Goddard Riverside
@goddardriverside.bsky.social
Nonprofit organization based in New York City. We work within a social justice framework to create a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families.
#Nonprofit holiday wish list 🎁
✔ Support workers
✔ Strengthen communities
✔ Fix the nonprofit contracting system
@governor.ny.gov, your signature on S.7001 / A.7616 can help make that all real! Sign today!
#StandWithNonprofits
✔ Support workers
✔ Strengthen communities
✔ Fix the nonprofit contracting system
@governor.ny.gov, your signature on S.7001 / A.7616 can help make that all real! Sign today!
#StandWithNonprofits
December 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
#Nonprofit holiday wish list 🎁
✔ Support workers
✔ Strengthen communities
✔ Fix the nonprofit contracting system
@governor.ny.gov, your signature on S.7001 / A.7616 can help make that all real! Sign today!
#StandWithNonprofits
✔ Support workers
✔ Strengthen communities
✔ Fix the nonprofit contracting system
@governor.ny.gov, your signature on S.7001 / A.7616 can help make that all real! Sign today!
#StandWithNonprofits
We're proud to be at the COPA rally with fellow housing advocates today! The Community Opportunity to Purchase Act would give community land trusts and affordable housing providers (ideally alongside tenants) the first right to buy certain buildings being put up for sale. #TenantPower
December 4, 2025 at 9:24 PM
We're proud to be at the COPA rally with fellow housing advocates today! The Community Opportunity to Purchase Act would give community land trusts and affordable housing providers (ideally alongside tenants) the first right to buy certain buildings being put up for sale. #TenantPower
We're doing great on our #TurkeyTuesday goal but we're not there yet—can you help us get across the finish line?
December 2, 2025 at 6:52 PM
We're doing great on our #TurkeyTuesday goal but we're not there yet—can you help us get across the finish line?
Give to support our Holiday Meals for the community—and our hunger-fighting programs all year round! goddard.org/holiday/?utm...
December 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Give to support our Holiday Meals for the community—and our hunger-fighting programs all year round! goddard.org/holiday/?utm...
Another Thanksgiving 🦃 has come and gone, we had nearly 100 turkeys, almost 1000 cookies, and dozens of volunteers who made it possible to feed hundreds of people today. Thank you to everyone who made it happen! ❤️❤️ ❤️
December 1, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Another Thanksgiving 🦃 has come and gone, we had nearly 100 turkeys, almost 1000 cookies, and dozens of volunteers who made it possible to feed hundreds of people today. Thank you to everyone who made it happen! ❤️❤️ ❤️
Every Thanksgiving, we give out a piece of knitwear graciously donated to us. Thank you so much to all the organizations who contributed to this event. Know that every thread will go to keeping people warm these holidays.
November 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Every Thanksgiving, we give out a piece of knitwear graciously donated to us. Thank you so much to all the organizations who contributed to this event. Know that every thread will go to keeping people warm these holidays.
#GivingTuesday is almost here! Support our Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for the community—and our hunger-fighting programs all year round. goddard.org/turkeytuesda...
November 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
#GivingTuesday is almost here! Support our Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for the community—and our hunger-fighting programs all year round. goddard.org/turkeytuesda...
The West Side Rag recently wrote about St. Paul & St. Andrew United Methodist Church’s cookie drive for our Goddard Holiday Meals. Read the story to learn more about the work and community behind the event.
www.westsiderag.com/2025/11/21/f...
www.westsiderag.com/2025/11/21/f...
November 25, 2025 at 11:52 PM
The West Side Rag recently wrote about St. Paul & St. Andrew United Methodist Church’s cookie drive for our Goddard Holiday Meals. Read the story to learn more about the work and community behind the event.
www.westsiderag.com/2025/11/21/f...
www.westsiderag.com/2025/11/21/f...
Tenant Takeover Gathering -- THIS TUESDAY, November 18th from 6:30-8:30pm on the Lower East Side!
Come learn about community land trusts, and plan collective actions with other tenants fighting for takeovers, residents of community-controlled housing, and allies!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Come learn about community land trusts, and plan collective actions with other tenants fighting for takeovers, residents of community-controlled housing, and allies!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 15, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Tenant Takeover Gathering -- THIS TUESDAY, November 18th from 6:30-8:30pm on the Lower East Side!
Come learn about community land trusts, and plan collective actions with other tenants fighting for takeovers, residents of community-controlled housing, and allies!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Come learn about community land trusts, and plan collective actions with other tenants fighting for takeovers, residents of community-controlled housing, and allies!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Reunión Comunitaria este martes 18 de noviembre de 6:30 PM a 8:30 PM en el Lower East Side.
Venga a aprender sobre cómo lograr propiedad comunitaria y como planear accion colectiva con otros miembros de la comunidad luchando por sus derechos. Habrá comida y bebidas.
Registrese aqui: buff.ly/mZDzdiL
Venga a aprender sobre cómo lograr propiedad comunitaria y como planear accion colectiva con otros miembros de la comunidad luchando por sus derechos. Habrá comida y bebidas.
Registrese aqui: buff.ly/mZDzdiL
November 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Reunión Comunitaria este martes 18 de noviembre de 6:30 PM a 8:30 PM en el Lower East Side.
Venga a aprender sobre cómo lograr propiedad comunitaria y como planear accion colectiva con otros miembros de la comunidad luchando por sus derechos. Habrá comida y bebidas.
Registrese aqui: buff.ly/mZDzdiL
Venga a aprender sobre cómo lograr propiedad comunitaria y como planear accion colectiva con otros miembros de la comunidad luchando por sus derechos. Habrá comida y bebidas.
Registrese aqui: buff.ly/mZDzdiL
Acompáñenos a cenar este acción de gracias. Estaremos sirviendo comida el jueves, 27 de noviembre, de 12 a 3 PM en la 593 Columbus Ave. ¡Todo mundo es bienvenido a comer!
November 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Acompáñenos a cenar este acción de gracias. Estaremos sirviendo comida el jueves, 27 de noviembre, de 12 a 3 PM en la 593 Columbus Ave. ¡Todo mundo es bienvenido a comer!
Join us this Thanksgiving for Holiday Meals at Goddard ! We'll be serving food Thursday, November 27th; 12PM - 3PM at 593 Columbus Ave.
All are welcome to dine in!
All are welcome to dine in!
November 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Join us this Thanksgiving for Holiday Meals at Goddard ! We'll be serving food Thursday, November 27th; 12PM - 3PM at 593 Columbus Ave.
All are welcome to dine in!
All are welcome to dine in!
Fordham University will be hosting a Community Theatre Performance at our Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center. Don’t miss this special performance exploring what it means to be part of a community.
Tuesday, November 18th; 3:30-5 PM; 250 W. 65t St.
Tuesday, November 18th; 3:30-5 PM; 250 W. 65t St.
November 8, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Fordham University will be hosting a Community Theatre Performance at our Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center. Don’t miss this special performance exploring what it means to be part of a community.
Tuesday, November 18th; 3:30-5 PM; 250 W. 65t St.
Tuesday, November 18th; 3:30-5 PM; 250 W. 65t St.
We’re at SOMOS! Here’s the whole crew minus our external affairs director, Winn Periyasamy: AVP for Youth Services Damion Samuels, #DegreesNYC Director LaKisha Williams, AVP for Aging Services Khristel Simmons, AVP for Social Services for Supportive Housing Michelle Sanderson …
November 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
We’re at SOMOS! Here’s the whole crew minus our external affairs director, Winn Periyasamy: AVP for Youth Services Damion Samuels, #DegreesNYC Director LaKisha Williams, AVP for Aging Services Khristel Simmons, AVP for Social Services for Supportive Housing Michelle Sanderson …
The Resource Center hosted its 2nd Annual 3Gen (3 Generations) Halloween Party with families from our Manhattanville and 140th St sites! Families collaborated on poster-sized collages showcasing their identities, interests, and traditions, celebrating what makes each unique!
November 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Resource Center hosted its 2nd Annual 3Gen (3 Generations) Halloween Party with families from our Manhattanville and 140th St sites! Families collaborated on poster-sized collages showcasing their identities, interests, and traditions, celebrating what makes each unique!
The spirit of San Juan Hill remains, and is celebrated. Check out how our Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center honored the neighborhood with art, joy, and creativity.
November 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The spirit of San Juan Hill remains, and is celebrated. Check out how our Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center honored the neighborhood with art, joy, and creativity.
This is how Goddard does spooky season! All across our sites there were costumes, parties, and even a haunted house! At its core, Halloween is just another reason for us to come together and find joy as a community.
#Halloween2025
#Halloween2025
November 2, 2025 at 3:45 AM
This is how Goddard does spooky season! All across our sites there were costumes, parties, and even a haunted house! At its core, Halloween is just another reason for us to come together and find joy as a community.
#Halloween2025
#Halloween2025
¡Venga a nuestra venta de artesanías y manualidades! El club de manualidades del centro de adultos mayores estará vendiendo playeras, bolsas, joyería, y artículos tejidos a mano el jueves, 13 de noviembre, de 9:30 a 2:30 en la 593 Columbus Ave.
Se acepta efectivo o Zelle.
Se acepta efectivo o Zelle.
October 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
¡Venga a nuestra venta de artesanías y manualidades! El club de manualidades del centro de adultos mayores estará vendiendo playeras, bolsas, joyería, y artículos tejidos a mano el jueves, 13 de noviembre, de 9:30 a 2:30 en la 593 Columbus Ave.
Se acepta efectivo o Zelle.
Se acepta efectivo o Zelle.
Get some unique artwork at our handmade craft sale! The Older Adult Center's Crafts Club will be selling T-shirts, bags, jewelry, and knitted and crochet items. Join us on Thursday, Nov 13th, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, at 593 Columbus Ave.
Cash or Zelle.
Cash or Zelle.
October 31, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Get some unique artwork at our handmade craft sale! The Older Adult Center's Crafts Club will be selling T-shirts, bags, jewelry, and knitted and crochet items. Join us on Thursday, Nov 13th, 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, at 593 Columbus Ave.
Cash or Zelle.
Cash or Zelle.
All forms of health are essential. Project SAFE will be hosting a Sexual Education Workshop at the Options Center tomorrow, Oct 23rd; 4:30pm-7pm
📍In-Person Location: Goddard Riverside Options Center 352 W 110th Street -Storefront
(You can also join via ZOOM)
📍In-Person Location: Goddard Riverside Options Center 352 W 110th Street -Storefront
(You can also join via ZOOM)
October 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
All forms of health are essential. Project SAFE will be hosting a Sexual Education Workshop at the Options Center tomorrow, Oct 23rd; 4:30pm-7pm
📍In-Person Location: Goddard Riverside Options Center 352 W 110th Street -Storefront
(You can also join via ZOOM)
📍In-Person Location: Goddard Riverside Options Center 352 W 110th Street -Storefront
(You can also join via ZOOM)
"Investing in People, Strengthening Community" are not just words, they are a mission that we strive for in every way. These are not numbers, these are people whose lives have been impacted by our work. Thank you so much for helping make all of this happen!
October 20, 2025 at 6:55 PM
"Investing in People, Strengthening Community" are not just words, they are a mission that we strive for in every way. These are not numbers, these are people whose lives have been impacted by our work. Thank you so much for helping make all of this happen!
Congratulations to our 2025 book prize winners!
"Copaganda" by @equalityalec.bsky.social won the Stephen Russo Book Prize for Social Justice and "Young Changemakers" by Stacy C. Bauer went home with the CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice.
#SocialJustice #Books
"Copaganda" by @equalityalec.bsky.social won the Stephen Russo Book Prize for Social Justice and "Young Changemakers" by Stacy C. Bauer went home with the CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice.
#SocialJustice #Books
October 17, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Congratulations to our 2025 book prize winners!
"Copaganda" by @equalityalec.bsky.social won the Stephen Russo Book Prize for Social Justice and "Young Changemakers" by Stacy C. Bauer went home with the CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice.
#SocialJustice #Books
"Copaganda" by @equalityalec.bsky.social won the Stephen Russo Book Prize for Social Justice and "Young Changemakers" by Stacy C. Bauer went home with the CBC Youth Book Prize for Social Justice.
#SocialJustice #Books
One of our Star Learning Center loves graphic novels. Beyond tutoring, this is the place for students to learn that reading and learning can also be fun. 📖 💕
"Graphic novels are not traditional literature, but that does not mean they are second-rate. Images are a way of writing."
--Marjane Satrapi
"Graphic novels are not traditional literature, but that does not mean they are second-rate. Images are a way of writing."
--Marjane Satrapi
October 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
One of our Star Learning Center loves graphic novels. Beyond tutoring, this is the place for students to learn that reading and learning can also be fun. 📖 💕
"Graphic novels are not traditional literature, but that does not mean they are second-rate. Images are a way of writing."
--Marjane Satrapi
"Graphic novels are not traditional literature, but that does not mean they are second-rate. Images are a way of writing."
--Marjane Satrapi
Love Your Street Day will be giving away daffodil bulbs tomorrow! 🌼🌼🌼
Monday, October 13 at 4:30-6PM @ the N/E Corner of Amsterdam Ave and W. 86th Street - Look for the table!
(First come, first serve! Bulbs will not be distributed before 4:30 PM)
Monday, October 13 at 4:30-6PM @ the N/E Corner of Amsterdam Ave and W. 86th Street - Look for the table!
(First come, first serve! Bulbs will not be distributed before 4:30 PM)
October 12, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Love Your Street Day will be giving away daffodil bulbs tomorrow! 🌼🌼🌼
Monday, October 13 at 4:30-6PM @ the N/E Corner of Amsterdam Ave and W. 86th Street - Look for the table!
(First come, first serve! Bulbs will not be distributed before 4:30 PM)
Monday, October 13 at 4:30-6PM @ the N/E Corner of Amsterdam Ave and W. 86th Street - Look for the table!
(First come, first serve! Bulbs will not be distributed before 4:30 PM)
Thank you, 316 West 95 LCC, Harper Collins Publishers, Stanley Heckman and Stone Takahara
October 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Thank you, 316 West 95 LCC, Harper Collins Publishers, Stanley Heckman and Stone Takahara