Health and wellness agencies are the heartbeat of our community! They do transformative medical research, provide essential care for the underprivileged, offer mental health support, deliver dental services, and so much more. These agencies work tirelessly each day to create a healthier future for our community.
- Altrusa House of Gainesville, FL, Inc.
- American Kidney Fund
- ANEW (Created by Gainesville dba ANEW)
- Archer Family Health Care
- Bleeding Disorders Foundation of Florida
- CHC: Creating Healthier Communities
- Child Advocacy Center, Inc.
- Community Hospice & Palliative Care
- Easterseals' Altrusa House
- ElderCare of Alachua County
- Epilepsy Alliance Florida
- Gainesville Opportunity Center
- Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses
- Grace Healthcare Services Corp
- Lupus Foundation of America, Southeast Region
- Meridian Healthcare
- Planned Parenthood of Florida
- Sira
- Special Olympics Florida, Inc.
- Stop Children's Cancer, Inc.
- The Mobile Outreach Clinic UF
- The V Foundation for Cancer Research
- UF College of Dentistry Community Outreach Programs
- UF Health
- UF HealthStreet
Altrusa House is a licensed adult daytime healthcare program that provides a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for adults with disabilities or special needs.
American Kidney Fund addresses kidney disease through education, advocacy, financial assistance, prevention, and research, spending 96 cents of every donated dollar on programs. www.kidneyfund.org 800-638-8299.
Anew is committed to reaching and restoring lives impacted by sex trafficking and sexual exploitation by offering the following to our community: survivor restoration programs, outreach, youth prevention, and community awareness education.
Archer Family Health Care is a nurse led primary care practice that serves residents in Alachua County and surrounding counties. Our practice provides health care for area residents. Care includes preventive care, cancer screenings, management of acute and chronic illness, and mental health treatment. We are a full-service primary health care facility. Our goal is to provide quality, cost effective health care to all individuals regardless of their ability to pay.
The Hemophilia Foundation of Greater Florida DBA the Bleeding Disorders Foundation of Florida is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with bleeding disorders and their families through education, information and referral services, advocacy and research.
We address barriers to health by partnering with communities and mobilizing nonprofits, businesses and governments to create bold solutions, trusted programs and resilient communities.
A comprehensive, child-friendly facility where professionals from law enforcement, medical, child protection and therapeutic services effectively collaborate to meet the individual needs of child victims and break the cycle of abuse.
To improve the quality of life for patients and families and to be the compassionate guide for end-of-life care in our community
Easterseals Empowers People To Live Independent, Full Lives. Children and adults of all abilities and needs—common or complex—can turn to us for support.
The mission of ElderCare of Alachua County is to be an advocate for the elderly and provide services that will build capacity, maximize independence and enrich the quality of life for the seniors in Alachua County.
Epilepsy Alliance Florida supports individuals and families affected by epilepsy through free and affordable education, medical services, case management, and psychological care for those facing the challenges of seizures.
Empowering adults diagnosed with mental illness to build stamina and confidence through membership, shared tasks, socialization, and employment/educational opportunities.
Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses ease human suffering during times of natural emergencies, violence, traumatic events, medical challenges, and loss with highly trained horses, volunteers and the generosity of our donors.
To provide healthcare, prescriptions, and pharmaceutical products to persons in need.
At the LFA our mission is to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus through programs of research, education, support and advocacy.
Together, we will transform our communities from the inside out.
The mission of Planned Parenthood of Florida is to provide affordable access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care by offering excellence in clinical services, empowering through education, and driving change through dedicated advocacy. We do so by understanding and responding to the needs of those seeking our services, and by protecting and respecting the essential privacy rights, dignity and culture of each individual.
To compassionately reach women and men with free services including pregnancy testing, STI testing, ultrasounds, community referrals, life skill classes and incentive programs. Offering help, hope and healing grounded in truth and love.
We provide year-round sports, health, and leadership opportunities that promote inclusion, confidence, and community for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Stop Children’s Cancer is committed to the prevention, control, and cure of childhood cancers.
The UF Child Advocacy Center was established to help child victims of abuse and neglect in the counties of Dixie, Gilchrist, Levy, Bradford, and Union. Our goal is to achieve better outcomes for victims of suspected child abuse and neglect by collaborating with UF’s Child Protection Team, law enforcement, Department of Children and Families, and medical personnel at a single location.
We fund game-changing research and all-star scientists to accelerate victory over cancer and save lives.
To promote oral health of Alachua County’s children through no-cost dental outreach programs in school and community settings focused on education, disease prevention, and accessibility.
Promote health through outstanding and high-quality patient care, innovative and rigorous education in the health professions and biomedical sciences, and high-impact research across the spectrum of basic, translational and clinical investigation.
HealthStreet community health workers help bridge the gap between community members and resources available to them, including medical and social services and opportunities to participate in research that is relevant to their health concerns and conditions. Our mission is to increase access to healthcare and research through community and other stakeholder engagement. Using our four pillars— Listen, serve the community, educate/learn, and build trustworthiness— HealthStreet is able to provide community members opportunities to participate in research and the ability to take part in their community’s health.
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This year, UFCC is transitioning to a new giving site through GivePulse, a University-contracted platform that is already being used to connect and track volunteer and service-learning opportunities. The new giving site will make it easier for employees to explore participating nonprofits and make their gifts.