Mental Health on the Go
Our newest mobile mental health team meets people where they are: at home, in homeless shelters, on the street, even in the subway. Find out how they help.
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Goddard Riverside strives toward a fair and just society where all people can make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families. We serve more than 20,000 New Yorkers each year with programs ranging from Early Childhood Education to Older Adult Centers.
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Keeping the Dream Alive
Our West Side Beacon After School has celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr every year for more than 3 decades. Find out how they’re introducing new generations to his words and vision.
A Win for Small Mental Health Clubhouses
Members of our TOP Clubhouse rallied with their counterparts throughout the city to secure funding and avoid shutting down.
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13mar
11:00AM
FAFSA Completion Workshop Event Series
Register Today for a Free FAFSA Completion Session!
Sign up for an upcoming Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion session by choosing a location (Manhattan or Bronx) and selecting a date and time slot that works best for you.
MARCH SESSIONS:
- Thursday, March 13 – Capital One Café at Fordham Road
- Monday, March 17 – Capital One Café at Union Square
- Thursday, March 20 – Capital One Café at Fordham Road
Our experts will guide you through the FAFSA application step by step and answer any questions you have. Bring the necessary documents and complete your application on-site—ensuring you meet deadlines with less stress. Plus we are providing Metrocards and $25 e-gift cards for participants.
Visit the RSVP webpage for a full list of available dates. 30-minute sessions are available between 11 AM and 2 PM on select dates in March and April.
13mar
5:00PM
Catherine Traykovski’s Saltwater Symphony: Creatures of the Caribbean Gallery Exhibition
As part of the 10th Annual W.H.A.M. Festival, the Community Arts Program presents a visual art exhibition featuring original works and prints for sale in support of our charitable mission
Hidden deep-sea creatures and wild island birds rendered as solar plate eco-prints by community activist, teacher, and passionate environmental conservationist, Catherine F. Traykovski.
- March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 24:
Selected Gallery Viewing Hours only on Thursdays from 5-8PM. Drop in anytime, no need to reserve
14mar
4:00PM
All Ages Maker’s Night Workshop
As part of the 10th Annual W.H.A.M. Festival, the Community Arts Program presents an open art creation experience.
Let’s get artsy together! No pressure, just community fun. We’ll have fully-stocked arts and crafts stations for drawing, collage, clay, jewelry-making, face-painting and more.
Adults, feel free to explore and create wherever inspiration and materials take you.
Parents and guardians, you’re welcome to drop in with your family at any time. This is a drop-in event, meaning you can arrive anytime between 4:00 PM and 6:30 PM. The event concludes at 7:00 PM.
Separate activities for youth are available! Kids can enjoy special pop-up games and movement-based activities led by professional educators from Arts Ignite—perfect for those who may not be interested in creating art or who want to switch activities afterward
19mar
4:00PM
Rep. Nadler’s Annual Community Forum
Congressman “Jerry” Nadler represents NY’s 12 Congressional District and has been a champion of progressive causes in NY and throughout the country. He will discuss pending federal budget bills & the fiscal cliff, Migrants & a border deal, threat of a “Debt Commission” to Social Security—and answer submitted questions.
Join us in person or virtually.