June is #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth, and the Manhattan DA, Alvin Bragg, along with 11 organizations had a press conference at our Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center. Community leaders and many others dedicated to countering youth violence spoke about the work still left to do as gun violence statistics continue to lower. In solidarity, Braggs gave grants to the […]
In the News
Goddard Hosts Town Hall on Dog Attacks with Gale Brewer
As part of our mission to promote civic engagement, we were glad to host a town hall with City Council Member Gale Brewer, the NYPD and city officials on a spate of vicious dog attacks on the UWS. The meeting was covered by: PIX 11—NYC dog attack: Manhattan DA assigns attorney to review case Fox5 […]
Goddard Riverside Continues Tradition of Feeding Many During the Holidays
This past holiday season, Goddard Riverside once again saw its community coming together to provide hot Holiday meals to many in what has become a long-time tradition. With help from generous sponsors and donors, and with the dedication of numerous volunteers, turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, and even dessert was given to anyone who showed […]
Goddard President Makes the List of Nonprofit Power Players
Goddard President, Dr. Roderick L. Jones has been placed on AM Metro New York and Politics NY’s list of Nonprofit Power Players. The list highlights leaders across multiple organizations who improved the lives of many New Yorkers in 2024. See the full list at Politics NY
Goddard Riverside Law Project Rallies with Tenant Union Against Horrible Building Conditions
The conditions in the buildings on 572 West 141st St. and 619 West 140th St in Harlem have been dealing with rodents, no gas, and a broken elevator among other things. And the tenants have had enough. Tenants have united and rallied with organizations like Goddard Riverside’s Law Project and City Council Member Shaun Abreu […]
Summer of 2024 Places for Free and Affordable Food in the UWS
Free and affordable food available in the Upper West Side. To learn more, see the list below. Free Summer Meals Upper West Side Location High School for Law, Advocacy and Community Justice: 122 Amsterdam Avenue (Near West 65th St.) Locke School of Arts and Engineering: 20 West 112th Street Wadleigh Secondary School: 215 West 114th […]
Help Our Partners at the National Council of Jewish Women New York with their Back 2 School Store
Goddard Riverside partners, the National Council of Jewish Women New York, have opened the Back 2 School Store to provide elementary age students from low-income families everything they need for the new school year. By limiting to only 200 students—some chosen from Goddard and our Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center—the store places quality over quantity as […]
New Funds Allocated for Clubhouses in New York City After New Contracts Places Them at Risk
After multiple rallies and requests, $2 million have been allocated to help smaller clubhouses in New York City after the Adams Administration’s new contracts placed them at risk. While this new effort seems promising, it is criticized for not being enough. Top Clubhouse at Goddard Riverside stands among the many affected clubhouses in New York […]
Goddard Law Continues to Represent Residents of Harlem Rowhouse That Have Been Facing Deplorable Conditions
After years of harassment and neglect by their management company, the tenants of a rowhouse in Sugar Hill Harlem are now also vulnerable to their new landlords after their home was put to auction by the Department of Finance. Goddard Riverside Law Project continues to keep fighting for the tenants to be returned to their […]
Goddard Riverside to help with The Center for Urban Community Services in Lower Manhattan Opening of a New Shelter
The Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) will be opening a new “Safe Haven” shelter in the Financial District. Goddard Riverside is set to be one of the many collaborators for this project tackling the housing crisis. The “Safe Haven” shelter differs from other forms of shelters by lowering the amount of residents, but putting […]