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Cold Night Shelter Program available Feb. 19-22

Published on February 19, 2025

City of Gainesville officials anticipate severe weather conditions, including temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, during the evening hours of Wednesday, Feb. 19-Saturday, Feb. 22. The anticipated temperatures will lead to the activation of the city's Cold Night Shelter (CNS) Program, and it is expected to remain in effect until overnight low temperatures rise above 45 F.

City hosts Summer Blitz to connect youth with enrichment programs

Published on February 18, 2025

The City of Gainesville is excited to announce Summer Blitz 2025, the second annual resource fair designed to help local youth and their families explore summer camps and enrichment programs. The event is free and open to the public.

Cold Night Shelter Program available Feb. 16-17

Published on February 16, 2025

City of Gainesville officials anticipate severe weather conditions, including temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, during the evening hours of Sunday, Feb. 16-Monday, Feb. 17. The anticipated temperatures will lead to the activation of the city's Cold Night Shelter (CNS) Program, and it is expected to remain in effect until overnight low temperatures rise above 45 F.

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Homeless Support Services

Here in Gainesville, we believe in a compassionate and dignified approach to helping our houseless neighbors – an approach that starts with active listening.

Climate Action

Beginning with the selection of a chief climate officer in January 2023, the City of Gainesville looks to bring together its climate initiatives and get residents involved.

Choice Neighborhood Initiative

In September 2023, the City of Gainesville and the Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) were awarded a $500,000 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This grant will be used to create a plan to redevelop and revitalize neighborhoods in east Gainesville.

UF Transit Services Agreement

In March 2024, University of Florida officials notified City of Gainesville leaders of their plans to let the current contract for RTS bus service expire on June 30, 2024 without renewal. Instead, UF officials proposed a month-to-month agreement with the City, beginning July 1 (as they explore other transportation options).

Events

Great Invader Raider Rally

February 22, 2025

Join us as we celebrate nature, community, and the beauty of our native ecosystems! Stop by this free community event to learn and explore as you engage with games, guided hikes, and community organizations and vendors.

Florida Invitational Step Show: The Stroll

February 22, 2025

Join us on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 12 to 3 p.m. at Bo Diddley Plaza for a free celebration featuring a step show/stroll by Black Greek organizations from Florida and the Southeast, local youth dance groups, and music.

Evergreen Cemetery 169th Anniversary Celebration

February 23, 2025

Join us to celebrate the past and future of Gainesville’s historic Evergreen Cemetery!

Barnyard Buddies

February 26, 2025

Meet and learn about the farm animals at Morningside on Wednesdays at 3 p.m., September through May.

Vision Zero Open House

February 26, 2025

The focus of the event is to raise awareness of safety issues, trends, solutions and provide an opportunity for public input.

Food Trucks at Cornerstone

February 27, 2025

Every Thursday from 7 a.m.-3 p.m., the GCRA is hosting food trucks at GTEC (2153 SE Hawthorne Rd.)! Each week, a variety of food trucks will be at GTEC for the lunch hour and beyond!

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Cold Night Shelter Program available Feb. 19-22

City hosts Summer Blitz to connect youth with enrichment programs

Cold Night Shelter Program available Feb. 16-17

Community Focus

Homeless Support Services

Climate Action

Choice Neighborhood Initiative

UF Transit Services Agreement

Events

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Great Invader Raider Rally

Florida Invitational Step Show: The Stroll

Evergreen Cemetery 169th Anniversary Celebration

Barnyard Buddies

Vision Zero Open House

Food Trucks at Cornerstone

City Meetings

City Meetings and Agendas

Your Tax Dollars

Your Tax Dollars at Work

City's Budget

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