Halloween 2026 at the GOC
Halloween was full of fun at the GOC! We celebrated with a pumpkin-carving social, costumes, candy, treats, and plenty of spooky decorations. Members and staff also helped decorate the Clubhouse…
Fall Festival 2026
What a wonderful day! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Fall Festival and helped make it such a success. We were proud to welcome Members, families,…
Working Together To Paint a GOC Mural
We want GOC to be a place where people feel welcome, valued, and connected. From the smiles of Members greeting visitors at our front door to the friendships built through…
Fall Festival Silent Auction
Our Fall Festival Silent Auction is OPEN! Bid on beautiful baskets donated by our generous local partners, and every dollar supports the Gainesville Opportunity Center, where adults living with mental…
Cade Museum Raffle Basket
A Big Thank You to the Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention! The Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention has generously donated a wonderful Fall Festival raffle basket featuring a…
Hartley Press Sponsorship
Thank you to Courtney from Hartley Press for sponsoring our 2026 GOC Fall Festival! We connected with Courtney through the Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce, a wonderful place to build…
Partnership with Southern Legal Counsel
We were pleased to welcome Deborah Gowen and Patrick Dodds of Southern Legal Counsel to the Gainesville Opportunity Center to explore opportunities for partnership. One important topic was GOC’s Transitional…
Bowie Pizza Social Tuesday
Our weekly Tuesday Social is about much more than sharing a meal. Under the Clubhouse model, social activities give Members opportunities to build friendships, strengthen connections, and enjoy being part…
Donation from Bragging Rights Amusements
Our friends at Bragging Rights Amusements in Gainesville donated four Unlimited Free Play Passes, valued at $106, for our Fall Festival raffle! The winners will get a day of unlimited…
GOC Recipe: Carrot Soup
GOC Recipe!!!!! Carrot Soup. At GOC, making food from scratch is about more than a good lunch. Members work side by side to learn new skills, build confidence, make decisions,…