Please read on for the latest news about Good Shepherd's programs, events, and activities. To view all of our recent news stories please click here.
Over 250 guests joined Isaac Mizrahi and Good Shepherd Services on April 25th for the 3rd annual Spring Party. The event raised over $400,000 in support of our work with NYC children, youth, and families! Thank you to everyone who so generously supported the evening and a special thanks to the event planning committee: Isaac Mizrahi, Richard Desroche, Danielle Walker, Arlene Cruz, and Talbott Simonds.
Nine students stood proudly at the Bronx Lifelink graduation celebration on May 24th, enthusiastically receiving their gifts and commendations, with the knowledge that they are part of the largest Lifelink graduating class to date. more
On Friday, May 17th, over 150 youth who participate in 18 of Good Shepherd Services' school-based programs gathered at the Trinity Church in lower Manhattan for the third annual Youth Summit, a signature GSS youth-led and youth-centered event. more
Not many twelve and thirteen year-olds want to spend their free time after school in a math class with extra homework. But for thirteen middle school students from our after-school program at MS118, this was exactly how they wanted to spent their Monday afternoons when they signed up to take part in a five week financial literacy workshop offered by volunteers from High Water Women. more
As part of the Philanthropy New York’s THOUGHT LEADER series, Good Shepherd Services Executive Director Sister Paulette LoMonaco recently joined Robert Egger, Executive Director of the DC Central Kitchen, and author of Begging For Change to discuss the current state of national and local social service nonprofits and how they are coping with numerous budget cuts and how they will move forward. To listen to the synopsis of the program, click here.
Get extra help and make a real difference in the life of a young person! Our young people are ready to work 5 to 15 hours a week in supported internships at no cost to you. more
Iman, Groundwork for Success
As a senior at the High School for Legal Studies in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Iman was sure of one thing –going away for college. A long-time resident of East New York, Brooklyn, she was eager to explore a different atmosphere and figure out what it meant to be on her own.
GSS wins 2007 New York Times Company Excellence Award for overall management excellence in inaugural year of prestigious, new initiative for New York City area nonprofits. more
Watch our video Success is Right There in Front of Us to find out more about our impact on vulnerable adolescents. more
Watch our Belonging video to find out more about how Good Shepherd helps children and youth belong by creating strong connections to family, school and the community. more
Watch our video featuring the stories of three of our alumni -how they came to be a part of Good Shepherd Services, what their experiences were as participants, and where they are today. more
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