After months of work by volunteers from area civic organizations, churches and businesses, the Alachua Police Department has re-opened the Merrillwood Annex as a home to after school programs.
ALACHUA – The Alachua Police Department (APD) recently announced the re-opening of their Merrillwood Annex. The Annex was closed late last year to undergo a complete renovation of the interior.APD has utilized the building in the Merrillwood Subdivision for approximately nine years. During this time, the building has served as an after school gathering place for the children of the Merrillwood community and the surrounding area.
Many sponsors donated time, hard work, and materials to make the renovations possible. The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe, as well as Lowes of Alachua, Alachua County Housing Authority, Walmart Distribution Center, Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County, Alachua Self Storage and Bethesda Outreach Ministries of Alachua contributed. The remodel includes new tile, kitchen cabinets and sinks, bathroom fixtures, shelving, storage space, new furniture, games/activities and a fresh coat of paint.
“We at the Alachua Police Department and the City of Alachua are excited about the fresh look of the annex and look forward to the many programs that will be offered here for the children in our community,” said APD spokesman Jesse Sandusky.
The use of the structure is being donated to the Police Department by the Alachua County Housing Authority and will primarily serve as a home to the after school program. The Alachua Police Explorers, who also helped with the renovations, will utilize the Annex for meetings and training.
The Alachua Police Department Merrillwood Annex is located at 15305 Merrillwood Drive. For information regarding the Annex and programs that will be offered, contact the Alachua Police Department Crime Prevention Unit at 386-462-1396.
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After months of work by volunteers from area civic organizations, churches and businesses, the Alachua Police Department has re-opened the Merrillwood Annex as a home to after school programs.
ALACHUA – The Alachua Police Department (APD) recently announced the re-opening of their Merrillwood Annex. The Annex was closed late last year to undergo a complete renovation of the interior.APD has utilized the building in the Merrillwood Subdivision for approximately nine years. During this time, the building has served as an after school gathering place for the children of the Merrillwood community and the surrounding area.
Many sponsors donated time, hard work, and materials to make the renovations possible. The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe, as well as Lowes of Alachua, Alachua County Housing Authority, Walmart Distribution Center, Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County, Alachua Self Storage and Bethesda Outreach Ministries of Alachua contributed. The remodel includes new tile, kitchen cabinets and sinks, bathroom fixtures, shelving, storage space, new furniture, games/activities and a fresh coat of paint.
“We at the Alachua Police Department and the City of Alachua are excited about the fresh look of the annex and look forward to the many programs that will be offered here for the children in our community,” said APD spokesman Jesse Sandusky.
The use of the structure is being donated to the Police Department by the Alachua County Housing Authority and will primarily serve as a home to the after school program. The Alachua Police Explorers, who also helped with the renovations, will utilize the Annex for meetings and training.
The Alachua Police Department Merrillwood Annex is located at 15305 Merrillwood Drive. For information regarding the Annex and programs that will be offered, contact the Alachua Police Department Crime Prevention Unit at 386-462-1396.
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