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.

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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.