Sira Purchased Former Planned Parenthood Building
The local crisis pregnancy center acquired the property at 914 NW 13 Street on September 10, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Pregnancy
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Sira-Crisis Pregnancy Center of Gainesville finalized its purchase of the former Planned Parenthood site on September 10, 2026. The organization plans to use the additional space to expand its services and staff support.
Why it matters
The acquisition allows the nonprofit to increase its physical footprint and capacity for providing services. The center aims to utilize the building to offer more referrals and support options to the community.
The facility is located at 914 NW 13 Street. The center served 2,786 unique clients through 7,237 total visits over the last five years, with all services offered at no cost.
The players
Sira-Crisis Pregnancy Center of Gainesville
This local nonprofit organization provides support and services to clients at no cost and has been operating in the city since 1974.
The details
Sira-Crisis Pregnancy Center of Gainesville, which has operated since 1974, funded the real estate purchase through support from businesses, individuals, and area churches. The organization, formerly known as Women's Resource and Medical Clinic until 2016, has maintained a presence next to the building since 1997.
Timeline
1974: The organization began operations.
1997: Sira started serving clients next door to the Planned Parenthood building.
May 2016: The center was renamed to Sira to reflect expanded support services.
Last five years: The center logged 7,237 visits from 2,786 unique clients.
September 10, 2026: Sira purchased the former Planned Parenthood property.
Roadmap
This move reflects a broader trend of local crisis pregnancy centers repurposing existing clinical infrastructure to expand their reach. By acquiring the 914 NW 13 Street site, Sira continues a trajectory of footprint growth within the local social service landscape.
Local residents looking for services provided by the organization can access them at no cost. The expanded space is intended to increase the availability of staff and support referrals for the community.
The takeaway
The center intends to use the newly acquired facility to increase its service offerings for local clients. This purchase marks a significant expansion for the organization as it continues to provide support at no cost to the public.
Further reading
Learn more about the Pregnancy services and support trends in the local area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Alachua Chronicle.
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