Homelessness Resources
https://umatter.ufl.edu/concern/homelessness/UF U Matter We Care
https://pantry.fieldandfork.ufl.edu/UF Hitchcock Field & Fork Pantry
https://nche.ed.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/he_poster.pdfNCHE Flyer. Trying to go to college?
https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/homeless-youth.pdfFSA and Homeless Youth Q & A
https://nche.ed.gov/legislation/mckinney-vento/McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
https://www.sbac.edu/domain/65Alachua County Public Schools
https://www.gracemarketplace.org/GRACE Marketplace
https://breadofthemighty.org/Bread of the Mighty Food Bank
https://www.catholiccharitiesgainesville.org/Catholic Charities
https://welcominggainesville.org/resources/Welcoming Gainesville & Alachua County
https://www.cfcaa.org/Community Action Agency
http://www.gcmhelp.org/home0.aspxGainesville Community Ministry
https://stfrancishousegnv.com/St. Francis House
https://www.peacefulpaths.org/Peaceful Paths (Domestic Abuse Shelter)
https://gainesvillehousingauthority.org/Gainesville Housing Authority
https://www.acha-fl.com/Alachua County Housing Authority
https://hhclinicgnv.org/links-to-social-services/Helping Hands Medical Clinic
https://www.thehelplist.com/co/fl-alachuaAlachua County Help List
https://ufhealth.org/financial-assistanceUF Health Financial Assistance
Housing Scholarships
The Southern Scholarship Foundation provides rent-free housing to “students who lack financial resources, demonstrate excellent academic merit, and exemplify good character.”
The Southern Scholarship Foundation provides housing to students across the state of Florida, with nine homes available in Gainesville. Visit the Southern Scholarship Foundation for more information on eligibility criteria and the application process.
Short Term Housing – Gainesville
The http://www.union.ufl.edu/UnionHotelReitz Union Hotel on the UF campus.
Two hotels with close proximity to the UF campus are listed below.
- http://ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/gainesville/gnvuc/hoteldetailHoliday Inn Gainesville University Center
- http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/gnvac-ac-hotel-gainesville-downtown/AC Hotel Gainesville
Gainesville has two hotels that rent by the week and include small kitchens. They are listed below.
- http://extendedstayamerica.com/hotels/fl/gainesville/i75Extended Stay America
- http://woodspring.com/extended-stay-hotels/locations/florida/gainesville/woodspring-suites-gainesville-i-75/?mktURLWoodSpring Suites
The hotel below rents by the day, but include kitchenettes in the room.
The http://www.visitgainesville.comVisit Gainesville website provides a listing of local hotels, simply click on the “Stay” link.
Another short term housing option is http://www.airbnb.com/s/Gainesville--FL/homesAirbnb in Gainesville.