WORK THAT CHANGES LIVES
The Guthrie Opportunity Center is a non-profit organization serving people with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the Nelson County, KY community. Our mission is to enhance their lives and the lives of the families who love them. Through job training, community employment, day services, advocacy, arts and social recreation, our goal is to assist these citizens with finding new friends, realizing future career paths, seeking independence and community integration, and unleashing creative passions.
Our Programs & Services
We provide meaningful employment for the developmentally disabled through a variety of contract work opportunities with community partners, including sorting, package assembly, product labeling and more. Our services include supportive employment, case management, behavior support, therapeutic services, support brokers, respite, community living support, outcomes and strategies, and day training.
Latest News & Events
2023 FESTIVAL OF TREES
Join us for our 3rd Annual Festival of Trees!We will be celebrating our 3rd Annual Festival of Trees, November 25th-26th, with a Reception/Auction on November 27th. The Festival of Trees is sure to get you into the holiday spirit with spectacular tree and wreath...
2023 Trick-GO-Treat Event
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The 2023 Trick-GO-Treat/Halloween Spooktacular will be held at the Downtown Farmers Market on Friday, October 27th from 4-6pm!
Farm to Table 2023
Thank you to all who attended GO Center's FARM TO TABLE Event this year. The weather was great, food was outstanding (Chef Newman Miller, formerly from Harrison-Smith House, was our featured chef) and was an overall successful event!A Special Thank You to Our...
Our Mission
To provide and sustain a nurturing environment that promotes learning, creates a sense of independence and provides lifelong support to the developmentally disadvantaged in Nelson County.
How You Can Help. Change a Life.
There are many ways to help the Guthrie Opportunity Center. Through our Capital Campaign, Fundraising Opportunities and Individual Donations, we are succeeding. Be a part of the Guthrie Opportunity Center today by donating to this great cause.
