Valerie Turning a New Page at the Animal Shelter
Valerie’s journey began six years ago in Transitional Employment (TE) with GOC support. Over the years, she has worked a variety of jobs, with the GOC by her side every…
New Face in the Media Unit
Meet Louis, one of the newest faces in the GOC Media Unit! Louis hit the ground running during our work day, putting his computer skills to immediate use. If you…
New Tools for Culinary Program
We had a special visit from Mary Anne Pinner, who dropped off some essential tools for our culinary program: two Instant Pots and a Ninja blender food processor. Every year,…
Help Our Garden Program Grow Strong
We have a growing problem at the Gainesville Opportunity Center! Our garden is doing so well that our tomato plants have officially grown out of control. They are getting so…
Employment is a Powerful Step
The Gainesville Opportunity Center had the opportunity to support our Members by attending a local job fair, and what a meaningful experience it was! At GOC, we believe that employment…
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…
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…
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…
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…