August 4th is National Night Out 2026! There will be free food, entertainment, and community resources from multiple organizations at Happy Warrior Playground! Tuesday, Aug 4th from 5-8 PM; on W. 99th St and Amsterdam Ave

Goddard Riverside will also be giving away FREE BACKPACKS 🎒 at our Isaacs Neighborhood Center for students K-12 on the UES! Aug 20 from 3 to 6 PM | 415 E 93rd St New York, NY RSVP encouraged, first come, first served while supplies last: goddard.org/2026Isaacs-Bag

Take the first step into the journey of your medical career. Our FREE Certified Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Technician course is currently enrolling. We offer free courses, uniforms, lunch, and other perks, but spots are limited https://tinyurl.com/EdWorforceCNA

Thank you to @governor.ny.gov , and CM @galeabrewer.bsky.social and AM @lindabrosenthal.bsky.social , for stopping by our Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center yesterday to speak to members. Connecting our members with their elected officials is a vital part to our mission in serving the community.

Learn how to preserve your home at the Homeowner Resource Fair. Hosted by a team of local officials and organizations, this community fair will help you with issues like deed theft and foreclosure prevention. Wednesday July 29 at 6 PM | 163 W. 125th St 2nd Fl Art Gallery

Learn how to cook amazing dishes by enrolling in our free culinary program! We have morning and evening classes with professionals dedicated to starting your career in the culinary world. Enroll by going to: https://form.jotform.com/221031481877051

No wonder the La Blast class at our Lincoln Square Older Adult Center is so popular! Taught by a professional dancer, it features high-energy music with moves that increase your strength and balance. Free for anyone 60 and over who joins the Older Adult Center!

Goddard Riverside is here to help with back to school! We will be giving out FREE BACKPACKS to students K-12 at our Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center! Join us on Aug 14 from 3-6 PM; 250 W 65th St. RSVP encouraged, first come, first served. Goddard.org/2026LSNC-Bag

You stay up late in the summer—and so do we! Young people are welcome at our Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center till 11 pm on weeknights for sports, arts, career prep, trips, games and more. Email riseteenprogram@goddard.org to sign up for free!

Check out our Education & Workforce open houses this month and start your new career path! July 17: 1792 1st Ave (Isaacs Center) July 31st: 250 West 65th St (Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center) Scan or go to: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/83e2Y6nRvD

Andrew is a tutor at our Star Learning Center. He’s been working with a student every week on reading and writing, and was proud when they wrote a poem for the program’s annual literary magazine 📝.

Goddard Riverside will have cooling centers on the UWS starting from Wed. 07/01/26 to Sun. 07/05/26. To find other cooling centers or for more information, call 311 or go to: https://finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters/

Learn how to cook amazing dishes by enrolling in our free culinary program! We have morning and evening classes with professionals dedicated to starting your career in the culinary world. Enroll by going to: https://form.jotform.com/221031481877051

It's not the Wild West, it's the Upper West! Thank you to Council Member Gale Brewer, @ebottcher.bsky.social , and Deputy Borough President Miesha Smith for stopping by our Early Childhood Education center on the UWS to say hi, and see how staff finds new ways to make learning fun.

Congratulations to all the students from our Options Center and Education & Workforce programs who were awarded their scholarships last night at our 2026 Scholarship Ceremony. As our president, Rod Jones, affirmed for you: "You are the generation that is at promise."

Check out the free classes at our Education & Workforce program offers young adults during our Open House! Come with questions and enjoy some refreshments and answers! Friday, July 17, 12-4 PM 1792 1st Ave, NY, NY 10128 RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/OpenHouseEdW For more info: EWInfo@goddard.org

We officially kicked off the summer with the Isaacs Community Carnival! We had food, we had games, and we had fun! Thank you to the staff, the volunteer, and all the elected officials who came by!

The NYC budget must be adopted by June 30. NYCBenefits — which helped 34,000 New Yorkers access food, housing & healthcare in FY25 — isn't in it. Tell @NYCCouncil and @MayorMamdani: restore $9.75M and baseline this program NOW. #SaveNYCBenefits

Goddard will be present at the 24th Annual NY Supportive Housing Conference. We're proud of Thacher Tiffany, Chief of Housing Development, and Michelle Sanderson, AVP of Social Services for Supportive Housing for their expertise

”Isaacs UN” at the Isaacs Older Adult Center is a new event series dedicated to presenting the wide variety of cultures that our staff belongs to. We have had Passover meals, Kimchi, Boricuan Vejigante masks, and Dominican food to rival a restaurant. And the best part? There's more to come!

Join us in singing the unsung by celebrating those who go out of their way to make their communities a better place. RSVP to join us for our Good Neighbor Awards on Monday, June 15th at 5:30 PM at 593 Columbus Ave, NY, NY 10024 Scan or go to: www.goddard.org/neighborcelebrationRSVP

At Manhattan DA @alvinbraggnyc’s Gun Violence Prevention Initiative announcement! We’re grateful for funding to hire young people at Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center this summer to spread positive activities, prevent violence and get support for their own education and development. @bradhoylman

Every year, Goddard Riverside gathers and celebrates volunteers and organizers who go out of their way to make their communities a better place. Reserve your spot for our Good Neighbor Awards: Mon, Jun 15 @ 5:30 PM; 593 Columbus Ave, NY. RSVP: www.goddard.org/neighborcelebrationsRVSP

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to the Isaacs Center Community Day! Wednesday, June 10th from 12 to 5 PM at 415 E 93rd St, NY, NY! There will be games, activities, food and more completely free! RSVP is encouraged but not needed! Scan or go to: www.goddard.org/IC26CommunityDay

Goddard Riverside joined Housing Justice for All and many others for Mayor Mamdani's housing plan announcement: Block by Block. We are excited to work with City Hall and fellow providers to ensure that New Yorker have access to the housing they need and deserve.

Come to our Health Fair on the UES! Enjoy screenings, games, food and raffles. It all goes down at one of our two @isaacscenternyc.bsky.social Beacon programs on May 30 at PS 198, 1700 Third Ave (between 95th and 96th).

Thanks to candidates @stephanieruskay.bsky.social and @elinorthrup.bsky.social, as well as moderator @jccoltin.bsky.social of @cityandstateny.bsky.social for joining us for a State Assembly candidate forum earlier this week! Watch it here: vimeo.com/1190165887?f...

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In-kind donations are item donations that can make a difference to our community. Help our children and youth by providing them directly with what they need. Scan the QR code to see our Amazon Wishlist or go to: https://a.co/08DDRJI9

Goddard Riverside recently hosted its 2026 Staff Summit. Goddard staff gathered to learn what it means to live the brand on a day full of panels, discussions, and networking.

Join us for Assembly District 69's Candidate Forum happening at Goddard Riverside. Be a part of the conversation as candidates answer questions on key issues in the community. Tuesday, May 5th from 6-8 PM; 593 Columbus Ave RSVP strongly encouraged Scan or go to: Goddard.org/candidateforum