Manhattan’s annual Fresh Food for Seniors program returns for its 11th year this summer. The program offers a bag of locally grown fresh produce to seniors for just $10. Several people stopped by Wednesday to pick up their bags at the Goddard Riverside Older Adult Center at Columbus Avenue and 88th Street. Read the article here: […]
In the News
A Refugee From Another Time Gets an Eviction Notice
A Ukrainian immigrant, 82, has lived in a Manhattan hotel for decades. Now the owners want him out — while earning millions from the city to house others. Read the article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/08/nyregion/stewart-hotel-long-term-resident-eviction.html?smid=url-share
Crain’s and Local Media Cover Announcement of our Stephan Russo Residence
Local media covered the unveiling of our plans to rehab a Single Room Occupancy building on West 107th Street as the Stephan Russo Residence, which will provide supportive and affordable housing.
Help Beautify the Trees on West 72nd Street on Saturday: Volunteers Needed
In April 2022, a group of neighbors who live and/or work on West 72nd Street joined forces to form the West 72nd Street Block Association. “Our vision is to build West 72nd Street into the shining hub of the Upper West Side where everyone can benefit and enjoy,” said Rita Genn, one of the founding […]
Youth Outreach Launch Makes State and Local News
The launch of our Creating Opportunities for Amsterdam (COFA) initiative got both local and statewide coverage. COFA will send youth outreach workers from our Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center door-to-door in NYCHA’s Amsterdam Houses and Amsterdam Addition to connect young people to activities, education and career opportunities. See the stories here. Inside City Hall with Errol […]
Executive Director Roderick L. Jones Receives Gay City News Impact Award
Goddard’s top leader has been honored with a 2022 Gay City News Impact Award, which recognizes “individuals who have made significant contributions to the LGBTQ community in New York City and beyond.” Roderick L. Jones received the award at a rambunctious celebration in Howard Beach, Queens—the first in-person ceremony since 2019. Each winner strolled, sashayed […]
Governor Visits Older Adult Center
Several news outlets covered Governor Kathy Hochul’s campaign visit to one of our Older Adult Centers. Read the stories: https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2022/11/hochuls-last-minute-retreat-friendly-territory/379406/https://www.politico.com/newsletters/new-york-playbook/2022/11/07/weekend-warriors-00065377https://nypost.com/2022/11/07/kathy-hochul-downplays-crime-conerns-chides-lee-zeldin/
Chief Director of Goddard Riverside Speaks at Mental Health Seminar
Our executive director, Roderick L. Jones, spoke at a symposium on BIPOC mental health. Read the story.
Goddard Helps Graduate Student Further Human Rights Project
How Goddard connected a graduate student with the UN and the international settlement house movement to further her human rights work. Read the Story.
Goddard’s Withdrawal From Upcoming Shelter Development
Patch covers our withdrawal from the East 91st Street Safe Haven project. Read the story.