Partner Agencies

Your generous support of United Way of North Central Florida 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.

1. ACORN Clinic (Alachua County Organization for Rural Needs, Inc.)
   (352) 485-1133 • acornclinic.org
   Provides primary, preventative, low-cost health services to rural indigent and low-income families through the use of volunteer healthcare professionals.  
2. American Red Cross
   Alachua County Chapter
   (352) 376-4669 • alachua.redcross.org
   Maintains emergency preparedness; assists disaster victims; provides CPR, first aid, water safety and HIV/AIDS education; provides emergency assistance to local military families.
3. Another Way, Inc.
   (386) 719-2757
   Provides emergency shelter, hotline, transitional housing, counseling, advocacy and support to domestic violence and rape survivors in Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, and Suwannee Counties.
4. The Arc of Alachua County
   (352) 334-4060 • arcalachua.org
   Promotes opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to participate in the same integrated and typical experiences and life events as do other citizens of Florida.
5. Big Brothers Big Sisters
   (352) 375-2525• bbbsmidflorida.org
   Improves the lives of children by promoting their self-esteem and broadening their horizons through professionally supported one-to-one relationships with screened volunteers.
6. Boys & Girls Club of Alachua County, Inc.
   (352) 372-5342 • myboysandgirlsclub.com
   Provides youth between the ages of 6-18 the opportunity to participate in programs designed specifically for them, with special concern for disadvantaged youth.
7. Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc.
   (352) 372-0294 • catholiccharitiesgainesville.org
   Provides services to the needy, advocates for justice, human dignity and quality of life; and calls on people of goodwill to join these efforts.
8. Child Advocacy Center, Inc.
   (352) 376-9161 • childadvocacycentergainesville.org
   Meets the needs of abused children in our community.
9. Children's Home Society of Florida
   (352) 334-0955 • helpfloridachildren.org or chsfl.org
   Strengthens and safely maintains families: Home-based counseling/education for child abuse prevention, group parent education, special needs adoption, and supervised family visitation.
10. CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services, Inc. (formerly Corner Drug Store, Inc.)
    (352) 334-3800 • cdsfl.org
    Strengthens communities by building strong families through counseling, education, prevention activities and community partnership efforts. Dedicated to excellence in youth and family service.
11. Early Learning Coalition
    (352) 374-0946 • elcalachua.org
    Serve children, birth to 5 and their parents to provide excellent early care and education, recognize parents as teachers, and meet special needs, in order to assure children are ready for school.
12. Easter Seals Florida, Inc. at Altrusa House
    (352) 377-7708 • fl.easter-seals.org
    Provides socialization and safety for frail, elderly and disabled adults; the program is designed to meet social, medical and rehabilitative needs.
13. ElderCare of Alachua County, Inc.
    (352) 265-9040 • eldercareac.org
    Advocates for the elderly and provides services that will build capacity, maximize independence, and enrich the quality of life for the elderly in North Central Florida.
14. Florida Diabetes Camp
    (352) 334-1323 • floridadiabetescamp.org
    Provides youngsters ages 6 through 18 with a medically supervised camping experience while teaching diabetes management.
15. Gainesville Community Ministry                                          (352) 372-8162 • betterday.org
    Provides emergency food and financial assistance to families and individuals who are in crisis. Assists the elderly, disabled, homeless and working poor.
16. Girls Club of Alachua County, Florida, Inc.
    (352) 373-4475 • girlsclubnet.org
    Provides opportunities for girls to enjoy recreational and academic activities in a nurturing, safe environment. Programs include: athletic, summer, after-school and specialty classes.
17. North Central Florida YMCA
    (352) 374-9622 • ncfymca.org
    Provides education, fun community-based programs that strengthen families and build esteem through youth and adult sports, aquatics, childcare, summer day camps, and wellness programs.
18. Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network
    (352) 377-5690 • peacefulpaths.org
    Provides residential and outreach services to victims of domestic violence through emergency and long-term shelter, advocacy, case management, information and referrals and counseling.
19. Planned Parenthood of North Central Florida, Inc.
    (352) 377-2475 • ppncf.org
    Provides responsible sexuality education programs focused on preventing teen pregnancy and sexually-transmitted infections. Promotes family planning. Provides reproductive healthcare for women and men.
20. The Salvation Army
    (352) 376-1743 • salvationarmygainesville.com
    Serves humanity at the point of need. Services provided include emergency food, shelter, clothing, prescriptions, rent, utilities, transportation, character building activities for children and adults.
21. St. Francis House, Inc.
    (352) 378-9079 • stfrancishousegnv.org
    Provides emergency services to homeless people in a supportive environment where guests learn to manage problems effectively and become productive members of the community.
22. Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc.
    (352) 372-0519 • trls.org
    Provides quality, free legal services to the poor, abused, disabled and elderly of North Central Florida and empowers them through preventative education.
23. VETSPACE, Inc.
    (352) 244-5106 • vetspace.org
    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.