Advocating for Equity. Empowering Homeownership. Building a Better Gainesville.

This project is a collaborative effort rooted in truth, justice, and community uplift. Together, we are working to expose long-standing housing inequities and connect residents with the tools, support, and protection they deserve—whether they’re buying, renting, or holding on to generational property.

🤝 The Partners

Vincent Hampton

Realtor, Community Advocate, Founder of Elevate Group @ Zori Realty

Vincent is a Gainesville native and local real estate professional deeply committed to housing justice. Through Zori Realty and Elevate Group, he serves first-time homebuyers, renters, and sellers with honesty, transparency, and advocacy at the core.

He is also the founder of Borrow, a peer-to-peer rental platform promoting economic equity, and a board member of multiple nonprofits advancing youth literacy, education, and fair housing in North Central Florida.

Vincent brings not only real estate expertise, but a lived commitment to protecting community wealth, uplifting Black homeownership, and holding institutions accountable.

James Lawrence

Educator, Youth Mentor, and Cultural Preservationist

James is a passionate educator and longtime community leader focused on empowering youth and preserving local history. He’s known for combining creative storytelling, mentorship, and social justice work to support young people and fight generational poverty.

James’s commitment to truth-telling—especially around Gainesville’s erased or distorted histories—brings critical perspective and grassroots authenticity to the work. He plays a key role in bridging past and present, helping ensure that our housing justice efforts are grounded in historical context and cultural preservation.

GNV4ALL (Gainesville For All)

A grassroots movement for equity in education, housing, health, and income

GNV4ALL is a community-led initiative dedicated to addressing systemic inequality in Gainesville and Alachua County. The organization brings together residents, advocates, educators, and changemakers to develop actionable solutions around:

• Affordable housing

• Quality education

• Health equity

• Economic opportunity

Through its Housing Action Team, GNV4ALL works to hold local institutions accountable, support inclusive development, and champion policies that prioritize people over profit.

🎯 Our Shared Mission

Together, we are building a future where:

• Every renter is protected from exploitation

• Every homebuyer has access to real, trusted support

• Every homeowner, especially in historically Black neighborhoods, has the tools to preserve and grow generational wealth

• And Gainesville’s history is told honestly, with room for healing and transformation

Want to connect with us? Reach out here or follow our journey on social media.
Let’s move forward, together, and on purpose.