Creating Learning Opportunities
We enjoyed meeting with Dr. Nigel Newbutt from the UF Center for Advanced Learning Technologies to explore ways to create new learning opportunities for our Members. His work with autism…
Building Hope and Connection
We were glad to welcome to the GOC today, Kiyana Nelson from Hope Florida, a program spearheaded by Casey DeSantis. Hope Florida connects people with community partners and resources that…
Partnering with Elder Options
As part of our outreach campaign to grow our Membership, we were thrilled to welcome Lisa Kanarek from Elder Options to the GOC! Mental illness doesn’t discriminate—it can affect people…
Partnership with St. Francis House
As part of our outreach campaign, we were honored to welcome Robert Atwood, Board Chair of St. Francis House, to the Gainesville Opportunity Center. St. Francis helps people find safe…
Helping People Live Meaningful Lives
We were honored to welcome our friends from the Center for Independent Living today—Amy Feutz, Sada Ahmed, and Lauren Singleton. Their organization serves many of the same individuals we do,…
Welcoming Leslie Wooten From Rotary
We were honored to welcome Leslie Wooten, Service Chair of the Rotary Club of Downtown Gainesville. She saw right away that the GOC lives out many of the same values…
Working with EmployU
We’re working with Tony and Candace from EmployU, and now we’re looking to grow that partnership even more! We know that people need all kinds of support on their journey…
Collaborating with Ora Clubhouse
We had the pleasure of meeting with Jeannese Castro, Executive Director, and Tia Orensen, Generalist, from Ora Clubhouse. We welcomed them to the GOC and shared ideas about how we…
Partnering With Other Nonprofits
We were glad to welcome Sarah Spyre, Recovery Peer Specialist, and Melissa Rea, Executive Director, of the Nehemiah Project for a visit to the GOC. The Nehemiah Project is an…
Promoting Recovery and Reintegration
We were glad to welcome Milena Castro-Pochet and Zayna Vincent from the OPUS, part of Alachua County Court Services for Mental Health. It was a great opportunity to share how…