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    School Rezoning: Make Your Voice Heard!

    A flyer with information about school rezoning input visits. The PDF file is linked in the caption.

    The School Board of Alachua County is considering two plans for elementary school rezoning. Plan B does not affect SWAG residents, while Plan G closes Terwilliger Elementary and moves all of the children to the new School I on Parker

    Miranda Carver Martin January 5, 2021January 8, 2021 Uncategorized Read more

    The January 2021 Calendar is Available

    An image of the January 2021 Calendar. The PDF is linked in the caption.
    Miranda Carver Martin January 1, 2021January 5, 2021 Uncategorized Read more

    Gratitude for Holiday Giving in Many Forms

    Three SWAG after school kids present staff member Robin with a giant holiday card featuring a tree decorated with real candy

    We’ve seen many kinds of holiday giving these past few weeks. A group of frontline healthcare workers sent gifts for SWAG families. A few of our after school kiddos made a thoughtful creation for our staff. And SWAG board members

    Miranda Carver Martin December 20, 2020December 20, 2020 Uncategorized Read more

    2020 Holiday Events Coming Up

    An assortment of red, green, and white cupcakes

    There are a couple of 2020 holiday events fast approaching: The December 2020 Community Dinner is scheduled for December 17 at 5:30pm. After that, the Family Resource Center will be closed for the holidays from December 21 to 25. In

    Miranda Carver Martin December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 Uncategorized Read more

    Celebrating Thanksgiving 2020 with Food Distribution

    The multipurpose room in the SWAG Family Resource Center filled with bags of food for Thanksgiving 2020

    We are celebrating Thanksgiving 2020 by sharing our bounty. We are grateful to all of our partners and donors for helping us make this Thanksgiving a happy one. Many thanks to Partnership for Strong Families, our local veterans’ groups, the

    Miranda Carver Martin November 23, 2020December 7, 2020 Uncategorized Read more

    A Big Thank You and Best Wishes to Kristy!

    Brunch celebration attendees social distancing outside the SWAG Family Resource Center

    SWAG and Partnership for Strong Families said farewell to Kristy Goldwire over the past two weeks. We will miss her so much and wish her only the best in her new position at the Children’s Trust. We’re continuing to be

    Miranda Carver Martin November 22, 2020December 7, 2020 Uncategorized Read more

    Thank You To All Who Helped Us Prepare for Turkey Distribution!

    Families working together to tote bags with food

    A big thank you to all the families who came together to help us prepare for our 2020 turkey distribution. They helped us pick up tons of side items and sort them into bags to give to 200 families. We

    Miranda Carver Martin November 21, 2020December 7, 2020 Uncategorized Read more

    SWAG & ACPS Boards Seek Input About School Zoning Changes

    SWAG board members and Alachua County Public School Board members prepare to speak with SWAG families

    Today the SWAG board and members of our Alachua County Public School Board walked the neighborhoods in our area. They sought input from families about the upcoming changes to elementary school zoning. Parents, if you have elementary school students, this

    Miranda Carver Martin November 18, 2020December 7, 2020 Uncategorized Read more

    Free Meals for All Children Ages 0-18

    A flyer advertising the return of free meals for all children ages 0-18. A PDF version is available in the caption.

    There will be 7 days of free meals to assist families when school sites are closed to students for the holiday break. The pick-up days are Tuesday, November 17, and Thursday, November 19. Please see the flyers below for details.

    Miranda Carver Martin November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 Uncategorized Read more

    Free Flu Shot Clinic Scheduled for November 11 at SWAG

    A flyer for a flu clinic at SWAG. See the caption for a PDF download.

    There is a free flu shot clinic scheduled for November 11 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Paramedics with Gainesville Fire Rescue will provide vaccinations at the SWAG Family Resource Center. Children will be eligible for the nasal mist. Vaccinations

    Miranda Carver Martin November 9, 2020November 10, 2020 Uncategorized Read more
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