Tech Support from Our Members
When our computer broke, who are the first people we turn to for help? Our Members! Windows completely corrupted and we were in for an expensive repair. Thankfully, Daniel and…
Round Up for GOC at SquareHouse Pizza
Delicious news! SquareHouse Pizza has officially chosen the GOC as their Round Up for Charity partner for April through June 2026! When you grab a slice or a pie at…
An Incredible Day at the Gainesville Cycling Festival
What an incredible day at the Gainesville Cycling Festival! We are so grateful to the Gainesville Cycling Club for allowing us to set up a table and chat with everyone…
We’re Missing An Amazing Member
We’re missing one of our amazing Members, James at the GOC! While he’s been out sick and focusing on recovery, our Members and Staff came together to pay him a…
A Place Where Every Person is Wanted
The Gainesville Opportunity Center is a place where every person is wanted and every talent is needed. Here, everyone finds a chance to show their unique strengths and contribute at…
Giving Back to Rotary at Wild Game Feast
At the Gainesville Opportunity Center, a major goal of our program is to help Members re-join the community and break isolation. This weekend, we did exactly that by giving back…
Helping Prepare for 41st Annual Wild Game Feast
GOC Staff and Members spent the day volunteering with the Rotary Foundation of Gainesville to help prepare for their upcoming 41st Annual Wild Game Feast. As a past beneficiary of…
Building Employment Partnership with City
GOC representatives Brett Buell, Scott Hesch, and Rose Ann Walker recently met with City of Gainesville leadership—including City Manager Andrew Persons, HR Director Laura Graetz, and Senior Assistant City Attorney…
Working Together at Front Desk Truly Matters
Valerie and Aaron are working together at the reception desk! At the GOC, our work day is powered by our Members. The tasks they perform at the front desk—from managing…
Members Come Together to Help One Another
At the Gainesville Opportunity Center, some of the most inspiring moments happen when Members come together to help one another. Recently, our Member David, GOC’s lead technical support, stepped in…