Frequently Asked Questions

How is the local Alachua Circle of Change organization related to Challenge Day?: The local Alachua Circle of Change organization is a group of local volunteers (citizens, parents, teachers, school administrators and concerned adults) who support having Challenge Day events in Alachua County and who volunteer their time and effort to bring the events to Alachua County. The national Challenge Day organization is a separate group. For more information on the national Challenge Day organization, visit www.ChallengeDay.org.
How does someone contribute to this cause?: Checks should be made payable to Challenge Day. Challenge Day is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, and contributions qualify for deduction for income tax purposes. Checks should be mailed locally to:

Alachua Circle of Change
1110 NE 3rd Street
Gainesville, FL 32601
How does Challenge Day keep track of money that's contributed?: The local Alachua Circle of Change organization deposits checks made payable to Challenge Day directly to a Challenge Day account. The national Challenge Day organization records all these deposits and credits them to Alachua County. 100% of the funds raised in Alachua County go directly to fund Challenge Day events in Alachua County. The national Challenge Day organization pays its administrative expenses from other funds it raises directly.
Does the local organization have any paid employees?: No. The Alachua Circle of Change is made up of local citizens who volunteer their time to the organization. We have no employees or paid administrative staff.