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…
Introducing UF Health Patients to GOC
On Fridays, GOC staff and Members are present at UF Health Psychiatry – Springhill for ‘office sits.’ We’re grateful for the opportunity to work alongside resident and attending doctors to…
Bike Day 2026 is Almost Here!
Save the Date! GOC Bike Day 2026 is almost here! Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 11th! Join us at First Magnitude Brewing Company for a day of cycling, community,…
TE Program: Job Opportunities with Real Support
The Gainesville Opportunity Center Transitional Employment (TE) Program creates real job opportunities with real support. TE provides temporary, part-time positions that help Members build work stamina, confidence, and skills while…
Out in Full Force with Meridian
The GOC crew was out in full force this weekend for the Miles for Meridian 5k! For us, Meridian isn’t just a partner—they are the clinical backbone that allows our…
Bike Day 2026
Our next upcoming signature event is Bike Day which is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026 at the First Magnitude Brewery, 1220 SE Veitch St, Gainesville, FL 32601. If you…
Comm. Wheeler Supports Member Employment
The GOC is dedicated to finding and supporting people whose lives have been interrupted by mental illness. The path back isn’t always easy. We were honored to welcome Commissioner Marihelen…
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…