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Health Care Access
Gainesville faith leaders help families deal with the high cost of health care

November 10, 2009

Over the last year, PICO affiliate ACTION Network in Gainesville, Florida, has been working to ensure that residents of east Gainesville continue to have access to the health services they need after its primary community hospital closes.

Health Care Access
Florida congregations continue efforts to expand children's health insurance

October 16, 2009

As job losses mount in Florida, the number of children who are uninsured but eligible for Florida's SCHIP program - KidCare - (now at 550,000 statewide) continues to grow. On October 16, faith leaders from the four PICO federations in Florida met with state officials to discuss creative ways to meet the growing need for affordable children's health insurance.

Health Care Access
PICO Florida celebrates passage of state legislation to streamline KidCare enrollment

May 01, 2009

After a 3-year campaign to make much needed improvments to KidCare - Florida's State Children's Health Insurance Program - faith leaders from PICO Florida are celebrating unanimous passage last week of state legislation in both the House and Senate. The bill will now be on its way to the Governor for his signature.

Health Care Access
Gainesville residents work to guarantee health care access

November 28, 2008

Economic Security
Gainesville churches organize to reduce utility costs

October 30, 2006

Southeast Leadership Retreat

May 03, 2006

Neighborhood Revitalization
County to up social services funding

February 01, 2006

Neighborhood Revitalization
Congresswoman announces $3 million to pave streets in Gainesville

March 14, 2005

Neighborhood Revitalization
Congresswoman pledges support for community effort

February 23, 2005

Neighborhood Revitalization
Copeland Community to be Cleaned Up

February 18, 2005

Youth Development
Gainesville wins federal support for model youth program

November 22, 2004

Civic Participation
Gainesville unites for faith walk

April 27, 2004

Youth Development
Next Gainesville Mayor agrees to support innovative youth programs

March 22, 2004

Youth Development
Gainesville, Florida leaders fight for $1 million for after school services

December 17, 2003