Media Release

Foster Grandparent Program 2016 Rock-a-thon

Monday, May 2, 2016 1:30 PM

​ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - The public is invited to join the Alachua County Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) Advisory Council for its 20th annual Rock-a-thon, on Friday, May 6, 2016.  The event takes place on the front porch of the Cracker Barrel restaurant (4001 S.W. 43rd Street, just West of I-75 on Archer Road), from 9 a.m. until noon.

FGP members and local celebrities will keep rocking chairs in motion to raise money and public awareness of the program.

The Rock-a-thon is a fundraising event. Donations are made on behalf of the rockers with all proceeds going to FGP to support training and recognition events.

The FGP provides volunteer opportunities for seniors 55 years of age and older to work one-on-one with children, especially in Head Start classes, elementary schools, and after school programs throughout  Alachua County.

Click to visit the Foster Grandparent Program website.

For more information, contact the Foster Grandparent Program at 352-264-6757 or 352-264-6751.

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Contact

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in order to participate in a County program, service or public meeting, please contact the Alachua County Equal Opportunity Office at 352-374-5275 at least 2 business days prior to the event. TTY users please call 711 (Florida Relay Service).

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