GAINESVILLE, Fla. – GRACE Marketplace has appointed Mark Bonner as Interim Chief Executive Officer. Bonner, who most recently served as Director of Facilities & Purchasing, will serve as Interim CEO, effective immediately. 

Mark Bonner, who joined GRACE in 2022, brings years of experience in homeless services. He began his work at GRACE as an Operations Advocate, working directly with the guests that GRACE serves. He later became the Director of Facilities & Purchasing, playing an essential role in maintaining the GRACE Campus and ensuring guests have a space suitable for their needs as they work to get back into housing. 

“We are confident that Mark will be a strong leader for our organization through this transitional period,” Julianne Raymond Flinchum, Board Chair of GRACE Marketplace, said. 

GRACE Marketplace remains focused on its mission to end homelessness and provide support services to the most vulnerable members of our community. The Board of Directors will undertake a comprehensive search for GRACE's next CEO, ensuring the organization continues to thrive and meet the growing needs of the Gainesville community.

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GRACE is a one-stop assistance center and low-barrier emergency shelter for people without housing in Gainesville and Alachua County, Florida. Since 2014, GRACE has been at the forefront of innovative housing solutions, community partnerships, and advocacy efforts that drive impactful change. The agency provides a wide range of services, including emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, housing-focused street outreach, free meals, and more to people without housing. 

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