Gun violence discussed in Gainesville to recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Month
Billed as “Cupcakes & Conversations”, the event hosted by Dream on Purpose, was held Saturday at The Alchemy Work Club at 602 S. Main St. Dream on Purpose is a local nonprofit organization, and the event was the first of a two-session series focused on gun violence awareness and prevention.
Dreaming with a purpose
Dream on Purpose hosted its 7th annual “Dine with DOP” event to promote the nonprofit organization’s mission to help girls in Alachua County realize their dreams, honor supporters and share its future plans.
Dream on Purpose will celebrate 7 years of serving youth at February 11 dinner
When her two daughters were nominated for Youth Leadership Awards in 2021 and 2022, Konica Daniels — a mother of five children — said she had never been prouder of the young women her girls were starting to become.
Free yoga classes to teach young girls empowerment
Free sessions for one-on-one help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as FAFSA, begin for Alachua County on Thursday, thanks to the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce’s Alachua County Education Compact.
Interview: Behind our yoga instructor Zen vibe Yoga’s Lauren Wilsman
Gainesville, Fla. (written by Brianna Duncan-Dieujuste) – Dream On Purpose (DOP) empowers young girls in the Gainesville community through open and safe conversations.
Non-Profits Pivot To Help In Pandemic
It is hard for Dream On Purpose to host its quarterly Cupcakes and Conversations event without cupcakes and, well, conversation, said Shareen Baptiste, the organization’s co-founder and president.
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Free sessions for one-on-one help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as FAFSA, begin for Alachua County on Thursday, thanks to the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce’s Alachua County Education Compact.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority makes ‘good noise’ in stance against domestic violence
In the powerful words of the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.” In the end, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. will not be synonymous with silence.
Eastside High School is holding the Cash for College event
The Florida College Access Network is launching its initiative for students at an Alachua County, high school.
UF grad spurs empowerment, confidence in girls
Shareen Baptiste has a vision that extends throughout Gainesville and across state lines: She wants to see junior high and high school girls dream beyond the four walls of their classroom or bedroom.
