To high school senior, Eric, obtaining his degree was a challenge and just the beginning. Goddard Riverside’s counselors helped shape this young man’s future by helping him obtain his high school degree and plan for the future. Read more at News12 Brooklyn
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93-year-old Upper West Side artist to have solo art show after getting discovered at Goddard Riverside.
At 93-years-old, Nancty Brandon is about to have her first art show after being discovered at Goddard Riverside’s Community Arts. Brandon is a regular at their community center and shared a book of her work. She was discovered by Manon Manavit, the Goddard Riverside community arts manager. Thanks to Manavit, Brandon has a show of […]
More clubhouses for NYers with mental illness
When David Mitchell first arrived at TOP Clubhouse on the Upper West Side, his mental health struggles and frequent hospitalizations had been interfering with school. Soon, David became a regular at TOP — one of 16 clubhouses in New York City where people with serious mental illness can come and go as they choose, join the […]
The New Jewish Home and The Stanley M. Isaacs Center are working together to prepare young people.
The New Jewish Home’s Skillset Program is aiming to help the youth with career preparation. In partnership with the Stanly M. Isaac’s Center, young people are signing up for benefits and using tools to help their future. Read more at McKnights Long-Term Care News
New York City’s mental health clubhouses could be in jeopardy
NEW YORK CITY (PIX 11) — The future of mental health services for New Yorkers living with serious mental illnesses could be in jeopardy, according to organizers of a rally at city hall Wednesday. They claim a proposal by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene would threaten the future of mental health clubhouses, which […]
Goddard Riverside continues tradition of serving free meals on Christmas
UPPER WEST SIDE, Manhattan (PIX11) — Goddard Riverside on the Upper West Side has a 30-year tradition of giving away free meals for the community on Christmas Day. Read the article here: https://pix11.com/news/local-news/manhattan/goddard-riverside-continues-tradition-of-serving-free-meals-on-christmas/amp/
More Than 1K Free Meals Will Be Given Out On The UWS For Christmas
Neighborhood organization Goddard Riverside will distribute more than 1,000 free meals to anyone that wants one on the Upper West Side. Read the article here: https://patch.com/new-york/upper-west-side-nyc/more-1k-free-meals-will-be-given-out-uws-christmas
We Have Winners! Results of our second annual Thanksgiving contest
On November 12, we announced our second annual Thanksgiving contest, inviting readers to name what they are thankful for about the Upper West Side. Winners, we promised, would receive a selection of West Side Rag shirts and other items. Read the article here: https://www.westsiderag.com/2023/11/21/we-have-winners
Mayor Adams’ funding plan for mental health clubhouses might force some to close
Mayor Eric Adams and New York City health commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan are touting a new initiative to invest up to $30 million in clubhouses — places where people with a serious mental illness, who might otherwise be isolated, can go to socialize, participate in activities and take advantage of employment and educational opportunities. Read the article […]
Nonprofits mount push against Mayor Adams’ 15% budget cuts
More than 70 nonprofits have signed onto a campaign urging Mayor Eric Adams’ administration to be more transparent about its plan to cut the city budget by as much as 15% by next year. Crain’s New York mentioned our involvement in the campaign against social service budget cuts in New York City. Read the article […]