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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 […]

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 donation form […]

Supporting Self-Sufficiency & Financial Independence Helping young adults secure education and employment opportunities toward meaningful career pathways. 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 to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Our two dozen-plus programs help more than 20,000 people each year achieve their goals—including learning to read, learning to dance, growing up, aging in the community, staying healthy, getting housed, advocating for themselves and others, and connecting with neighbors. We group our programs into six Cause Areas that share a common focus. Preparing Children and […]