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The 2027 Wild Game Feast Grant will fund renovation of the Promise Center for homeless families.
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Gainesville Business Philanthropy News
Coverage of philanthropy in Gainesville focuses on charitable giving, nonprofit fundraising and community support. The reporting follows major donations, benefit events and campaigns aimed at helping local groups.
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November 9, 2026
Garilus Headlines Gainesville Benefit for Cotton ClubAward-winning saxophonist Emmanuel Garilus performed at a benefit concert at Trinity United Methodist Church to support a local cultural museum.
November 6, 2026
Foundation Awards $40,000 to Three Local NonprofitsGrants follow a NextGen Changemakers cohort that presented funding recommendations to local philanthropists.
November 2, 2026
Dance Marathon at UF Raises $316,902.54Students raised the funds during the 26.2-hour Transform Today fundraiser held October 20-21 to benefit UF Health Shands Children's Hospital.
October 27, 2026
Gainesville Community Center Seeks Funds to Save PoolThe local facility is launching a community survey to help secure $100,000 for essential pool repairs.
October 27, 2026
Gainesville Karaoke Event Raises Funds for Alzheimer'sThe second annual Touching Hearts at Home competition brought in over $3,000 for the Alzheimer's Association.
October 25, 2026
Gainesville Book Sale Offers 500,000 ItemsThe Alachua County Friends of the Library sale raises funds for local literacy projects in Gainesville.
October 23, 2026
Gainesville Community Center Needs Funds to Save PoolThe local community center must raise $100,000 to complete essential repairs by December 1, 2026.
October 22, 2026
Gainesville Fire Rescue Hosts Annual Safety EventLocal emergency responders and health officials partnered to provide safety education during a trunk-or-treat.
October 15, 2026
Ronald McDonald House Rebrands to Gainesville FacilityThe local non-profit has officially updated its name and signage to reflect its connection to the Gainesville community.
October 14, 2026
Gainesville Resident Named Super Dad FinalistLocal father Darry Lloyd has reached the top five in a national parenting competition.
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Day to day, that means monitoring large individual gifts, organized fundraising drives, capital campaigns and the activities of local nonprofit organizations. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it to identify where and how resources move. Gainesville philanthropy often hinges on partnerships between established private sector interests and the organizations tasked with filling service gaps. Fundraising goals and donor participation rates fluctuate depending on the timing of seasonal campaigns and economic cycles.