Expanding Horizons at the Harn Museum
Our Members spent a wonderful Social Saturday expanding their horizons at the Harn Museum of Art. We had the privilege of being guided by GOC Board Chair Mercy Quiroga, who…
Rotary Club of Greater Gainesville Gives to GOC
The Rotary Club of Greater Gainesville was honored to present a President’s Fund donation of $1500 to the Gainesville Opportunity Center in recognition of the incredible impact they make in…
Jason Returns to the Workforce
Jason is officially back in the workforce, putting in over 40 hours a week at Alachua County Animal Services! This is a massive milestone, as Jason is returning to full-time…
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…
Carrying the Flame of Hope
We were so proud to see GOC member Ella carrying the flag during the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Florida! Representing the GOC, Ella joined local law enforcement…
Valerie Turning a New Page at the Animal Shelter
Valerie’s journey began six years ago in Transitional Employment (TE) with GOC support. Over the years, she has worked a variety of jobs, with the GOC by her side every…
New Face in the Media Unit
Meet Louis, one of the newest faces in the GOC Media Unit! Louis hit the ground running during our work day, putting his computer skills to immediate use. If you…
New Tools for Culinary Program
We had a special visit from Mary Anne Pinner, who dropped off some essential tools for our culinary program: two Instant Pots and a Ninja blender food processor. Every year,…
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…
Employment is a Powerful Step
The Gainesville Opportunity Center had the opportunity to support our Members by attending a local job fair, and what a meaningful experience it was! At GOC, we believe that employment…