Goddard Riverside
@goddardriverside.bsky.social
Nonprofit organization based in New York City. We work within a social justice framework to create a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.
Join us for a holiday cookie decorating party! Freshly cookies will be provided for decorating by none other than our Culinary program at Education & Workforce.
Wednesday, Dec 10th @ 5 PM
91 Claremont Ave, NY, NY 10027
Only $8 per person
Scan the QR code or go to: buff.ly/lnjGfOV
Wednesday, Dec 10th @ 5 PM
91 Claremont Ave, NY, NY 10027
Only $8 per person
Scan the QR code or go to: buff.ly/lnjGfOV
Holiday Cookie Decorating Party
Chef Diego leads a delicious fresh-baked cookie decorating demonstration and workshop event. All supplies included with registration.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Join us for a holiday cookie decorating party! Freshly cookies will be provided for decorating by none other than our Culinary program at Education & Workforce.
Wednesday, Dec 10th @ 5 PM
91 Claremont Ave, NY, NY 10027
Only $8 per person
Scan the QR code or go to: buff.ly/lnjGfOV
Wednesday, Dec 10th @ 5 PM
91 Claremont Ave, NY, NY 10027
Only $8 per person
Scan the QR code or go to: buff.ly/lnjGfOV
Tenant Takeover Gathering -- THIS TUESDAY, November 18th from 6:30-8:30pm on the Lower East Side!
Come learn about community land trusts, and plan collective actions with other tenants fighting for takeovers, residents of community-controlled housing, and allies!
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Come learn about community land trusts, and plan collective actions with other tenants fighting for takeovers, residents of community-controlled housing, and allies!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 15, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Tenant Takeover Gathering -- THIS TUESDAY, November 18th from 6:30-8:30pm on the Lower East Side!
Come learn about community land trusts, and plan collective actions with other tenants fighting for takeovers, residents of community-controlled housing, and allies!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Come learn about community land trusts, and plan collective actions with other tenants fighting for takeovers, residents of community-controlled housing, and allies!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Reunión Comunitaria este martes 18 de noviembre de 6:30 PM a 8:30 PM en el Lower East Side.
Venga a aprender sobre cómo lograr propiedad comunitaria y como planear accion colectiva con otros miembros de la comunidad luchando por sus derechos. Habrá comida y bebidas.
Registrese aqui: buff.ly/mZDzdiL
Venga a aprender sobre cómo lograr propiedad comunitaria y como planear accion colectiva con otros miembros de la comunidad luchando por sus derechos. Habrá comida y bebidas.
Registrese aqui: buff.ly/mZDzdiL
November 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Reunión Comunitaria este martes 18 de noviembre de 6:30 PM a 8:30 PM en el Lower East Side.
Venga a aprender sobre cómo lograr propiedad comunitaria y como planear accion colectiva con otros miembros de la comunidad luchando por sus derechos. Habrá comida y bebidas.
Registrese aqui: buff.ly/mZDzdiL
Venga a aprender sobre cómo lograr propiedad comunitaria y como planear accion colectiva con otros miembros de la comunidad luchando por sus derechos. Habrá comida y bebidas.
Registrese aqui: buff.ly/mZDzdiL
Acompáñenos a cenar este acción de gracias. Estaremos sirviendo comida el jueves, 27 de noviembre, de 12 a 3 PM en la 593 Columbus Ave. ¡Todo mundo es bienvenido a comer!
November 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Acompáñenos a cenar este acción de gracias. Estaremos sirviendo comida el jueves, 27 de noviembre, de 12 a 3 PM en la 593 Columbus Ave. ¡Todo mundo es bienvenido a comer!
Join us this Thanksgiving for Holiday Meals at Goddard ! We'll be serving food Thursday, November 27th; 12PM - 3PM at 593 Columbus Ave.
All are welcome to dine in!
All are welcome to dine in!
November 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Join us this Thanksgiving for Holiday Meals at Goddard ! We'll be serving food Thursday, November 27th; 12PM - 3PM at 593 Columbus Ave.
All are welcome to dine in!
All are welcome to dine in!
Fordham University will be hosting a Community Theatre Performance at our Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center. Don’t miss this special performance exploring what it means to be part of a community.
Tuesday, November 18th; 3:30-5 PM; 250 W. 65t St.
Tuesday, November 18th; 3:30-5 PM; 250 W. 65t St.
November 8, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Fordham University will be hosting a Community Theatre Performance at our Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center. Don’t miss this special performance exploring what it means to be part of a community.
Tuesday, November 18th; 3:30-5 PM; 250 W. 65t St.
Tuesday, November 18th; 3:30-5 PM; 250 W. 65t St.
We’re at SOMOS! Here’s the whole crew minus our external affairs director, Winn Periyasamy: AVP for Youth Services Damion Samuels, #DegreesNYC Director LaKisha Williams, AVP for Aging Services Khristel Simmons, AVP for Social Services for Supportive Housing Michelle Sanderson …
November 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
We’re at SOMOS! Here’s the whole crew minus our external affairs director, Winn Periyasamy: AVP for Youth Services Damion Samuels, #DegreesNYC Director LaKisha Williams, AVP for Aging Services Khristel Simmons, AVP for Social Services for Supportive Housing Michelle Sanderson …
The Resource Center hosted its 2nd Annual 3Gen (3 Generations) Halloween Party with families from our Manhattanville and 140th St sites! Families collaborated on poster-sized collages showcasing their identities, interests, and traditions, celebrating what makes each unique!
November 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Resource Center hosted its 2nd Annual 3Gen (3 Generations) Halloween Party with families from our Manhattanville and 140th St sites! Families collaborated on poster-sized collages showcasing their identities, interests, and traditions, celebrating what makes each unique!
The spirit of San Juan Hill remains, and is celebrated. Check out how our Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center honored the neighborhood with art, joy, and creativity.
November 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The spirit of San Juan Hill remains, and is celebrated. Check out how our Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center honored the neighborhood with art, joy, and creativity.
This is how Goddard does spooky season! All across our sites there were costumes, parties, and even a haunted house! At its core, Halloween is just another reason for us to come together and find joy as a community.
#Halloween2025
#Halloween2025
November 2, 2025 at 3:45 AM
This is how Goddard does spooky season! All across our sites there were costumes, parties, and even a haunted house! At its core, Halloween is just another reason for us to come together and find joy as a community.
#Halloween2025
#Halloween2025
¡Venga a nuestra venta de artesanías y manualidades! El club de manualidades del centro de adultos mayores estará vendiendo playeras, bolsas, joyería, y artículos tejidos a mano el jueves, 13 de noviembre, de 9:30 a 2:30 en la 593 Columbus Ave.
Se acepta efectivo o Zelle.
Se acepta efectivo o Zelle.
October 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
¡Venga a nuestra venta de artesanías y manualidades! El club de manualidades del centro de adultos mayores estará vendiendo playeras, bolsas, joyería, y artículos tejidos a mano el jueves, 13 de noviembre, de 9:30 a 2:30 en la 593 Columbus Ave.
Se acepta efectivo o Zelle.
Se acepta efectivo o Zelle.
Get some unique artwork at our handmade craft sale! The Older Adult Center's Crafts Club will be selling T-shirts, bags, jewelry, and knitted and crochet items. Join us on Thursday, Nov 13th, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, at 593 Columbus Ave.
Cash or Zelle.
Cash or Zelle.
October 31, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Get some unique artwork at our handmade craft sale! The Older Adult Center's Crafts Club will be selling T-shirts, bags, jewelry, and knitted and crochet items. Join us on Thursday, Nov 13th, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, at 593 Columbus Ave.
Cash or Zelle.
Cash or Zelle.
All forms of health are essential. Project SAFE will be hosting a Sexual Education Workshop at the Options Center tomorrow, Oct 23rd; 4:30pm-7pm
📍In-Person Location: Goddard Riverside Options Center 352 W 110th Street -Storefront
(You can also join via ZOOM)
📍In-Person Location: Goddard Riverside Options Center 352 W 110th Street -Storefront
(You can also join via ZOOM)
October 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
All forms of health are essential. Project SAFE will be hosting a Sexual Education Workshop at the Options Center tomorrow, Oct 23rd; 4:30pm-7pm
📍In-Person Location: Goddard Riverside Options Center 352 W 110th Street -Storefront
(You can also join via ZOOM)
📍In-Person Location: Goddard Riverside Options Center 352 W 110th Street -Storefront
(You can also join via ZOOM)
"Investing in People, Strengthening Community" are not just words, they are a mission that we strive for in every way. These are not numbers, these are people whose lives have been impacted by our work. Thank you so much for helping make all of this happen!
October 20, 2025 at 6:55 PM
"Investing in People, Strengthening Community" are not just words, they are a mission that we strive for in every way. These are not numbers, these are people whose lives have been impacted by our work. Thank you so much for helping make all of this happen!
Congratulations to our 2025 book prize winners!
"Copaganda" by @equalityalec.bsky.social won the Stephen Russo Book Prize for Social Justice and "Young Changemakers" by Stacy C. Bauer went home with the CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice.
#SocialJustice #Books
"Copaganda" by @equalityalec.bsky.social won the Stephen Russo Book Prize for Social Justice and "Young Changemakers" by Stacy C. Bauer went home with the CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice.
#SocialJustice #Books
October 17, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Congratulations to our 2025 book prize winners!
"Copaganda" by @equalityalec.bsky.social won the Stephen Russo Book Prize for Social Justice and "Young Changemakers" by Stacy C. Bauer went home with the CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice.
#SocialJustice #Books
"Copaganda" by @equalityalec.bsky.social won the Stephen Russo Book Prize for Social Justice and "Young Changemakers" by Stacy C. Bauer went home with the CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice.
#SocialJustice #Books
One of our Star Learning Center loves graphic novels. Beyond tutoring, this is the place for students to learn that reading and learning can also be fun. 📖 💕
"Graphic novels are not traditional literature, but that does not mean they are second-rate. Images are a way of writing."
--Marjane Satrapi
"Graphic novels are not traditional literature, but that does not mean they are second-rate. Images are a way of writing."
--Marjane Satrapi
October 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
One of our Star Learning Center loves graphic novels. Beyond tutoring, this is the place for students to learn that reading and learning can also be fun. 📖 💕
"Graphic novels are not traditional literature, but that does not mean they are second-rate. Images are a way of writing."
--Marjane Satrapi
"Graphic novels are not traditional literature, but that does not mean they are second-rate. Images are a way of writing."
--Marjane Satrapi
Love Your Street Day will be giving away daffodil bulbs tomorrow! 🌼🌼🌼
Monday, October 13 at 4:30-6PM @ the N/E Corner of Amsterdam Ave and W. 86th Street - Look for the table!
(First come, first serve! Bulbs will not be distributed before 4:30 PM)
Monday, October 13 at 4:30-6PM @ the N/E Corner of Amsterdam Ave and W. 86th Street - Look for the table!
(First come, first serve! Bulbs will not be distributed before 4:30 PM)
October 12, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Love Your Street Day will be giving away daffodil bulbs tomorrow! 🌼🌼🌼
Monday, October 13 at 4:30-6PM @ the N/E Corner of Amsterdam Ave and W. 86th Street - Look for the table!
(First come, first serve! Bulbs will not be distributed before 4:30 PM)
Monday, October 13 at 4:30-6PM @ the N/E Corner of Amsterdam Ave and W. 86th Street - Look for the table!
(First come, first serve! Bulbs will not be distributed before 4:30 PM)
Our Goddard Bash is a special night of the year full of hope and celebration. It is a time to highlight the work done and to prepare for the work ahead.
Thank you so much to our sponsors, your generous support made all of this happen.
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social, Linden Advisors, Workman Family
Thank you so much to our sponsors, your generous support made all of this happen.
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social, Linden Advisors, Workman Family
October 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Our Goddard Bash is a special night of the year full of hope and celebration. It is a time to highlight the work done and to prepare for the work ahead.
Thank you so much to our sponsors, your generous support made all of this happen.
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social, Linden Advisors, Workman Family
Thank you so much to our sponsors, your generous support made all of this happen.
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social, Linden Advisors, Workman Family
TOP Clubhouse will be throwing an art show and open house! 🖌️ 🎨 🖼️
Come explore the work created by our members and learn more about all the amazing work they do as a community.
Come explore the work created by our members and learn more about all the amazing work they do as a community.
October 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
TOP Clubhouse will be throwing an art show and open house! 🖌️ 🎨 🖼️
Come explore the work created by our members and learn more about all the amazing work they do as a community.
Come explore the work created by our members and learn more about all the amazing work they do as a community.
Love Your Street Day will be giving away daffodil bulbs to beautify and sustain NYC! 🌼🌼🌼
Monday, October 13 at 4:30-6PM @ the N/E Corner of Amsterdam Ave and W. 86th Street - Look for the table!
(First come, first serve! Bulbs will not be distributed before 4:30 PM)
Monday, October 13 at 4:30-6PM @ the N/E Corner of Amsterdam Ave and W. 86th Street - Look for the table!
(First come, first serve! Bulbs will not be distributed before 4:30 PM)
September 30, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Love Your Street Day will be giving away daffodil bulbs to beautify and sustain NYC! 🌼🌼🌼
Monday, October 13 at 4:30-6PM @ the N/E Corner of Amsterdam Ave and W. 86th Street - Look for the table!
(First come, first serve! Bulbs will not be distributed before 4:30 PM)
Monday, October 13 at 4:30-6PM @ the N/E Corner of Amsterdam Ave and W. 86th Street - Look for the table!
(First come, first serve! Bulbs will not be distributed before 4:30 PM)
@jonathanblitzer.bsky.social, author of Everyone Who is Gone is Here sat down with our former director for our yearly book chat. It was an electrifying conversation about the people caught in the middle of US immigration policy with Central America.
Read the full post: goddard.org/jonathan-bli...
Read the full post: goddard.org/jonathan-bli...
Book Prize Winner Jonathan Blitzer and the Real-Life Impacts of US Immigration | Goddard Riverside
Watch a video of the Book Chat here
goddard.org
September 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
@jonathanblitzer.bsky.social, author of Everyone Who is Gone is Here sat down with our former director for our yearly book chat. It was an electrifying conversation about the people caught in the middle of US immigration policy with Central America.
Read the full post: goddard.org/jonathan-bli...
Read the full post: goddard.org/jonathan-bli...
Young Changemakers: Compassionate Kids is shortlisted for our Goddard Riverside CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice! This book by Stacy C. Bauer, illustrated by Emanuela Ntamack, highlights real children who show compassion through acts of kindness and advocacy. #GoddardBookPrizes
September 26, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Young Changemakers: Compassionate Kids is shortlisted for our Goddard Riverside CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice! This book by Stacy C. Bauer, illustrated by Emanuela Ntamack, highlights real children who show compassion through acts of kindness and advocacy. #GoddardBookPrizes
Today we announce the shortlists for our book prizes! The Goddard Riverside CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice and Goddard Riverside Stephan Russo Book Prize for Social Justice celebrate the power of the written word to create change in the name of justice for all people. #GoddardBookPrizes
September 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Today we announce the shortlists for our book prizes! The Goddard Riverside CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice and Goddard Riverside Stephan Russo Book Prize for Social Justice celebrate the power of the written word to create change in the name of justice for all people. #GoddardBookPrizes
Great but devastating story by @brycecovert.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
He was bulldozed to death when Atlanta cleared his homeless camp. Will there ever be justice?
After Cornelius Taylor’s death, the city made promises to change its homelessness policy – but his friends say it didn’t follow through
www.theguardian.com
September 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Great but devastating story by @brycecovert.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
LaKisha Williams, director of #DegreesNYC is now in the NCAN's 2025-2026 Policy Council! She joins a group of leaders dedicated to discussing policy strategies with the mission of advancing equal opportunities and affordability in post-secondary education.
Read More: www.ncan.org/news/news.as...
Read More: www.ncan.org/news/news.as...
September 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
LaKisha Williams, director of #DegreesNYC is now in the NCAN's 2025-2026 Policy Council! She joins a group of leaders dedicated to discussing policy strategies with the mission of advancing equal opportunities and affordability in post-secondary education.
Read More: www.ncan.org/news/news.as...
Read More: www.ncan.org/news/news.as...