We strengthen lives in our community

In fulfilling its mission, the Center facilitates a community atmosphere; identifies and responds to community needs; collaborates with individuals and other agencies to provide help; promotes recreational and cultural events; and creates and coordinates meeting space, programs, information and services that reflect the community's ethnic and economic diversity.

The Goodman Community Center is a 501-C3 nonprofit organization. In keeping with our mission, we:

• Help build a sense of community among neighborhood residents
• Provide opportunities for social activities, education, social development and nourishment to at-risk children
• Provide opportunities for social activities, education, social development, and nourishment to older adults
• Provide short-term emergency food relief
• Organize and sponsor community events for education, socializing and celebration
• Organize and offer volunteer opportunities
• Help community groups organize and seek assistance from government officials, businesses and social service agencies
• Provide space for individuals and groups to meet, learn and celebrate
• Provide information about community issues, people and events
• Refer people requesting assistance to appropriate individuals and agencies