The Importance of Support
Dr. Jacob Atem, a former Lost Boy of Sudan came to the GOC to share his experiences and encourage our Members to overcome obstacles. At age 6, Jacob walked 2000…
Third Annual Bike Day Was a Success
Bike Day has come and gone. Thank you everyone who attended and supported us. It was a blast! Click through the photos to see who was there! HCA Florida North…
Advocacy and Empowerment
People who live with mental illness often lose their choices. At the GOC we seek to empower and give our Members their voices back. Members help with everything at the…
More Than Lunch
Thank you to Scott Hansis of Capital City Bank for visiting the GOC. Scott has graciously offered to mentor some of our Members who may need help with basic banking.…
GOC Members Engage with Community
At one time, many of our Members were isolated. But then they started coming to the GOC. Every day, Members participated in our work day, and their voices shaped our…
Creating Hope in the World (and Gainesville)
Rotary’s theme is to Create Hope in the World. A few months ago, GOC Member Wendie Selene was isolated and struggling to find a place that she belonged. Her anxiety…
Thank You, Sunrise Rotary Club
Members and staff were up before dawn preparing for the Sunrise Rotary Club of Gainesville‘s 7am meeting. These fine people belong to one of four Gainesville Rotary Clubs in Rotary…
Thank You, Gainesville Rotary Club
The GOC is happy to say thanks. So many people from the Gainesville Rotary Club were instrumental in our kitchen renovation that we decided to throw a thank you breakfast.…
Law Enforcement Supports Our Community
The GOC was well represented at the Run with the Cops event at Santa Fe College. It brought people and organizations that support those with special needs. It is always…
First Day of Work
Working! Sierra started her first job ever. Thank you to our partnership with Culver’s and owner Megan Olson. Sierra is in the GOC Transitional Employment Program, which means she will…