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October 2022
Renovations Bring a Cozy Feeling to 91st Street
Early Learning Center
A child naps while completely covered by a blanket while a sign in the background reads How Do You Feel and shows various faces a child can choose to express their emotion
From naptime to playtime, warm colors and plush child-sized furniture are creating a positive space for young learners. And expanded services are on the way!
Book Prizes Honor Two Powerful Works on Homelessness
As the number of unhoused people in New York City continues to rise, two books—one for children and one for adults—offer important perspective. Invisible Child and Sanctuary are our social justice book prize winners.
How Your Support Helps
Donations play a key role in powering our programs for the community at Goddard Riverside and the Isaacs Center! Here are just a few of the things your support enabled over the last year. Thanks to everyone who gave!
100% of Star tutoring students moved on to the next grade 1275 households assisted by the Resource Center 4290 meals delivered 93 percent of Options 2021-22 graduates completed their first year of college 52 people received their HS diploma or GED
301 people placed in temp or permanent employement 858 children provided with After School 80 interns placed and 49 college scholarships given 746 people placed in temp or permanent housing 2048 seniors received healthcare assistance
It's Never Been Easier to Write Your Estate Plan
A collage of photos of people of all ages with the tagline Invest in People Strengthen Community Entrust Your Legacy
National Estate Planning Awareness Week just ended—but it's still a great time to secure your legacy. Did you know you can write your estate plan for free using our trusted partner, FreeWill? This online platform empowers you to create a legally valid will or trust in about 20 minutes!
Instagram of the Month
All eyes were on candy-maker Kristin Worrall as she stirred a pot of caramel at our community Halloween party on Friday. Circus arts, face painting, ballet and martial arts were also part of the fun!