Members Bring Clubhouse to Life
It’s another busy Friday at the Gainesville Opportunity Center! Our Members are hard at work getting ready for the weekend, and there’s a lot happening around the Clubhouse. From cooking…
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…
Scott vs The Towering Tomatoes
Scott vs. The Towering Tomatoes Our garden has taken on a life of its own! The tomato vines are currently towering well over GOC member Scott’s head, and the sheer…
Help Our Garden Program Grow Strong
We have a growing problem at the Gainesville Opportunity Center! Our garden is doing so well that our tomato plants have officially grown out of control. They are getting so…
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…
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…
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.…