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About FRIENDS... 

Founded in 1901 under a bush habor in Gadsden County, Florida.  Playing a very important  part in the education of Gadsden County farm  community the Friendship school house is know as one of the best  educational facility in the south. This rich tradition continued until  the present day school system was put in place. 

The 1.16 acres property is located just west of the City of  Quincy. Friendship community was once a striding  community of farm workers living in rented farm houses surrounding the  Church/School. 

The historical cemetery was a burial ground for black soldiers during the Korean and  Viet Nam war. Many graves are unmarked and the site is  presently used by the Church to provide a special resting place for its  members. 

In 2002 the trustees purchased 25 acres North of the Church with the vision of a new sanctuary and  Life Center. The  Life Center will house a daycare and other social  services to improve the community. A Residential community is also  planned for the property. 

The Friendship  Resource in Education and Neighborhood Development Services, Inc.  (FRIENDS, Inc) a Community Development Cooperation (CDC) was established  in 2002 to serve the blighted citizens by providing affordable housing. 

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