Created by the community, for the community
The Goodman Center has been here for over 70 years, and — with you in our corner — will be around for another 70 and more! The center serves people ages 3 to 103 through programs for children and youth, older adult activities and meals, a food pantry, a fitness center, a community newspaper, event spaces and more.
Community Chat: Meet GCC's New President, Chris Talton
The public is invited to join Goodman Community Center for two casual gatherings to meet our new president, Chris Talton. Please join us for light refreshments and conversation.
Tuesday, May 19 at 5:30 pm
Thursday, May 21 at 9:00 am
Eastside News Cover Story
Rick Dahms
TEENworks gets teens working
Goodman Community Center’s employment program skill trains while letting high school teens be themselves.
By August Halbach, GCC digital marketing specialist
What does a high school employment program like TEENworks, with a central pillar of catering, kitchen preparation and youth leadership and role modeling, offer a student down the path to be a neonatal intensive care unit nurse? All it takes is a few hours spent with TEENworks youth to see what brings students like Brown back to GCC year after year.
Through multiple conversations with youth and staff from TEENworks and GCC, a few things became abundantly clear about the youth employment program. TEENworks is a space where teens are allowed to be themselves in every flaw and power imaginable, and receive the support and flexibility that comes with trusting adult relationships.
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Nikki N Photography
Host your event in the heart of Atwood!
Large or small, casual or dressed up – GCC's events team is ready to help make your time here special.
LEARN MOREThe Latest Goodman News
Severe weather safety tips
Severe weather is common in Wisconsin during the summer months. Weather blogger Scott Rippe offers some safety tips.
Older Adults, Eastside News Stories, Guest Blogger, At the Center
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Ba Lao fuses Asian cuisine with Wisconsin favorites
Ba Lao, the second establishment from the owners of Ahan, opened as an overflow space for those waiting for a table at Ahan.
Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News
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Goodman Menders keep on sewing
This volunteer group of sewers could use more help fixing community items.
Volunteers, Eastside News Stories, At the Center
Read StoryFor more information about the Goodman Community Center, or if you just want to get in touch, contact:
Chris Talton
President
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