"The function of education is to teach someone to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Gainesville For All
Empowering Communities For All Walks of Life
Gainesville For All is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Black families within our local community. Our mission is to confront and dismantle the racial and economic inequities that persistently hinder opportunity and well-being. Through advocacy, resources, and community-centered action, we work to address systemic disparities and build a more just, equitable, and thriving Gainesville for all.
ABOUT US
EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES 4 ALL
Gainesville for All was created to seek systemic solutions to problems of race and poverty in the region.
It has had successes in each of its areas of focus, which include education, criminal justice, health and transportation and family support.
Our Executive Team
President/CEO
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James F. Lawrence
Executive Director
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Elizebeth Woods
Trish White
Family Engagement Specialist
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Our Board Members
President/CEO
GNV4all
James F. Lawrence
Executive Director
GEZFLC
Misty Robinson
Trish White
Family Engagement Specialist
GEZFLC
OUR PARTNERS
Our partners are a huge reason why we're able to make an impact on our community. Hover over each box to get to know more about their mission!
Alachua County School Baord
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Free museum access
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UF students collect data and test our students
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Monthly dental checkups for students by the School of Dentistry
City of Gainesville
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Provided us with a grant for $350,000
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Connect GEZFLC families with resources
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Certified Community Health Worker will be a liaison between health services and GEZFLC parents
Metcalfe Elementary
Including collaboration with the North Central Florida chapter of FLAEYC...
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Helped with a strategic plan for the GEZFLC
United Way
Teaching Strategies, LLC
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Utilize the Creative Curriculum® for our classrooms
Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County
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Received funds for operational expenses
UF College of Building Construction
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Helped plan the blueprint of the playground and layout of outdoor classroom
UF College of Education: Lastinger and Zucker Center
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Advised us on how to structure the GEZFLC
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Provide us with expertise
Community Hospice of Alachua County
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They have made their services available to us
Mobile Health Clinic
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The have made their services available to us
Library Partnership
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They will provide services to GEZFLC families
Catholic Charities Bureau
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They will provide resources to GEZFLC
UF Campaign for Charities
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We are listed as a partner agency
Alachua County NAACP
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Director has spoken on our behalf to Alachua County and the City of Gainesville, helping us get funding
The Harn Museum
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A GEZFLC staff member has a foster child, and she applied here for assistance so her child could be enrolled in our center