Empowered2Develop Center, Inc.

Empowered2Develop Center, Inc. Empowered2Develop Center, Inc. is an IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization equipping individuals and communities with key skill sets for success.

Sezra Gay, CEO

04/12/2026

Join us for Family Night on Wednesday, April 22nd at 6:00 pm!

Located at Santa Fe High School, Family Night offers valuable insight for families with presenters such as FL National Guard Counterdrug Program, Pulmonary Medical Specialists, and individuals with lived experience sharing their story.

The event also offers an included meal, raffle prizes, interactive games, community fair, and free parent toolkits!

Let us know you're coming with the link below:

https://forms.gle/17vQG6nFFfn3SWLH8

04/12/2026

๐๐ฎ๐›๐ฅ๐ข๐œ ๐’๐š๐Ÿ๐ž๐ญ๐ฒ ๐’๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ ๐‚๐š๐ฆ๐ฉ

Are you in 6th through 8th grade and looking for a fun and exciting summer camp? Sign up now for the Public Safety Summer Camp!

This unique, week-long experience gives students the opportunity to learn from multiple public safety agencies, including law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency medical services.

Participants will take part in hands-on training and live demonstrations, giving them a behind-the-scenes look at how first responders serve and protect our community.

Spots are limited, so donโ€™t waitโ€”sign up today!

04/12/2026

Did you hear? HUD has a new proposed rule for housing authorities that impact families on the Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, and Project Based Voucher program.

Your voice matters. Be there.

Be a part of the Community Conversation on Thursday, April 23rd, at 2pm or 6pm at our ELITE Force Training Center.

Stay tuned for further updates.

02/13/2026

๐Ÿง  FREE Mental Health First Aid (Virtual)
Open to the public โ€” get nationally recognized certification to support mental wellness.

๐Ÿ“… Adult MHFA: March 3, 2026 (18+)
๐Ÿ“… Youth MHFA: March 5, 2026 (ages 12โ€“18)
โฐ 9:30 AMโ€“4:30 PM | Live on Zoom

Learn to recognize warning signs, respond confidently, and connect people to help.

๐Ÿ”— Register:
Adult: https://forms.gle/buMVsV9gYSZXDCnz9
Youth: https://forms.gle/uMF7uKYyHF9gejTy8

Spots limited.

02/13/2026

๐Ÿก Grant Opportunity: East Gainesville Legacy Project

Alachua Countyโ€™s Division of Housing and Strategic Development is seeking qualified applicants with innovative proposals for the East Gainesville Legacy Project grant.

This transformative project will create sustainable, affordable homeownership opportunities while also developing market-rate single-family homes to support neighborhood revitalization and economic growth.

Located on a 13-acre site at the corner of SE 15th St. and SE 8th Ave. โ€” near the Lincoln Heights and Azalea Trail neighborhoods โ€” the initiative reflects community feedback calling for more workforce and market-rate housing options.

๐Ÿ“… Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026.
๐Ÿ“ง Submit applications to: housing@alachuacounty.us
(Late submissions will not be accepted. Early submissions are encouraged.)

๐Ÿ”— View and download the grant application: tinyurl.com/2e9mhsxd

02/13/2026

๐ŸฆทCARE to Share @ Millhopper Family Dentistry | Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 28, 2026!

The first 100 people will receive a free dental serviceโ€”either a filling, extraction, or cleaning.

Arrive early to secure your spot!

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, February 28, 2026 | โฐ starting at 8:00AM
๐Ÿ“ Millhopper Family Dentistry, 3510 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL, 32606-6104

๐Ÿ”— For more details, call 352-377-1705

01/27/2026

FREE AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING IN OCALA, FL -- provided by R.A.M.A.L. Educational and Social Services

GRADES: 1ST - 5TH
Various Tutoring Sites

For more info, contact:
Dr. Barbara J. Brooks
(352) 875-4237
www.ramalservices.org

01/25/2026

The Alachua County Arts Council has issued a call to artists for an outdoor, Fire Rescueโ€“themed, public art installation at the new Alachua County Fire Rescue Headquarters and Emergency Operations Center (1125 NE 8th Ave., Gainesville).

The selected artwork will be a permanent installation that reflects and honors Alachua County Fire Rescueโ€™s mission, which says โ€œPublic servants dedicated to enhancing and caring for the lives of those in our community through preparedness and an immediate response to any and all of life's emergencies.โ€

Artists are encouraged to interpret this mission creatively while emphasizing themes of service, resilience, preparedness, and community care.

The call is open to a variety of artistic disciplines, and more than one artist may be selected, subject to available funding. The total budget for this project is $75,000.

Questions must be submitted by Feb. 8 at 12:01 a.m. Artists must review and submit by Feb. 18, 2026, at 2 p.m. All proposals must be submitted through the official project portal. https://tinyurl.com/3vn9hctr

For complete details, submission instructions, and supporting documents, interested artists should visit the link above.

01/25/2026

Special Events Funding Available

Alachua County and the City of Gainesville, through their partnership in the 10-year (2019-2029) Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area (GCRA), have made funds available for special events

If youโ€™re hosting an event between May 1 and July 31, 2026, the Community Partnership Grant can help support your Summer plans. Events taking place within the GCRA district may be eligible for up to $5,000 in funding.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Applications are due March 1, 2026, so plan early, apply on time, and set your Summer event up for success. For more details call 352-393-8200 - Email info@gainesvillecra.com - or click below:

https://www.gainesvillefl.gov/Government-Pages/Government/Departments/Gainesville-Community-Reinvestment-Area/GCRA-Community-Partnership-Grant-Program?fbclid=IwY2xjawPgiG5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzd2J4Wk5ZeWJXZFRuNzhtc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpFkwutUtX8V0FlmWH99NAfaviKCy7desvL7-CBX6oEIN9VPqPLTGZpRn5td_aem_FFFGyXrYRVwI59w9ujq6Sw

01/21/2026

Learn about the summer job opportunities available to students ages 14-18 through Teenswork Alachua County. Free webinar is 1.22.26 at 6 pm. alachuaschools.net/pazoom

12/20/2025

๐ŸŽ“ Free Opportunity from Santa Fe College
Boost your familyโ€™s income with this FREE Facilities Maintenance Career Training programโ€”classes begin Jan. 12.

๐Ÿ“ง valerie.white@sfcollege.edu

๐Ÿ“ž 352-381-3725

Address

747 SW 2nd Avenue Ste 170
Gainesville, FL
32601

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