Advocating for a Stronger City
Addressing the ills of poverty isn’t enough; we must end poverty. That’s why Goddard and the Isaacs Center work within the community to advocate for a more equitable society.
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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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“There is Hope”: Moving Forward on Gun Violence in America
Our social justice book prize winner John Woodrow Cox, author of Children Under Fire, joined us to talk about the hidden impacts of gun violence on children and why he remains optimistic that our relationship with guns can change.
Leading With Words
Senior managers at Goddard and the Isaacs Center say academic writing gives them a chance to shape their fields while deepening their understanding of the work.