December 2020
Our Community Thrives on Compassion.
Give Now for a Stronger and Kinder New York!
This has been a year full of emotion and uncertainty. We have all been forced to slow down and rewire the way we live. While the way the world operates has changed, this year has given everyone more opportunity to exercise compassion. This has especially been true at Goddard, and with your help we can continue to lead with compassion.

There’s still time to make an online donation this year! Please consider making a generous year-end donation to help New Yorkers in need during these uncertain times.
Volunteers needed for Christmas meal deliveries!

Help bring a happy holiday to Upper West Siders by delivering festive meals! We also welcome donations of cookies and Fresh Direct bags. Email ekennedy@goddard.org to donate or click below to sign up for deliveries.
Celebrate the Holidays with our Young People's Chorus

The Young People's Chorus of NYC is a world-renowned musical group—and Goddard is home to one of just two YPC community choruses in the whole city. Join our choristers and the entire complement of 500-plus young performers for a two-night online holiday special!
Helping your Child—and Yourself—Cope with COVID Trauma

Marina Fradera went to our Head Start program as a child. She has vivid memories of her favorite book and how much she loved making art. She still spends her days in children's classrooms—but as a trauma specialist, she's helping them get through tough times. Check out her advice for adults and children on handing pandemic stresses.
Goddard's advocacy director, Larry Wood, testified to lawmakers this week on the urgent need for more transitional and supportive housing to fight homelessness. He urged the Assembly to "look at creative ways of raising the money to acquire and renovate" space.