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…
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…