Empowered2Develop Center, Inc.

12/01/2025

This , invest in your future. TMCF scholarships provide the financial boost and opportunities you need to thrive. We're committed to your success. Ready to apply? Click here: https://tmcf.org/scholarships/open-scholarships/

11/23/2025

Your journey to The House starts now. 🙆🏽‍♂️

From November 21 through November 30, students can submit their applications to Morehouse at no cost. This is your moment to take the first step toward joining the nation’s only historically Black liberal arts college dedicated to educating and developing men of distinction.

Start your application at morehouse.edu/apply.

11/11/2025

🥕 November 2025 Free Food Distributions

Distributions are drive-thru with walk-up accommodations — no ID required.

📅 11/21: Chiefland @ Chiefland Methodist Church
📅 11/22: Gainesville @ County Building

For more details, check the Harvest Helpings list. 💚

10/08/2024

10/8/2024 UPDATE - FORM CLOSED AT 1:04PM (EST)

🚨 Disaster Relief Assistance Available 🚨

In response to Hurricane Helene, Central Florida Community Action Agency, Inc. (CFCAA) is offering limited disaster relief assistance to eligible households. All assistance must be energy-related and connected to disaster-related expenses incurred during the declared disaster event.

💡 Power reconnection, temporary housing, generators, and more!
📍 Must reside in Alachua, Levy, or Marion counties.
🔗 Apply now at www.cfcaa.org

Act fast—funds are limited! ⚡

03/08/2024

Sign your children up for 2 free games of bowling all summer long.

01/09/2024

The 2024-2025 VPK Program Application for the Alachua County Public Schools is now open. Don't delay....Apply Today! www.tinyurl.com/ACPS-VPK

07/28/2023

03/26/2023

"Paving the way for a more peaceful community for our youth."

-Pastor Karl "The Rev" Anderson
President and Founder of PAVE
(People Against Violence Enterprises, Inc.)

02/11/2023

was born in Virginia in 1865. By the 1890s, Brooks was living in Newark, New Jersey, working as a porter for the Pullman Palace Car Company. The first street sweeper was invented in 1849, then another one with brushes was invented in 1868. Brooks’ version improved the self-propelled front-brush sweeper. In addition, he introduced the “receiving pan” that collected the swept dirt and deposited it in the back of the sweeper. His was filed for his invention on April 29, 1895, and approved on March 17, 1896. Brooks received financial backing from two investors, and in February 1896, the Pennsylvania state government gave him a $100,000 order for street cleaners. Learn more at https://www.yocumblackhistory.org/

12/20/2022