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Celebrating, Elevating and Empowering
Greater Gainesville's International Community

Upcoming Events

  • Gainesville Language Exchange (GLX)
    Gainesville Language Exchange (GLX)
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Sep 19
    How Bazar
    Sep 19, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    How Bazar, 60 SW 2nd St, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    Sep 19, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    How Bazar, 60 SW 2nd St, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    Join us for the reboot of the GLX. Come ready to converse with old friends and new in languages from around the world. Beginner to fluent, all are welcome! 21+ only after 10
  • Welcoming Week International Festival
    Welcoming Week International Festival
    Sun, Sep 22
    Bo Diddley Plaza
    Sep 22, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    Sep 22, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601, USA
    Building Belonging, a public celebration of our own immigrant communities.
  • Community ID Drive
    Community ID Drive
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Oct 16
    Westminster Presbyterian Church
    Oct 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1521 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA
    Oct 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1521 NW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA
    Come get you local community ID card! ¡Ven a buscar tu tarjeta de identificación de la comunidad local!
  • 20th Annual Latino Film Festival
    20th Annual Latino Film Festival
    Running 9/12-9/29
    Location is TBD
    Running 9/12-9/29
    Location is TBD
    Running 9/12-9/29
    Location is TBD
    Running from September 12-19, this Gainesville tradition will feature 10 Spanish-language movies, music, food and fun for the whole family! All events are free and open to the public.

Our Story

Check out the WUFT Profile of GGIC from their Greater Good Series

Our Vision

The Greater Gainesville International Center will lead the effort to become a model global city by practicing innovative approaches to how we include our international neighbors and organizations in building community. We will facilitate meaningful connections between people and organizations, including educational outreach and exchange, economic development, and cultural exchange. We will provide direct services to our international community to ensure that we are a welcoming and affirming place to live, work and play.

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Our Mission

The Greater Gainesville International Center will celebrate and elevate our diverse international community by serving as a hub between cultural, economic, educational and governmental partners to unlock the full potential of our unique global city.

Our Values

The Greater Gainesville International Center will be a sustainable, collaborative, inclusive and affirming organization that serves the unique people and cultures that make us a community.

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Connecting community through culture, education, economic empowerment and direct services.

Community Partners

Please support our wonderful community partners who support our international community!

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