Gianna’s Place Featured in Local News Ahead of Celebrity Bingo Night
Gianna’s Place is in the news — and we are so grateful for the opportunity to share our mission with the Gainesville community.
This week, Gianna’s Place was featured by WCJB TV20, Mainstreet Daily News, and The Ilene Silverman Show as we prepare for our upcoming Celebrity Bingo Night fundraiser on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
These features are helping us spread the word not only about a fun community event, but also about the deeper mission behind it: providing free housing, meals, practical support, and encouragement for college students facing unplanned pregnancies so they can continue their education.
WCJB TV20 Highlights Celebrity Bingo Night
WCJB TV20 recently featured Gianna’s Place and our upcoming Celebrity Bingo Night. The story shared that the event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at 5701 Venue and will include celebrity guest hosts, including TV20’s Kristin Chase. WCJB also noted that tickets are $75 and include food, beverages, and two bingo cards. Proceeds from the evening will support Gianna’s Place and help provide resources for student moms.
We are especially thankful to WCJB for helping us reach more people in North Central Florida. Media coverage like this makes a real difference because it helps students, families, donors, volunteers, and community partners learn that Gianna’s Place is here.
https://www.wcjb.com/2026/06/26/giannas-place-gainesville-hosting-celebrity-bingo-night
Mainstreet Daily News Shares the Heart Behind the Event
We were also grateful to be featured by Mainstreet Daily News, which shared more about the purpose of Celebrity Bingo Night and the mission of Gianna’s Place.
Their article described the event as an evening of food, prizes, fellowship, and community support. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by bingo at 7 p.m. at 5701 Venue, 5701 NW 34th Blvd. in Gainesville. Food will be provided by Texas Roadhouse, and guests will have the chance to win dozens of prizes donated by local businesses and supporters.
Mainstreet Daily News also shared that proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Gianna’s Place, a Gainesville nonprofit that provides housing, support, and practical resources for students experiencing unplanned pregnancies. Their article helped highlight why this mission matters so much: many students are trying to balance school, finances, housing, medical needs, family conversations, and uncertainty about the future all at once.
At Gianna’s Place, we want students to know they do not have to face those questions alone.
Read the Main Street Daily News article
Watch Our Feature on The Ilene Silverman Show
In addition to the recent news articles, Gianna’s Place was also featured on The Ilene Silverman Show. This video gives viewers another opportunity to learn more about who we are, what we do, and why our mission is so important for students in the Gainesville community.
We are grateful to Ilene Silverman for giving Gianna’s Place a platform to share our heart for student moms and invite the community to be part of this work.
Why This Coverage Matters
For Gianna’s Place, local media coverage is about much more than publicity. It helps students know that help is available.
A student facing an unplanned pregnancy may be wondering where she can live, how she can stay in school, how she will afford food, whether she has support, and what her next step should be. Gianna’s Place exists to offer stability, encouragement, and practical help during that vulnerable time.
We provide free housing and meals to college students facing unplanned pregnancies so they can continue their education and move forward with hope.
The more people who know about Gianna’s Place, the more likely it is that a student in need will hear about us at the right moment.
A Night of Fun with a Purpose
Celebrity Bingo Night is designed to bring the Gainesville community together for a joyful evening in support of a meaningful cause.
Guests will enjoy food, drinks, bingo, fellowship, celebrity callers, and the chance to win incredible prizes donated by generous local businesses and supporters. Mainstreet Daily News noted that prizes include Gator-themed merchandise, jewelry, golf outings, tennis lessons, massage packages, restaurant gift cards, escape room experiences, coffee gifts, holiday baskets, football prizes, and more.
We are also deeply grateful to our title sponsor, Merrill Lynch Davis, Westerburg & Associates, and to the many local businesses, families, and friends who have donated prizes, time, and support to make this event possible.
We Have Rooms Available
One of the most important things shared through this recent coverage is that Gianna’s Place currently has rooms available for students in need of housing and support.
If you are a student facing an unplanned pregnancy, or if you know someone who may need support, please reach out. Gianna’s Place is here to provide a safe, supportive home environment where students can continue their education while receiving practical help and community care.
Thank You, Gainesville
We are incredibly thankful to WCJB TV20, Mainstreet Daily News, and The Ilene Silverman Show for helping us share our mission with the Gainesville community.
We are also thankful for every sponsor, volunteer, donor, prize contributor, ticket buyer, and friend who is helping make Celebrity Bingo Night possible. Every ticket purchased, every volunteer hour given, every donated prize, and every shared news story helps us reach more students and provide more support.
Join Us for Celebrity Bingo Night
Celebrity Bingo Night
Saturday, June 27, 2026
6:00–9:00 p.m.
5701 Venue
5701 NW 34th Blvd., Gainesville, FL
Tickets: $75
Includes food, beverages, and two bingo cards.
Tickets and event information are available at:
Come enjoy a fun night out, win amazing prizes, and help Gianna’s Place continue supporting student moms in Gainesville.