Empowered2Develop Center, Inc.

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

💙 Make a Difference. Become a Victim Services Volunteer.

Alachua County Victim Services and R**e Crisis Center is seeking caring, compassionate individuals to become volunteer helpline counselors.

📞 Volunteers provide support to victims and survivors of violent crime through the agency’s 24/7 crisis helpline, including nights, weekends and holidays when the office is closed.

🎓 Fall volunteer training begins Sept. 1 and runs for seven weeks, with sessions every Tuesday and Thursday through Oct. 15. Training includes crisis intervention, advocacy, sexual violence and interpersonal crimes, plus interactive role-plays with agency staff.

✨ Training is provided at no cost, and successful participants receive Advocacy Core Training certification through the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence. Following training, volunteers are asked to make a minimum nine-month commitment.

07/23/2026

Get ready for the 27th annual Stop the Violence Back to School Rally at Santa Fe College Gymnasium this Saturday, Jul 25th! We'll be giving out backpacks and school supplies to the students in attendance.

07/21/2026

We encourage folks to attend and participate.

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.