Grace Marketplace

Program Location:

Northeast Gainesville, large tent city folks from tent city area access services

Program Contact:

Theresa Lowe

Description:

One stop homeless assistance center. Provide emergency shelter, community service providers that provide services on campus.

Program Type:

in-person

Certificate Type:

no

Time of Day:

24 hours, 7 days per week, some services open at specific times for example computer lab from 9-5

Schedule:

Varies by the person, some people are here for a few days, others for much longer. Two levels of shelter, pavilion is a low level and there is no time limit. Dorm is more like a transitional housing program, 90 day limit.

Benefits:

n/a

Meals Provided:

Yes, serve breakfast and dinner daily, some days provide lunch

Common Age Group:

18 and older

Average Number of Participants:

unduplicated 450 each month, over 1500, some people come through for services multiple times.

Scholarships:

Rehousing program, some people into apartments by providing first months rent or security deposit.

Partners:

City of Gainesville and Alachua County
Meridian healthcare
Health clinics
Alachua County social services
alachua county court services
church groups provide meals

Affiliates:

No, but UF mobile clinic provides health care

Comments:

n/a

Cost:

no

Program Website:

http://www.gracemarketplace.org