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Goodman Community Center

Off to a great start

Little ones in preschool and 4-K develop important life skills through play.

Working Class Catering

Hire our youth to cater your next event.

Strong. Smart. Bold.

Girls across Madison are becoming confident young women in Girls Inc.

All in the family

We don't just serve the child, we serve the whole family.

Featured Programs

People from all walks of life and all ages come for programs and services that make their lives — and our community — stronger.

Thanksgiving Basket Drive

For the last 33 years, we've provided families with Thanksgiving groceries. Our goal is 4,000 this year, and we need your help to pull it off. GET INVOLVED

A Smart Way to Give

If you're over 70, a gift from your IRA is a savvy way to make an impact on your community. LEARN MORE

Meet Our New Executive Director

Letesha Nelson joined the Goodman Center as our CEO / Executive Director on Jan. 25 of this year. LEARN MORE ABOUT LETESHA

Beautiful Spaces for Any Event

From bridal showers to the big day, book clubs to corporate meetings. We have just the room for your next event. LEARN MORE

Older Adult Programming

We're slowly bringing in-person activities for older adults back to the Goodman Center. Bingo and euchre are back! SEE WHAT ELSE IS NEW

Eastside News – discover what's in it for you

Learn about programs, resources and activities at the Center + uber-local happenings and ideas from the neighborhood. READ THE LATEST ISSUE

An East Side Album

A unique collection of photos and stories that tie past to present on Madison's east side. Get your copy today. LEARN MORE

Thanksgiving Basket Drive

For the last 33 years, we've provided families with Thanksgiving groceries. Our goal is 4,000 this year, and we need your help to pull it off. GET INVOLVED Learn More

A Smart Way to Give

If you're over 70, a gift from your IRA is a savvy way to make an impact on your community. LEARN MORE Learn More

Meet Our New Executive Director

Letesha Nelson joined the Goodman Center as our CEO / Executive Director on Jan. 25 of this year. LEARN MORE ABOUT LETESHA Learn More

Beautiful Spaces for Any Event

From bridal showers to the big day, book clubs to corporate meetings. We have just the room for your next event. LEARN MORE Learn More

Older Adult Programming

We're slowly bringing in-person activities for older adults back to the Goodman Center. Bingo and euchre are back! SEE WHAT ELSE IS NEW Learn More

Eastside News

Discover what's in it for you. Learn about programs, resources and activities at the Center + uber-local happenings and ideas from the neighborhood. READ THE LATEST ISSUE Learn More

An East Side Album

A unique collection of photos and stories that tie past to present on Madison's east side. Get your copy today. LEARN MORE Learn More

Stories

Martina, mother

2015-09-08, 14:21

This place has helped us...different programs, dance. My son's in basketball. They help with food pantry when we're low on food. It just makes quite a bit of difference when you're a single parent and they have support groups.

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