Goodman Community Center

We strengthen lives and secure futures – with your help!

The Goodman Center has been here for our community for nearly 70 years, and with you in our corner, we'll be around for another 70 (and then some!). We serve people ages 3 to 103 with our children and youth programs, older adult activities and meals, food pantry, fitness center, event spaces and more. Take a look around and see what we're all about, and then get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.

Kids in orange jerseys play in the Goodman Center splash pad.

The Splash Pad is Open

Our splash pad is currently open Monday through Friday. Due to maintenance and staffing issues, it is closed on the weekends.

Goodman Announces Living Wage Initiative

As of June 25, all adult staff at the Goodman Center are getting paid at least $20/hour! Goodman CEO Letesha Nelson made this announcement on July 18. She said, "It's time to take care of the people who take care of our community."

The Evolving Role of Donors: An Evening with Vu Le

Join nationally known social justice advocate and nonprofit blogger Vu Le on Sept. 20 and learn how equity and justice are tied to love and legacy.

Eastside News Cover Story

A youth from Goodman Community Center's TEENworks program heads to the prestigious Culinary Institute of America.

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Hungry for success

Julian Sanchez found his passion for cooking through Goodman’s TEENworks program

By Amie Hoag, GCC director of communications and annual giving

Julian Sanchez is an exceptional young man who worked hard to finish high school early, thanks to the five extra credits he earned by working in the GCC’s TEENworks program. While working in TEENworks, he developed a passion for cooking and now has been accepted to the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York.

“TEENworks is one of the only jobs (for teens) where you’re going to gain valuable skills and meet people who can help you succeed in what you want to do,” Sanchez said.