May 2020

Why we're calling on the city to restore funding for the Summer Youth Employment Programs and summer camps—and how you can help.

When masks and hand sanitizer had to be carried up the stairs in 36 NYCHA walkups, Goddard staffers provided the muscle. It was just the latest evolution of a partnership that's supporting NYCHA tenants to advocate for better conditions.
We're hosting a lively conversation Wednesday evening with Maria Russo, co-author of How to Raise a Reader and former children's book editor at the New York Times! Get evidence-based suggestions on how to support the children in your life to love reading, and trade tips with your fellow parents.

Our companion event for kids is called Story Exploring and will help children discover the elements of a story—and create their own! Sign up for either or both events below.
With help from our board, our staff and many of you reading this, we broke all our #GivingTuesday records, raising more than $40,000 for our COVID-19 relief efforts! Huge thanks to everyone who pitched in. If you missed your chance, you can still give here: goddard.org/givingtuesdaynow .
When a resident of our Phelps House older adult housing couldn't get a groomer in due to COVID-19, social service aide Wanda Valentin sprang to the rescue! She used an empty apartment to safely bathe Bobby the dog. Thank you Wanda and all of our housing staff for overcoming extremely challenging circumstances in recent months to continue delivering the highest standard of service to all our residents!