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Every year, Goddard donors like you change the lives of over 20,000 people.  Tania* was born into the foster care system, but she still had a dream of going to college. With the help of the Options Center and donors like you, she is now at Fordham University.  Show your support and help those like […]

Give Stocks

Donate Stocks to Goddard Riverside Goddard Riverside gladly accepts gifts of stocks and securities from individuals and organizations. We currently accept publicly traded, domestic common stock. A gift of stock may yield significant tax benefits for the donor. Fill out the form below to get started! Learn more about our secure and easy to use […]

Supporting Self-Sufficiency & Financial Independence

Supporting Self-Sufficiency & Financial Independence Helping young adults secure education and employment opportunities toward meaningful career paths. Goddard Riverside helps young adults connect to college and career pathways so they can gain experience and forge their own paths into adulthood. Education and Workforce offers employment training in Culinary Arts, Information Technology, Community Healthcare, and Human Services […]

Good Neighbor Awards

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Goddard Riverside’s Good Neighbor Awards celebrate uncompensated community members’ outstanding efforts to help improve the community. The Good Neighbor Award aims to recognize people who voluntarily build a better community. 2024 Good Neighbor Award Nominations Nominations must be submitted by May 10, 2024. The committee will meet and decide on the award recipients in May. A celebratory event […]

Book Chat 2022

Celebrating the Power of the Written Word to Create Change On March 23, 2022, Goddard Riverside invited the community to join us for an in-person discussion about Pura’s Cuentos: How Pura Belpré Reshaped Libraries with Her Stories with the author by Annette Bay Pimentel, winner of our 2021 Goddard Riverside CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice. On […]

Musical Evenings

Held in private homes and unique spaces throughout New York City to benefit Goddard Riverside  For 50 years, Goddard Riverside’s Musical Evenings has featured outstanding performances by world-renowned virtuosos and talented young artists.  Musical Evenings highlight classical and modern chamber music. Each concert benefits Goddard Riverside’s programs and services supporting children, adults, and families living […]

Ways to Help

With just a few clicks, you can make a big difference for more than 20,000 people each year through our programs! Donate Make a Gift Today! Goddard Riverside accepts donations through our online form, Donor Advised Funds, Stocks, and Checks. Volunteer Find out about our current opportunities, including writing letters and making phone calls to […]

Events

Learn about Goddard Riverside’s Annual Events! Goddard Riverside has events throughout the year to bring the community together, explore important topics, and raise money for our programs.  Our Community Arts program also hosts performances and classes throughout the year. To see their schedule, visit the Community Arts page. Goddard Riverside cannot host personal/private events such as […]

About Us

“It is only through our collective effortthat we will have a fair and justsociety where everyone can reachtheir fullest potential.” – Dr. Roderick L. Jones, Executive Director Goddard Riverside invests in people and strengthens community, serving more than 20,000 people a year on the Upper West Side and throughout New York City with a variety […]