Revitalizing the Community Greater Duval Neighborhood Association

Celebrating History and Building Futures

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Partner with Us

Want to join our efforts but not sure where to start? Partner with Us and take advantage of this incredible opportunity to lend your support. It’s a great way to contribute to our cause, and every little bit counts towards paving the path for a better tomorrow. Get in touch with us today for more details about how you can help.

Volunteer Your Time

This is one of the simplest ways to help out our cause. We believe the best way for our initiatives to be successful is for the community to actively get involved. This is an easy and efficient way of contributing to the great work we do at Greater Duval Neighborhood Association. Get in touch with any questions about how you can Volunteer Your Time today.

Make a Donation Press HERE

Our organization always appreciates the generosity and involvement of people like you, with every contribution going towards making Greater Duval Neighborhood Association an even better Nonprofit Organization than it already is. We want to provide you with the correct and appropriate information pertaining to your mode of support, so don’t hesitate to contact us with your questions. You Can also make donation through cash APP. @ $GREATERDUVAL

About

Located in beautiful Gainesville, Florida,

Greater Duval Neighborhood of North East Gainesville, Florida (Approximate boundaries)

North boundary: NE 13th Ave - South boundary: E University Ave - East boundary: NE 26th Ter. {Including all of the Lake Road Apartments on SE University Ave.} - West boundary: Waldo Road).

Greater Duval Neighborhood Association is a State of Florida 501c3 Organization. Founded in 2013 through Habitat for Humanity's Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative, OUR mission is to revitalize the neighborhood by creating programs and connecting to services that are designed to promote SOCIAL and ECONOMIC growth in East Gainesville. We meet at 6 PM on the Second Thursday of each month at Cone Park Library 2801 East University Avenue.

What We Do

Out East Youth Tutoring & Support Services

One Step at a Time

At Greater Duval Neighborhood Association, we are dedicated to stepping up our efforts in addressing issues facing our youth. Changing the future for our youth is by no means an easy feat, but through cooperation and community empowerment we believe we can facilitate progress in this area.

"End of Year Spotlight"

2021 Tutoring & Support Services

"What in the World are they thinking about?"

Arts and Essay Contest for students Grades K-12

PRESS HERE ENTER.

GDNA's "2021 Summer Sling"

"We're taking Applications".

Students in grades 7th -12th during the 2019-2020 school year can APPLY - press here to sign Youth up for Summer Sling.

** YOUTH PAGE CURRENTLY BEEING UPDATED**

ENTER: Arts Essay Contest

Seniors On the Move

Maintaining a Socially Active Lifestyle for Seniors

With this initiative, our goal is to promote great opportunities for those 50 and over. With access to the right resources, people can become empowered by their own abilities and gain the confidence to fulfill their potential. Learn more about our work by getting in touch with our team today. The Seniors meet every 3rd Tuesday of the Month. It will start back meeting soon as the COV-19 Crisis is over but until then wellness services and checks will be done by volunteers.

Call 352-225-5939 for more info

Men of the East

Leadership in the Community

With our organization’s mission always in mind, we strive to find new strategies for dealing with challenges facing our residents. The Men of the East is a team of male residents dedicated to implementation of our strategic plan. Contact us to learn more about our commitment to this cause.

Community Gardens

Healthier Food Choices

With this initiative, our goal is to promote better exercise and diet among resident. With access to a community garden residents will be able to plant and grow their own food along side friends from the community. This initiative is designed to create opportunities for socializing, exercise, and healthier eating habits. Raised beds available for the elderly and handicap. Find out more about our Garden Initiative

Contact Shirley @ 352-376-1782

Diamonds in the Rough

Preventative Care and Political Health

With the issues facing our community, we strive to find new strategies for dealing with challenges of high medical incidents and low numbers at the voting poles. Diamonds in the Rough is a team of women dedicated to making sure residents are both physically and politically healthy and making sound medical and voting decisions. Being healthy in all aspects is something that we take very seriously, and our team is working each and every day to make a positive impact on our community in these areas. Contact us to learn more about our commitment to this cause.

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Recent Events & 12th yr. Anniversary

Celebrating History, Building Futures is our Motto

Our Seniors On The Move came up with an enervating idea for a quilting project done in 2024. This project enhances community vibrancy and fosters community preservation while creating an activity that was invigorating for our senior’s group. We accomplish this by making a quilted blanket to display and making individual quilted blankets to hand out to seniors from our community in nursing facilities. We included a mental health component which included interaction with a mental health professional who guided discussions and gave suggestions that address grief, depression, loneliness, relationships, etc.; Once we completed the project, we had a large gathering with the seniors from our community to share blankets and stories with them. There are seamstresses, storytellers, organizers, and historians in our group who facilitated a Quilt Making Story Circle that collaborated on a Community Quilt whose design highlights the stories that emerge from the stories of those who pictures were chosen for our quilt and we used the activity to engage with community members in nursing facilities during visits.

This project, for some, was pure enjoyment, an outlet and regular socialization, sharing of memories and history and can be therapeutic for many. This project targeted the Duval Neighborhood of Northeast Gainesville, Florida (Approximate boundaries) North boundary: NE 13th Ave - South boundary: E University Ave - East boundary: NE 26th Ter - West boundary: Waldo Road); but it also was open to all seniors in the Gainesville area who wanted to participate.

We have done programing in our community for several years. We have created a common space with our community gardening in east Gainesville where residents gather weekly. Using the arts by planting vegetables, cooking fresh veggies, sharing recipes and enjoying great socialization. We have a Seniors on the Move group that meets weekly socializing sharing spiritual enrichment with each other, arts and crafts activities, health and wellness care, healthy eating and connections to many services that assist economically and increase social cohesiveness. We do monthly residential community and business partners meetings to increase the possibilities of information flow to connect services and people to increase possibilities of community growth with knowledge and opportunities. We also do a six-week summer camp for youth that prepares our youth for careers, economic stability and introduce them to socializations that can enhance their future endeavors after high school and a virtual cooking class for youth with a chef guiding them through. ... And we present The GDNA'S "Neighborhood Table" . That is right FREE food, clothing, toys, house hold goods and more .. 918 NE 18th street ... The Table is open for EVRYONE TO SETUP & TO DROP OFF FOR "Our Neighborhood ... Your Neighborhood ... Greater Duval"

For this we give Thanks!!!! #WeWillContinueToStandWithOurResidence

Community Leadership

GDNA's Partnership with Working Food, Local Farmers (i.e., Fisher Farms, Siembra Farms, The Family Garden, Southland Grass Farm) AND DONATIONS From the public, we have been able to set up a "Community Table" with Fresh vegetables, meats, produce, can goods, bagged food items, fresh bread, and snacks weekly. ...We also give away toys, clothes, furnisher, and many other needed household items.

If YOU would like to Donate, go to our donate Button on this page or cash app. us @ $GREATERDVAL ... or JUST COME BY AND PLACE IT ON THE TABLE!

LET’S KEEP IT GOING!!

Save the date: February 23, 2025

$GREATERDUVAL TO PURCHASE TICKET

Hello Neighbors, Friends, and the Greater Gainesville Community,

Greater Duval Neighborhood Association is proud to announce our Second Annual Fundraiser and Scholarship Gala. For the past decade, Greater Duval Neighborhood Association (GDNA) has provided services to our community through small grants, donations, and the love, sweat and tears of our residents and supporters. At GDNA, we are dedicated to the empowerment of youth. One of the ways we fulfill this mission is through the Building Futures Scholarship Fund, which provides critical financial assistance to students pursuing their dreams. The $2000 scholarship is awarded directly to the student once they’re accepted into a college or university. This allows them to pay for moving costs or other fees that are required once they’re accepted. Where most scholarships go directly to the school for tuition and fees, our scholarship relieves the financial burden to the family.

We are excited to host the Celebrating History and Building Futures Scholarship Luncheon on February 23rd, 2025, at the Matheson History Museum. This special event celebrates academic excellence, shares inspiring stories from scholarship recipients, and raises vital funds to support the next cohort of scholars.
To make this luncheon a success, we are seeking sponsorships and donations from valued community partners like you. Your support will directly fund scholarships that open doors for students who might otherwise be unable to pursue higher education. Last year we awarded Ms. Adriana Peterson of Eastside High School. Adriana is a pre-nursing student at Florida A&M University who is currently rocking a 3.5 GPA in her first year. With your generosity, we are looking to double our scholarship fund so that we are able to award 2 scholarships.
Here’s How You Can Help
• Sponsorship Tiers
Gold: $2000 and up: Sponsor one or more of the scholarships. Gold sponsors featured on the final flyer and all advertisements. Tabeling opportunity at the event. 2 free luncheon tickets ($150 value).
Bronze: $1000 and up: Sponsor is featured on final flyer and all advertisements. 1 free luncheon ticket ($75 value).
Silver: $500 and up: Sponsor is featured on flyer and all advertisements.
Community Sponsorship: $75: Purchase a ticket and a pay it forward ticket for a youth or senior from the Duval Community. Sponsor is listed on event material.
• General Donations: Any amount. Donors listed on event material unless anonymity is requested.
• Gift Cards accepted: Gift cards allow us to purchase materials and the food for the event.
• In-Kind Services: Volunteers for set up, decorating, meal service, clean-up
To purchase tickets contact: Carla Lewis 352-441-8072
Payments can be made by: Cash, Check, or Cashapp to $GREATERDUVAL
Thank you for considering this invitation to partner with us in transforming lives through education. Your generosity will make a meaningful difference.
With sincere gratitude,
Carla S. Lewis
Carla S.Lewis
Chief Executive Officer
Greater Duval Neighborhood Association
greaterduval@gmail.com
352-441-8072

Community
Partners &
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Youth Leadership & Development

Access to Food & Nutrition & Gardening Opportunities

Seniors
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2024 Recipient of our Biulding Future Scholarship

It is with great pleasure that Greater Duval share last year's recipient of our inaugural BUILDING FUTURES Scholarship Awarded to Miss Adrianna Peterson. Adrianna is a former Out East Youth Tutoring & Support Services participant of our Summer Sling program. She's was a student at Eastside High School where she excels with a 3.5 GPA, is on the track team, is a Certified Nursing Assistant and was already accepted into the Illustrious Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. We are so Godly proud of her and super excited to present the $2000 scholarship at Eastside High School's senior award night last year. Currently at FAMU she holds a 3,5 GPA and is on the honor Roll .... Congratulations to Adrianna and her mom Patricia Mann. As you know GDNA is not able to do this without your HELP! GDNA Thanks "YOU"!!

With your contributions GDNA will use "Innovating means and or measures to bring Info, Services and a place to ask questions for Honest answers", for "Our Neighborhood". We would love to "Assist Our Neighborhood To Assist Itself". There is a Community and Partners meeting every 3rd Monday night of each month @ the Clarence R Kelly Center that starts at 6:30pm – 7:45pm. We also would like you to attend each month the “ASK THE CITY” community meeting on every 2nd Monday of each month @ the Clarence R Kelly Center that starts @ 12noon until 1pm. This gives you a chance to ask questions and get answers directly from the City Staff to make this a "Normalcy" in "Our Neighborhood Your Neighborhood Greater Duval". Be sure to visit outestyouth.com to stay up on information for our youth. You can also donate HERE or us CASH APP. $GREATERDUVAL to donate or mail your Donations to 918 NE 18th Street, Gainesville, Fl, 32641. or use our Youth page to support our efforts.

We need more light about each other. Light creates understanding, understanding creates love, love creates patience, and patience creates unity.

- Malcolm X -

Contact Greater Duval Neighborhood Association

918 NE 18th Street
Gainesville, Florida 32641

greaterduval@gmail.com

Phone: 352-225-5939

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Partnerships

Community First Community Development Coporation

Making a Difference

Through our Community Development, we have the potential to make a real and positive change in the community. This is one of our key areas of focus here at Greater Duval Neighborhood Association, and a source of much success for our Nonprofit Organization. Pictured above you see our Collaborative partner team that made up our Alachua Habitat for Humanity's Neighborhood Revitalization Committee.

It has now transition to the Community First Community Development Corporation (a DBA of GDNA) ... Get in touch with us today and see how you can lend a helping hand and become a partner of GDNA and join the team.

Contact

clewismiles@alachuahabitat.org)

firstcommunitycdc@gmail.com

Fundraising

Doing What’s Needed

We see every challenge as an opportunity, and creating opportunities can become costly. We are invested in an innovative approach that empowers our community and delivers the support they need, when they need it. Please press our Make Donation button or us CASH APP. $GREATERDUVAL to donate or mail your Donations to 918 NE 18th Street, Gainesville, Fl, 32641.

Education & Outreach

Tackling the Issue

Most of our efforts pertaining to this program involve studying new approaches and developing innovative ways to implement them. We evaluate our success in this field by gathering qualitative and quantitative data, and using that information to measure shifts and changes from our baseline measurements. We provide our youth with great opportunities for success in education, by implementing programs designed to empower students and parents.

Support Services

Tackling the Issue

Greater Duval Neighborhood Association’s Support Services include Adult and Youth Supports, to increase the retention and graduation rates of first generation-low income students and students with disabilities and to assist those parents to become viable prospective homeowners. The Student Support Services staff is dedicated to providing a broad base of quality services which focus on enhancing an interactive, student-centered learning environment within a continuous improvement framework. The Adult Support Services provides referrals for enrollment into a comprehensive academic program and assist in the referral to supports and personal advisement and or social-cultural awareness programs and acquisition of requisite skills to make appropriate career choices as Greater Duval resident and current or future homeowner

News

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Summer Sling 2024 Applications can be Picked up - Call 352-225-5939 Return to - 918 NE 18th Street, Gainesville Fl., 32641 or email to outeastyouth@gmail.com

Summer Sling Application

Out East Youth Tutoring & Support Services start's our "2024 Summer Sling"
Dates: Monday - Friday
Starting: June 17, 2024 - July 27, 2024

Email Out East Youth Tutoring Supports & Services

Meet with our "Seniors On The Move" every week Tuesday -Thursday @ the Clarence R Kelly center 10am to 12:30pm, 1701 NE 8th Avenue Gainesville Fl. You don't want to miss this!! Also if you're a Senior in the Greater Duval Neighborhood, contact use for referrals and assistance with home repair, medical, & insurance connection assistance.

Email Seniors on the Move

Our Leaders

Our dedicated team of experienced professionals are always on the ball, utilizing their unique skills and passion to move the work of our Nonprofit Organization forward. We’re always pushing ourselves to stay ahead of the curve and striving to perfect our programs. Meet some of our incredible leaders below.

Carla Miles

GDNA CEO/Secretary &

Director of Diamonds in the Rough

Carla Miles joined Greater Duval Neighborhood Association with the vision and drive to improve upon our Nonprofit Organization, and focused on developing the organization with experience and integrity.

Ernestine Butler

President

Nurse, Assistant Pastor and Leader of GDNA. Pastor Butler is dedicated to the residents and has a special love for the seniors of Greater Duval.

Shirley McNish

Community Garden Coordinator

With us since our founding, Shirley McNish is one of our veteran team members. Shirley brings years of experience and skills to the forefront in helping our organization grow and succeed.

Executive Director

Andrew L. Miles Sr.
Turning Interest Into Action

Here at Greater Duval Neighborhood Association, we’re committed to investing our expertise and resources in order to further achieve our cause. Since 2013, we’ve been supporting our community members in a variety of ways and measuring our success not by monetary size, but by more qualitative measurements such as the scale and effectiveness of our efforts. Just imagine what we can achieve together!

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