Ways to Help your Neighbors

With just a few clicks, you can make a big difference for more than 20,000 people each year through our programs!

Week of Compassion

It’s time to celebrate the incredible power of compassion! Each day this week, we’re sharing stories of inspiring members of our community. Click here to read our Days of Compassion stories.

Make a Gift Today!

Goddard Riverside accepts donations through our safe and secure digital form. Choose from PayPal, Venmo, Bank Transfer, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Credit Card.

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Learn about our Programs

Goddard Riverside provides comprehensive educational, cultural, and recreational programs for New Yorkers of all ages, as well as employment support, college access, youth programs, homeless outreach, older adult centers, and legal assistance.

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Learn More about Goddard

Goddard Riverside has been investing in people and strengthening community on the Upper West Side since 1934. Over the years, we have grown throughout New York City with a variety of programs for all ages, serving more than 20,000 people a year. We group our programs into six Cause Areas that share a common focus.

We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.

To learn more about what we do, visit the program pages or watch our videos.

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Advocate

Goddard works to create a more just society and to help all members of the community advocate for themselves. Learn more about the issues we’re working on.

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Volunteer

Find out about our current opportunities, including writing letters and making phone calls to older adults.

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