2026 Goddard Bash
Goddard Riverside’s 2026 Bash returns on Wednesday, October 7, at 6:30 PM at the Bryant Park Grill (25 W. 40th Street), with Bryant Park serving as a stunning backdrop. Guests will gather in the fully enclosed and tented South Garden for an evening celebrating the work of Goddard Riverside and the communities we serve.
This year, we are proud to honor Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning, Leila Bozorg for her leadership advancing equitable housing policy and expanding opportunities for New Yorkers to access and remain in safe, affordable housing. Her commitment to building stronger, more equitable communities reflects the values at the heart of Goddard Riverside’s mission.
The evening will also feature the announcement of the tenth annual Goddard Riverside Stephan Russo Book Prize for Social Justice and the seventh annual Goddard Riverside CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice winners.
What to expect at the Goddard Bash?
- Open bar!
- Passed hors d’oeuvres!
- Festive attire!
- Meet and mingle with Goddard supporters and team members!
Goddard Riverside’s programs for children, teens, older adults, people experiencing homelessness, and people living with mental illness invest in people and strengthen the community. Learn more about our programs.
Our Honoree: Leila Bozorg, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning
Leila Bozorg is the Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning in New York City, where she leads citywide housing and land use strategies that guide New York City’s growth and affordability agenda. She is a housing and urban policy leader with more than 15 years of experience shaping policy, land use, and housing finance strategies to deliver large-scale, equity-driven outcomes. Throughout her tenure in public service, Leila has played a central role in landmark initiatives including the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity zoning reform, public housing preservation efforts leveraging billions in public and private investment, creating the City’s first comprehensive fair housing plan, and designing innovative housing finance and development programs. Her career spans senior roles at NYC Housing Preservation and Development, the City Planning Commission, the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, and NYC Kids RISE. She holds a Master in City Planning from MIT and a BA from Wesleyan University.
Our Venue: Bryant Park Grill
Transportation
B, D, F, M Trains
6th Avenue, Bryant Park
1,2,3,4,5,6 & 7 Trains
Times Square – 42nd Street