Empowered2Develop Center, Inc.

05/29/2026

04/27/2026

💜 Carolyn’s Heart Inc. -- 4th Annual Biggest Heart Giveaway!

🗓️ Saturday. May 9, 2026
⏰10 AM – 2 PM
📍Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

FREE clothing for Men, Women & children and backpacks of food for children

04/19/2026

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

𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩

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 don’t wait—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

🧠 FREE Mental Health First Aid (Virtual)
Open to the public — get nationally recognized certification to support mental wellness.

📅 Adult MHFA: March 3, 2026 (18+)
📅 Youth MHFA: March 5, 2026 (ages 12–18)
⏰ 9:30 AM–4:30 PM | Live on Zoom

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

🔗 Register:
Adult: https://forms.gle/buMVsV9gYSZXDCnz9
Youth: https://forms.gle/uMF7uKYyHF9gejTy8

Spots limited.

02/13/2026

🏡 Grant Opportunity: East Gainesville Legacy Project

Alachua County’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. — near the Lincoln Heights and Azalea Trail neighborhoods — the initiative reflects community feedback calling for more workforce and market-rate housing options.

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

🔗 View and download the grant application: tinyurl.com/2e9mhsxd

02/13/2026

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

The first 100 people will receive a free dental service—either a filling, extraction, or cleaning.

Arrive early to secure your spot!

📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026 | ⏰ starting at 8:00AM
📍 Millhopper Family Dentistry, 3510 NW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL, 32606-6104

🔗 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