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Take Stock In Children is a scholarship and mentoring program for middle and high school students. Learn how to apply AQUÍ!

They will be conducting a Program & Application Review & Completion Event for parents and students. Specifically, the event will include:

• Information about the Take Stock Program
• How the scholarship works
• Requirements
• One-on-one assistance with the application

Dates: Wednesday, September 22nd & Thursday, September 23rd (You will only need to attend one day)

Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm

Location: The Education Foundation of Alachua County (2802 NE 8th Ave Gainesville, Fl 32641) in Classroom B 

RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/bj4G2NnMkNDqNpC88

Documents to bring:

• 1040 Tax return (Most recent); or, if you do not file taxes:
  • TANF letter of approval
  • Medicaid  Benefit documentation
  • Proof that the student is in Foster Care
  • Proof of homeless status (signed Document on school district letterhead) 
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Free/Reduced lunch eligibility form
• HUD eligibility form

Get a Vaccine, Receive a Gift Card!

During the month of September, the Alachua County Commission is offering gift cards for vaccines at the Health Department and participating locations! Visit THIS LINK for more details.

Anyone, regardless of age, can register to the waitlist for a COVID-19 vaccine. As new executive orders are signed, invitations for appointments are updated.

For more information on how to register, contact ACHDVaccine@flhealth.gov. Alternatively, you can call (352) 334 -8810, Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, except on state-observed holidays.

Provide Input About School Rezoning: PTA Survey

The Alachua County School Board is planning a district-wide, comprehensive rezoning for all school levels in the next few years. The goal is for the changes to take effect during the 2022/2023 school year. As a result, many families in Alachua County may be zoned for schools that are different from their current schools. Complete ACCPTA’s rezoning survey to share your thoughts confidentially.

Note: this survey is not affiliated with the Alachua County School District, although summary results will be shared with them.

Available Now: Federal Program to Help Pay for Broadband Internet

Need help paying for monthly broadband Internet? If so, a new federal program may be able to help and is accepting applications. You likely quality if any of the following applies to your household:

• SNAP/EBT
• Free or reduced-price school lunch
• Medicaid
• Income at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines
• Lost substantial income during the pandemic
• And more!

Before applying, check the full list of eligibility criteria here. Then, you can apply online here.

For a limited time: FREE medical services for children at the SW Health Clinic

¿Está su hijo incluido en la brecha del seguro? En otras palabras, ¿su hijo no califica para Medicare/Medicaid nor receive private insurance coverage? If so, we have funding to provide basic physicals and basic dental checkups and services for children at the clinic. This funding is only for children, and the services must be performed at the SW Health Clinic. Undocumented children are eligible to receive these services! Visit the SW Health Clinic page to learn more.

Available now: Emergency rental assistance for Alachua County residents

Are you an Alachua County resident having difficulty paying rent and/or utilities due to COVID-19? If so, visit this link to learn more about and apply for emergency rental assistance.