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Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center
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The Isaacs Center is a non-profit, multi-service organization located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan focused on the needs of children and low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth, and aging New Yorkers, includin
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We are concluding our Days of Compassion with Leila, participant of our recently opened Manhattanville Resource Center. With the office right within her development, Leila has tapped into what it means to bring her community together.
You can check out this, and all our stories, at: buff.ly/0wQhKJ4
December 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Our Days of Compassion continue as we highlight the importance of helping. Meet Ian, one of the people working closely with our ACT mobile mental health team.
Check back each day for new stories: Goddard.org/daysofcompassion
Banner of our fifth day of compassion, featuring Ian who is a participant of our ACT Team. Photo of Ian along with QR code and link at the bottom.
December 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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It’s Day 4 of our Days of Compassion Week—a time to highlight the rippling effects of kindness. Meet Kenya, who is now thriving and seeks to make the world a better place for her community.
Check back each day for new stories: Goddard.org/daysofcompassion
Banner for day 4 of our Days of Compassion with the story of Kenya from our Stephan Russo Residence. Photo of Kenya with a QR code and link at the bottom.
December 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Our Days of Compassion continues as we celebrate members of our community who are doing great things. Meet Odalys, whose scholarship and training in our Culinary Arts program has helped open new doors for her.
Check back each day for new stories: Goddard.org/daysofcompassion
Days of Compassion Day 3 Story: Odalys from our culinary training program. Photo of Odalys with a QR code and link at the bottom.
December 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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We are ending the year with a Week of Compassion to celebrate how small acts of compassion can make a world of difference. Meet Kathleen, who found the specialist she needed through the Isaacs Center.
Check back each day for new stories: Goddard.org/daysofcompassion
Banner for Day 2 of our Week of Compassion with the story of Kathleen, a member of the Isaacs Center Older Adult Program. Photo of Kathleen along with a QR code and link at the bottom.
December 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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With 2025 wrapping up, we are celebrating the people in our community whose stories reflect the compassion and work we do every day of the year.
Day 1: Meet Petiri, who grew up going to our West Side Beacon After School!
Check back each day for new stories: Goddard.org/daysofcompassion
Banner for Day 1 of Days of Compassion at Goddard Riverside with a photo of Petiri R., a QR code., a link, and his story.
December 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Wishing you warmth, joy, and peace. We're so grateful that you're part of our community. Thank you for making our holidays bright.

From Goddard Riverside and the Isaacs Center: happy holidays and a wonderful new year! ❄️ ❄️ ☃️
Graphic of a holiday card with snow in a park and a city in the distance. Captions: Goddard riverside would like to wish you Happy Holidays! We're grateful to be part of your community!
December 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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We're thrilled that our president, Rod Jones, has been named a Nonprofit Power Player for the second year in a row! Thanks @cityandstateny.bsky.social and PoliticsNY. Read more about Rod in this short interview. politicsny.com/power-lists/...
Design to announce nonprofit power player, Roderick Jones, President of Goddard Riverside with his photo
December 20, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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¡Acompáñenos a nuestra cena navideña! Goddard Riverside estará sirviendo comida para el público de 12 a 3 PM el Jueves 25 de diciembre en la 593 Columbus Ave (entre la calle 88 y la avenida Columbus). Todos están invitados a comer y pasar tiempo como comunidad.
Anuncio de cenas navideñas en Goddard Riverside. Letras: Acompanenos a nuestra cena esta navidad. Jueves, 25 de diciembre. 12 a 3 PM. La fila empieza a las 11. Todos son bienvenidos.
December 15, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Join us for a Christmas dinner at Goddard Riverside! We will be serving meals from 12 PM - 3 PM on Thursday, December 25 at 593 Columbus Ave (between 88th St and Columbus Ave). Everyone is welcome to come eat a meal and gather as a community.
Flyer full of christmas decorations for the Goddard Riverside holiday meals Christmas dinner. Captions: Join us for christmas dinner. Thursday December 25 2025. 12 to 3 PM. Line starts at 11. All are welcome.
December 15, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Hey Ed Workforce Alumni, our Open Mic Night is this Night from 6-8 PM. Come through and enjoy a chill night of talent and networking!
RSVP via: buff.ly/Pcl48WD
Flyer for Alumni open mic night on December 12th, 6 to 8 PM. 1792 1st Ave. New York, New York 10128 QR code to scan for RSVP.
December 10, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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Thanks @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social and @hscny.bsky.social for standing up for nonprofits! Reforms like these are crucial to our financial stability. www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...
Opinion: City leaders must continue the work to protect and strengthen NYC’s nonprofits
For years, nonprofits have suffered from a complex municipal contracting and payment system that has made their work unnecessarily difficult.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Don’t miss a very informative session from the Alzheimer’s Association happening at the older adult center (415 E 93rd St) next Wednesday, December 10th from 1:30 - 2:30 PM.
Flyer for Alzheimer’s association presentation with an illustration of an older adult and caretaker. Text: Join us for an informative and compassionate presentation on Alzheimer’s disease where we’ll explore early signs, risk factors, caregiving tips, and available community resources. Together we can build understanding, reduce stigma, and empower families facing Alzheimer’s. Wednesday December 10th 1:30 to 2:30 PM
December 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Calling all Education & Workforce students and alumni! Join us for our Open Mic Night Friday, Dec 12th, from 6-8 PM. Bring your best talent and hang out with other alums with some light refreshments.
RSVP via: buff.ly/Pcl48WD
Flyer for Alumni open mic night on December 12th, 6 to 8 PM. 1792 1st Ave. New York, New York 10128 QR code to scan for RSVP.
December 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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#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
Photo of woman holding a sign saying "Promises don't pay bills" Text saying: Governor Hochul: Sign S.7 0 0 1 / A 7 6 1 6 now Hashtag: Fair Contracts Now
December 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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We're making great progress on our #TurkeyTuesday goal but we've still got a ways to go! Can you help get us over the line?
A fundraising thermometer showing $20,059 raised out of $25,000
December 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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Fight hunger in our community! Support our Holiday Meals—and our food programs all year round. goddard.org/holiday/?utm...
#TurkeyTuesday $30 provides 4 fresh hot meals of turkey, dressing, gravy, and all the trimmings. $60 provides a turkey big enough to feed 15 people. $100 provides 12 homebound older adults with a delicious hot meal. Donate or create a crowdfunding page at www.goddard.org/turkeytuesday
December 2, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help this past Thanksgiving 🦃
It's because of you that the Isaacs Center is able to get a Thanksgiving dinner to so many people ❤️❤️❤️
Volunteers preparing meals Holiday volunteers about to deliver meals Message on the board thanking volunteers
December 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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Help with heating bills "is available for New Yorkers who own or rent their homes, including for people who pay for their heat as part of their rent." gothamist.com/news/help-wi...
Help with NY residents' energy bills finally coming in December, after shutdown delays
Here's how you can get help avoiding a utility shutoff or getting your power back on.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Join us for a holiday cookie decorating party! Freshly cookies will be provided for decorating by none other than our Culinary program at Education & Workforce.
Wednesday, Dec 10th @ 5 PM
91 Claremont Ave, NY, NY 10027
Only $8 per person
Scan the QR code or go to: buff.ly/lnjGfOV
Holiday Cookie Decorating Party
Chef Diego leads a delicious fresh-baked cookie decorating demonstration and workshop event. All supplies included with registration.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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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...
Flyer for tenant takeover gathering
November 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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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.

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November 13, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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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!
Poster de cena de acción de gracias en Goddard Riverside con una ilustración de un pavo. Anuncia que la comida es de 12 a 3 PM pero la fila empieza a las 11.
November 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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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!
Holiday Meals flyer. Join us for thanksgiving dinner. Thursday November 27, 2025. 12 to 3. 593 Columbus Avenue at 88th street new York, new York. 1 meal per person. Like opens at 11.
November 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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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.
Flyer promoting Community Theatre Performance at Goddard on Tuesday November 18th from 3:30-5 P M; 250 West 65t Street.
November 8, 2025 at 12:01 AM