Project Downtown
Mission Statement: “Project Downtown Gainesville is a local non-profit community service organization, based on Islamic principles and inspired by the national Project Downtown initiative, that contributes to the well-being of the greater Gainesville community by providing necessary services to its homeless, indigent, and disadvantaged members while fostering a positive image of Islam through cooperative social work and outreach. Despite our background, we are NOT a denominational organization and welcome any and all humanitarians to serve with us for the betterment of our community.”
PassItOn Sports Gainesville
PassItOn Sports is a a brand new student organization at UF. They’re goal is to get used sports equipment to underfunded elementary and middle schools in Gainesville through donation drives. If you want to help the community that so graciously supports our education, this is one of the best ways!
Alachua County Crisis Center
The Alachua County Crisis Center offers 24/7 mental health and suicide prevention support for the Alachua County community – including UF.
- Apply
- Prerequisites/Preferred Characteristics
- If you or someone you love is in need of mental health services, we strongly encourage you to call their 24/7 Crisis Line at 352-264-6789.
You can find out more about volunteering opportunities at UF here.