Goddard Riverside

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 some 22,000 New Yorkers each year with programs ranging from Early Childhood Education to Older Adult Centers.

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Side by side photos of a volunteer holding up a plate of food and two people loaded up with bags of meals to deliver

Volunteers Power our Thanksgiving Meals

From carving turkeys to delivering meals, community members pitched in to ensure their neighbors had a festive meal on the holiday.

About a dozen people pose while cutting a ribbon with a large pair of scissors in front of an apartment building

Stephan Russo Residence Opens

The stately building with its 68 one-room units will provide homes for low-income tenants, many of whom were previously homeless. It’s named for our former executive director, a pioneer in the fight against homelessness.

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25dec 12:00PM

Holiday Meals: Christmas 2025

We welcome guests in our dining room on December 25th from 12 to 3 PM for a Christmas meal! All are welcome—no rsvp necessary.

Goddard Riverside, 593 Columbus Ave, NY, NY 10024

1 meal per person, indoor dining only

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