In 1995, the Reichert House was a structure that housed a prize program of the City of Gainesville ’s Police Department and the Black on Black Crime Task Force. However, the building that housed this program was in dire need of rehabilitation. The original home of the Reichert family was built in the 1940’s. Overall, the structure needed repair and an addition to accommodate the growing youth population that wished to be members of the Reichert House program.

The Builders’ Association of North Central Florida (BANCF) stepped in and assisted in upgrading the building with new floors, additional air-conditioning, a basketball court, electrical enhancements, plumbing repairs, and a host of other things. This effort enabled countless youth to take advantage of the Reichert House program.

The Reichert House population continued to grow and eventually exceeded the space available within that building. In 2005, a decade later, the Builders’ Association of North Central Florida stepped in once again and played a critical role in the creation of a new facility. BANCF assisted with raising funds for construction and provided materials needed for the creation of the new Reichert House facility--to the tune of about $367,000 in cash, goods and services.

If it were not for the support and efforts of the Builders’ Association of North Central Florida, the new Reichert House and the many programs offered at this facility would not be possible.