Welcoming Newest Board Member Bree Guiterman
We are thrilled welcome Bree Guiterman as our newest Board Member! We deeply appreciate all the support she has given us over the years. She is definitely not a stranger…
Thank You Reid for 8 Years of Service
Thank you, Reid for your 8 years of service on the GOC Board of Directors. Due to term limits in our Bylaws, Reid will be stepping down from the GOC…
Hard at Work on GOC’s Historical Timeline
GOC Board Members Emeritus Trish Sokol and Jody Irving, along with GOC Member Kayla, are hard at work piecing together a historical timeline of the Gainesville Opportunity Center. It turns…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Amazing Organizations at Fall Festival
A huge thank you to all the amazing organizations who set up information tables at our Fall Festival! Your presence brought resources, support, and connection to our Members and guests—and…