Education and Youth Development
Education and youth development organizations empower young minds and unlock their full potential! These dedicated agencies are committed to providing the youngest members of our community increased access to education and fostering valuable life skills through dynamic youth development programs. Their programs pave the way for brighter futures, ensuring that the youth in our community thrive.
- 4-H Club Foundation
- Aces in Motion
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida
- Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention
- Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County, Inc.
- Gainesville Thrives, Inc
- Girl Scouts of Gateway Council
- Girls on the Run of Northeast Florida
- Girls Place, Inc.
- Kids Count
- New Technology Made Simple Now
- Oak Hammock Employee Scholarship
- Pace Center for Girls, Alachua
- PEAK Literacy
- Project YouthBuild
- Promised Land Family Ministries
- Southern Legal Counsel
- The Education Foundation of Alachua County, Inc.
Florida 4-H is preparing a generation beyond ready for life and work through hands-on learning in agriculture, STEM, civic leadership and healthy living. 4-H includes community clubs, camps, and school-based opportunities.
AIM promotes health, academic achievement and character development through tennis.
To create and support mentoring relationships that help all young people reach their potential.
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
To transform communities by inspiring and equipping future inventors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries.
To promote high-quality School Readiness, Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten, and after-school programs, thus increasing all children’s chances of achieving future educational success and becoming productive members of society.
Gainesville Thrives works to promote literacy, tutoring and mentoring for children. Through partnerships and collaborations we can improve long-term academic success and stronger, healthier families.
Girl Scouts of Gateway Council's mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.
We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
The mission of Kids Count is to provide a free holistic afterschool program that provides literacy tutoring, academic support, and enrichment.
Bringing people together to improve lives through new technology.
The Oak Hammock Employee Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance through scholarships that support the education endeavors and dreams of qualified employees.
Pace Alachua offers schooling, counseling, and therapy for girls 11-18 who have suffered adverse childhood experiences and are at risk of not graduating on time.
Our mission is to prepare young readers for personal and collective success through consistent one-to-one reading instruction provided by competent and nurturing volunteers.
Project YouthBuild is an educational, occupational, and leadership program for young people with low incomes who have dropped out of school. Students have the opportunity to earn their high school diploma, multiple nationally recognized construction or CNA credentials, and a post-secondary scholarship; all while giving back to their community.
To strengthen youth and families through Christ-centered experiences in an agricultural and outdoor setting, creating abundant living that transforms individuals and communities.
Southern Legal Counsel is a public interest law firm that is committed to equal justice for all and securing basic human and civil rights.
The Education Foundation of Alachua County is dedicated to investing in the future of Alachua County Public School students and teachers through strategic scholarships and grants that expand opportunity, equity, and educational excellence. By supporting innovative classroom projects, professional development for educators, the Foundation strengthens the overall quality of public education across the district. Our work helps create an educational environment in which Alachua County is recognized for strong, forward-thinking public-school programs that prepare students for success in tomorrow’s world. Through direct investments in teachers and students, we remove barriers to learning, encourage creativity and innovation, and ensure that every student—regardless of background—has access to meaningful educational opportunities. Whether funding classroom resources, supporting teacher-led initiatives, or providing scholarships that open doors to higher education, The Education Foundation serves as a catalyst for student achievement and long-term community impact. Our mission-driven approach ensures that each investment directly supports academic success, workforce readiness, and a brighter future for Alachua County.
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