Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary
Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary is a nonprofit organization that rescues monkeys from around the U.S. and provides a safe haven for them. Website Contact: Kari Bagnall (Executive Director), (386) 462-7779, volunteer@junglefriends.org Address: 13915 North State Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32653 Who…
Gainesville Sports Commission (GSC)
The Gainesville Sports Commission (GSC) is a not-for-profit organization that uses sports to promote tourism in Gainesville and the county of Alachua. Website Contact: (352) 338-9300 Address: 300 E. University Ave., Suite 100, Gainesville, FL, 32601 What they do: The…
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