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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Scholarships Help Bring College Dreams to Life

From nursing to economics, scholarships from Goddard and our partners at the Isaacs Center help students pursue their passions.

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Are Schools Ready for Students?

We often hear alarming talk about students not being ready for college. But are colleges and schools ready for students—that is, all the different kinds of students who seek them out?  The findings of a new youth-led study by #DegreesNYC are sobering.

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21nov 4:00PM

“The Art of Belonging” Gallery at BWC

A new exhibition by Reginald Rousseau, the Haiti-born and Harlem-raised contemporary folkloric artist.

The Community Arts Program invite you to a view this inspiring collection of contemporary artworks through November to January. Walk-ins are only accepted during the dates and time listed below. *The Artist will be present in the Gallery.

  • Thurs. Nov 21st from 4:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Thurs. Dec 5th from 4:00 –7:00 PM*
  • Thurs. Dec 12th from 3:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Thurs. Dec 19th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM*
  • Tues. Jan 7th from 12:00 – 3:00 PM
  • Thurs. Jan 9th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM*