Kitchen Construction Started
Something look a little different today? There is a hole right where our kitchen is supposed to be. Why? Our friends at Rotary Club of Gainesville Foundation, Inc. Rotary Club…
Looking Forward to the GOC’s New Kitchen
It was great to have David Gracy of the Gainesville Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of Gainesville Foundation, Inc.. Our kitchen remodel that Rotary is paying for will start…
Strong Partnership Employs Our Members
Gator Dining on University of Florida campus feeds thousands of people every day. Did you know that GOC Members are helping to make that happen? Valerie, Scott and Bill all…
The Importance of Gratitude at GOC
We worked on our annual report this week and decided our theme would be gratitude. At the GOC we are grateful for our Members and everyone like you who believe…
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.…
Meet Our Member Kim Sugar
This is Kim Sugar. At the GOC, Kim is finding new things she is capable of doing every day. Trying things at your own pace and gaining that sense of…
Deputy City Manager Visits GOC
Special thanks to Carl Smart, Deputy County Manager of Alachua County for taking the time to come see the GOC. It is great to see our community leaders really get…
First Federal Bank Helps Us Buy Cash Register
What’s new at the GOC? How about our cash register!!! Thanks to our friends at First Federal Bank for this important piece of equipment. The GOC is about restoring dignity,…
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…
GOC Back at Work After Storm
Busy, busy, busy. The GOC is open again and we are busy. Members are focused on jobs like making our triple-decker Bacon Lettuce and Meat Sandwiches. It sure beats isolating…