Altrusa is an international non-profit organization making our local communities better through leadership, partnership, and service.
Our club offers an opportunity to make a real difference in the greater Gainesville, Florida area. We undertake a variety of service, literacy, fundraising and international projects each year.
We are seeking new volunteers to join our organization and make a difference. Our members are from varying occupations and lifestyles, all sharing an interest in community service and enjoying the friendship, fun and satisfaction that comes from working together for the benefit of others.
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WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR ENERGETIC, SERVICE-MINDED PEOPLE TO JOIN ALTRUSA.
Contact our Club President to arrange a no-obligation visit.
Meeting Information
Second and fourth Thursday of each month at noon. Meetings are currently held in hybrid format - ZOOM and in person
Altrusa House of Gainesville, partnered with Easter Seals Florida, is a place where people with health problems can come to make new friends and remain active. Altrusa House is considered our signature project. Fundraising for the Altrusa House of Gainesville started with Altrusa International of Gainesville over an eight-year planning period. Thanks to Altrusa International, the City of Gainesville, and the Gainesville community, Altrusa House of Gainesville was able to raise more than $400,000 and acquire the land required to build the facility. Altrusa House of Gainesville opened in October 1998, built upon the land donated by the City of Gainesville, alongside Greentree Park. Altrusa International of Gainesville and the Gainesville community continue to provide support for member sponsorship, volunteers, equipment, and specialized support. Altrusa House is a licensed adult day health care program that provides a safe and stimulating environment for adults with disabilities or special needs.
Literacy
Altrusa International of Gainesville is working on several projects this year. We are collecting books for women at the Alachua County jail, as well as children's books for the 'Read to me' program at the jail. Our big project this year will be a Human Books Project that will take place in January.
The date for Trading Closets has been set for October 22-23, 2021. The event will be at the Gainesville Woman's Club. 'Trading Closets' can be considered the signature fundraiser of the Gainesville Club. It is defined as an 'upscale resale' event. Donations of women's clothing are collected for several months and then the sale is held. Guests return year after year to look for wonderful bargains. Friday night is a ticketed event. The Friday night event will have a silent auction. Proceeds from the event support Altrusa House as well as other community projects. Unsold clothing is distributed to local agencies such as Peaceful paths, a shelter for victims of domestic abuse; Tacachale, a residential community for those with mental disabilities. Evening wear is donated to local high schools for Prom wear. The University of Florida interview closet receives women's professional business outfits.
We've gone Nuts! Come celebrate National Pistachio Day at our Yard Sale on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Proceeds from the yard sale benefit programs such as Displaced Homemakers at Santa Fe College and Her House of Hope among other local programs.
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Gainesville, Florida
Altrusa International of Gainesville, FL, Inc.
Altrusa is an international non-profit organization making our local communities better through leadership, partnership, and service.
Our club offers an opportunity to make a real difference in the greater Gainesville, Florida area. We undertake a variety of service, literacy, fundraising and international projects each year.
We are seeking new volunteers to join our organization and make a difference. Our members are from varying occupations and lifestyles, all sharing an interest in community service and enjoying the friendship, fun and satisfaction that comes from working together for the benefit of others.
Flower Divider
WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR ENERGETIC, SERVICE-MINDED PEOPLE TO JOIN ALTRUSA.
Contact our Club President to arrange a no-obligation visit.
Meeting Information
Second and fourth Thursday of each month at noon. Meetings are currently held in hybrid format - ZOOM and in person
Club President
altrusaofgainesville@gmail.com
Flower Divider
Club Board
Dee Dugger
President
Carolyn Harrell, Director
1st Vice President
Janice Hunziker
2nd Vice President
Karen Wishart
Treasurer
Linda Mealia
Secretary
Cherise Bartley
Director
Laura Gunter
Immediate Past President
Rosie Connolly
Director
Becky Munden
Director
Donna Johnson
Parliamentarian
Our Projects
Hands-on Service
Altrusa House of Gainesville, partnered with Easter Seals Florida, is a place where people with health problems can come to make new friends and remain active. Altrusa House is considered our signature project. Fundraising for the Altrusa House of Gainesville started with Altrusa International of Gainesville over an eight-year planning period. Thanks to Altrusa International, the City of Gainesville, and the Gainesville community, Altrusa House of Gainesville was able to raise more than $400,000 and acquire the land required to build the facility. Altrusa House of Gainesville opened in October 1998, built upon the land donated by the City of Gainesville, alongside Greentree Park. Altrusa International of Gainesville and the Gainesville community continue to provide support for member sponsorship, volunteers, equipment, and specialized support. Altrusa House is a licensed adult day health care program that provides a safe and stimulating environment for adults with disabilities or special needs.
Literacy
Altrusa International of Gainesville is working on several projects this year. We are collecting books for women at the Alachua County jail, as well as children's books for the 'Read to me' program at the jail. Our big project this year will be a Human Books Project that will take place in January.
Trading Closets
The date for Trading Closets has been set for October 22-23, 2021. The event will be at the Gainesville Woman's Club. 'Trading Closets' can be considered the signature fundraiser of the Gainesville Club. It is defined as an 'upscale resale' event. Donations of women's clothing are collected for several months and then the sale is held. Guests return year after year to look for wonderful bargains. Friday night is a ticketed event. The Friday night event will have a silent auction. Proceeds from the event support Altrusa House as well as other community projects. Unsold clothing is distributed to local agencies such as Peaceful paths, a shelter for victims of domestic abuse; Tacachale, a residential community for those with mental disabilities. Evening wear is donated to local high schools for Prom wear. The University of Florida interview closet receives women's professional business outfits.
Learn MoreYard Sale
We've gone Nuts! Come celebrate National Pistachio Day at our Yard Sale on Saturday, February 26, 2022. Proceeds from the yard sale benefit programs such as Displaced Homemakers at Santa Fe College and Her House of Hope among other local programs.