Protecting Plants from Cold Weather
The GOC is important to our Members. That’s why they take the time to care for our operations. With a freeze coming tonight, Members covered our citrus plants. Our Garden…
Growing Own Ingredients for Tasty Lunch
There is nothing quite like the taste of a meal made with ingredients you grew yourself! Our lunch program harvested Napa cabbage and thyme directly from the GOC garden to…
Showing GOC’s Impact to Santa Fe College
We are continuing to spread awareness and work more closely with important community partners. Today, Naeema Britton, Director of Counseling and Wellness at Santa Fe College, visited the GOC. She…
Bringing Heart and Purpose to Behavioral Health
We are deeply proud and humbled to be recognized by Meridian Healthcare with the prestigious Heart, Life, Community Award! This award recognizes difference makers who bring heart and purpose to…
Harvesting For Healthy Meals
Did you know the GOC has its very own vegetable garden? Our Members work together to plant, nurture, and harvest fresh produce right here on-site. From leafy greens to seasonal…
Your Gift Empowers Our Mission
Thank you Nancy Ryan, for your generous year end gift! For those wishing to make a tax-exempt donation for 2025, you still have time! Your gift empowers our mission to…
Truly Part of Our Community
The GOC is truly part of our community. We attended the ribbon cuttings for two important businesses. We met with Chamber Diplomats and other business owners in order to strengthen…
Warm and Welcoming Member Breakfast
This morning, our GOC community came together for a warm and welcoming Member Breakfast! From delicious food to great conversations, it was the perfect way to start the day. Moments…
Thankful for a Strong Community
This Thanksgiving, we are thankful for what we have: a strong community, a place to belong, and each other. Our Members and staff collaborated to plan every detail of our…
Garden Planning with UF IFAS
We are thrilled to welcome our guests UF IFAS Extension Alachua County Master Gardeners, Cynthia Nazario-Leary and Mark McGann! They will be helping us come up with a plan for…