GOOD SHEPHERD SERVICES

Connecting vulnerable NYC youth to family, school and community to ensure safe passage to self-sufficiency

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

GSS Board Member Isaac Mizrahi Wins Big!

Good Shepherd board member Isaac Mizrahi recently matched wits with Alex Trebek and a host of other celebrities in the Jeopardy! Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational Tournament.  more

Residential Youth Create “Art of the City”

Youth from throughout Good Shepherd Services' residential programs gathered together at an event to celebrate "The Art of the City." more

Bronx Beacon Hosts an International Food Festival

Bronx Beacon participants traveled the world without taking a transatlantic flight at the Beacon's annual International Food Festival with the help of volunteers from New York Life.  more

Congressman Crowley visits CS 102 Arts Academy

On April 19th, US Congressman Joseph Crowley paid a special visit to students at our Arts Academy at CS 102 in the Bronx. While there, the Congressman was treated to a brilliant show of talent as students showcased their music, ballet dance and artwork. The Arts Academy infuses arts instruction into both the regular school day and the after-school program.

Other Announcements

Listen to a podcast featuring Sr. Paulette

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.

Calling Employers!

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

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Success Story

Nekisha

Nekisha is a busy young woman-a full-time student in her junior year at New York City Technical College with a 3.5 GPA while holding down a job as a paralegal at a Brooklyn law firm.  Today, she is actively pursuing her dream of becoming a lawyer, but just five years ago, she wasn't sure if she would even graduate from high school. more

Accomplishments

GSS Takes Top Management Award

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


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