A mutual aid network
Alachua Community Collective
Children and Families
⚖️ Family Law Virtual Clinic
Get free legal guidance on family issues like divorce, custody, and parenting plan changes.
📅 1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month⏰ 2–5 PM (EST) | 💻 Online
🔗 Check eligibility: bit.ly/ClinicScreening
📞 Register: 1-800-405-1417
Free pro bono legal help from licensed attorneys.
Free Trauma-Based Mental Health Services for SWAG Children
Children who have experienced trauma and show signs like anxiety, depression, nightmares, or behavioral challenges may qualify for no-cost trauma counseling.
📞 Contact SWAG FRC at 352-373-8189 or complete online referral form at www.villagecounselingcenter.net
Bundle of Joy Diaper Distribution Program
Monthly diaper distribution, free meal, and educational seminar.
Read With a Dog
Our visiting therapy dogs are ready for fun stories and lots of pets. Reading to a therapy dog is a great way for kids to gain confidence in their reading ability in a friendly setting and for hesitant children to meet new furry friends in a safe and welcoming environment.
IMPORTANT - This activity involves a therapy animal. If you are allergic to dogs or not comfortable around them, please do not participate.
Wednesdays 2:15-3:30pm Alachua Library Branch
2nd & 4th Thursdays 3:00-4:00pm Tower Road Library Branch
1st & 3rd Thursdays 3:00-4:00pm Millhopper Library Branch
Gainesville Thrives
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Gainesville Thrives is registering parents/caregivers/children for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library provides one free book to eligible children (0-5 years of age) per month until age 5.
You can register in person every Monday from 10:00-11:00am at the Library Partnership Branch.
The Next Chapter Book Club
Join The Next Chapter, a book club for 3rd-5th grade readers. We meet for 3 months in the Spring and 3 months in the Fall on the 2nd Saturday. A brief activity will follow book discussions.
Millhopper Library Branch
11:00am-12:00pm
2nd Saturday of the Month
March 14th
April 11th
May 9th
