New Eagle Scout Raises Money for GOC
Huge congratulations to Connor Hogan on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout! For his final project to reach this milestone, Connor completed his fundraising merit badge and chose the GOC…
GOC is Official Charity Partner of The Good Pour
We are thrilled to announce that the Gainesville Opportunity Center is now an official charity partner of The Good Pour Join us on Wednesday, June 3rd, as the Rotary Club…
Honoring Veterans for Memorial Day
Leading into Memorial Day, Members of the Gainesville Opportunity Center (GOC) joined forces with the Rotary Club of Downtown Gainesville at the historic Evergreen Cemetery. Together, they worked side-by-side to…
Wonderful Donations from Alachua County Master Gardeners
Great Garden News! What a wonderful plant donation from our amazing friends at UF IFAS Extension Alachua County Master Gardeners! A massive thank you to everyone who pitched in, including…
Rotary Club of Greater Gainesville Gives to GOC
The Rotary Club of Greater Gainesville was honored to present a President’s Fund donation of $1500 to the Gainesville Opportunity Center in recognition of the incredible impact they make in…
Jason Returns to the Workforce
Jason is officially back in the workforce, putting in over 40 hours a week at Alachua County Animal Services! This is a massive milestone, as Jason is returning to full-time…
Carrying the Flame of Hope
We were so proud to see GOC member Ella carrying the flag during the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Florida! Representing the GOC, Ella joined local law enforcement…
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…
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…
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…