A mutual aid network
Alachua Community Collective
Holiday/Seasonal Resources
St. Francis House and GRACE Marketplace will provide Cold Night Shelter services to people in need of shelter as long as overnight temperatures remain below 45 F. The CNS program providers serve additional persons in need of shelter so that families and individuals desiring shelter will have a warm place to stay.
St. Francis House provides temporary shelter that is appropriate for families, women and children. GRACE Marketplace primarily serves individual adults and GRACE Marketplace will provide Cold Night Shelter services to people in need of shelter as long as overnight temperatures remain below 45 F. The CNS program providers serve additional persons in need of shelter so that families and individuals desiring shelter will have a warm place to stay.
The CNS program normally runs from Nov. 1 through March 31.
Taxes
File Your Taxes for FREE!
Use MyFreeTaxes to file online from your phone, tablet, or computer. It’s quick, easy, and helps you get your maximum refund—most people finish in under an hour.
If you earned under $69,000, you may also qualify for free in-person tax help through VITA with IRS-certified volunteers:
🔗 UnitedWayNCFL.org/VITA
Free Tax Help (VITA Program)
Tri-County Community Resource Center is partnering with United Way of North Central Florida to offer FREE tax preparation for low-to-moderate income households. IRS-certified volunteers provide basic tax prep and e-filing—no fees, no loans, no rapid refunds.
📅 2026 Dates: Feb 4, Feb 18, Mar 4, Apr 1
📍 15 N Main St, Chiefland, FL 32626
📞 Appointments recommended: 352-333-0849
Free Tax Help (AARP Tax-Aide)
AARP Tax-Aide Alachua County will provide free tax preparation services starting on Feb. 2, 2026, available through April 15, 2026.
Individuals are allowed help with one tax return per one-hour session. Sessions are by appointment only, but walk-ins can be accepted if time permits. Due to the popularity of this service, appointments may not be available on the same day as requested.
Schedule an appointment online or visit the site in-person ONLY during Tax-Aide hours.
Tax-Aide hours and library locations:
Headquarters Library (401 E University Ave.)
Starting February 2
Every Monday, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Library Partnership Branch (912 NE 16th Ave.)
Starting February 4
Every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Millhopper Branch (3145 NW 43rd St.)
Starting February 2
Every Monday and Thursday, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Tower Road Branch (3020 SW 75th St.)
Starting February 3
Every Tuesday and Thursday, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Once you have scheduled your in-person appointment, please review the following Taxpayer Assistance information.
Walk-in assistance will be provided on Saturdays at the following locations on the specified dates. All walk-in service is first-come, first-served. All walk-ins must arrive no later than 1:30 p.m. and will be seen only as time permits.
Headquarters Library (401 E University Ave.)
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
February 14
April 4
Millhopper Branch (3145 NW 43rd St.)
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
February 28
March 28
Tower Road Branch (3020 SW 75th St.)
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
March 21
April 11