Protecting Our Plants from the Cold
With Gainesville temperatures heading into the low twenties this weekend, our garden needs extra protection—and Scott, Akeem, and David are on it! Our garden is the heart of our meal…
Kyana is a Leader in Kitchen and Garden
Meet Kyana! Whether she’s harvesting fresh lettuce from our garden or leading the way in the kitchen, her hard work and passion are what make the GOC lunch program so…
Protecting Plants from Cold Weather
The GOC is important to our Members. That’s why they take the time to care for our operations. With a freeze coming tonight, Members covered our citrus plants. Our Garden…
Growing Own Ingredients for Tasty Lunch
There is nothing quite like the taste of a meal made with ingredients you grew yourself! Our lunch program harvested Napa cabbage and thyme directly from the GOC garden to…
Harvesting For Healthy Meals
Did you know the GOC has its very own vegetable garden? Our Members work together to plant, nurture, and harvest fresh produce right here on-site. From leafy greens to seasonal…
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…
A Clubhouse Is Like Home
There is no place like home. Unless you are at a Clubhouse. A common thing people say when they step in the doors of any Clubhouse anywhere is that it…
Recovery Through Work at the GOC
Employment is a gateway to independence. That is why the GOC follows a recover through work model where our Members are encouraged to complete important tasks at their own pace.…
Clubhouse Receives Another Award
Yet another award. Our “Clubhouse” model earned the Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health. It recognizes contributions that make a lasting impact improving the lives of those living with mental…
Friday Fun at GOC
Working together can be fun and helpful.