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Goddard Riverside
@goddardriverside.bsky.social
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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.
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We loved hosting these @fordham.edu students, and our young people and older adult members really enjoyed the performance! now.fordham.edu/campus-and-c...
Students Learn About Theater as a Tool for Social Justice
A Fordham course shows students how to view theater through a social justice lens and become socially engaged artists in their communities.
now.fordham.edu
December 9, 2025 at 8:31 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.
www.cityandstateny.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Glad to be w/ @goddardriverside.bsky.social alongside @neweconomyproject.bsky.social & other incredible tenant leaders & community groups on this hopefully last push for COPA passage. More via lead sponsor @sandynurse.bsky.social & David Jones, @cssnyorg.bsky.social : citylimits.org/opinion-new-...
Opinion: New York’s Opportunity for Community Ownership - City Limits
"Passing the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA) in 2025 would send a clear message: city policies must shift power back to tenants and communities, not bolster investors trying to price them...
citylimits.org
December 5, 2025 at 5:41 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 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
Two people pose for a selfie, one holding a yellow sign that says PASS COPA A crowd gathers around a tenants' rights banner
December 4, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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We're doing great on our #TurkeyTuesday goal but we're not there yet—can you help us get across the finish line?
A fundraising thermometer showing $20,059 raised of a $25,000 goal
December 2, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Give to support our Holiday Meals for the community—and our hunger-fighting programs all year round! goddard.org/holiday/?utm...
#TurkeyTuesday Your donation goes to work right away! $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 12:48 PM
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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! ❤️❤️ ❤️
Boy dressed as turkey holding holiday meals deliveries Volunteers preparing bread Volunteers packing meals List of holiday meals sponsors
December 1, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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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
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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.
gothamist.com
November 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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#GivingTuesday is almost here! Support our Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for the community—and our hunger-fighting programs all year round. goddard.org/turkeytuesda...
Infographic promoting #TurkeyTuesday donations for Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center. Header reads “Your donation goes to work right away!” Three donation options are shown: $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. Below is a plate with turkey, vegetables, and a slice of pie, flanked by a fork and knife. Text at the bottom says “Donate or Create your own Crowdfunding Page at www.goddard.org/turkeytuesday.”
November 26, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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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...
Preview of article with photo of cookies
November 25, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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Thank you to the Goddard Riverside Law Project director, Dan Evans, for his testimony at the NYC Council's Right to Counsel hearing, chaired by Oversight and Investigations Chair Gale Brewer
www.youtube.com/live/GCpOLZp...
NYCCouncil: "Oversight - Right to Counsel in Housing Court"
Hosted by the Committee on Oversight and Investigations. Streamed live from Hearing Room 3 at 250 Broadway on October 30, 2025.
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:10 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.
www.eventbrite.com
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 12:19 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.

Registrese aqui: buff.ly/mZDzdiL
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 12:19 AM
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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 …
Six people pose for a photo in front of a wall hanging
November 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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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!
Girl dressed as a horror prom queen Family presenting their collages Little girl playing with Halloween decoration
November 7, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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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
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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
The group at Isaacs posing for a photo Photo of Education & Workforce members posing in costumes Volunteer and student posing with pumpkins Top Clubhouse member and staff painting pumpkins
November 2, 2025 at 3:45 AM
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¡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.
Anuncio de una feria de manualidades y artes. Jueves 13 de noviembre, de 9:30 A M a 2:30 P M en la 593 Columbus Avenue
October 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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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.
Flyer for craft sale on Thursday November 13th at 593 Columbus Ave, from 9:30 A M to 2:30 P M.
October 31, 2025 at 2:05 PM