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The Goodman Community Center is a busy place! Read on below for a glimpse of the wonderful things happening here.

Tips for older adults to stay cool during the summer

July 17, 2023

People age 65 years or older are more prone to heat-related health problems.

Older Adults, Eastside News Stories

This group of summer interns will work primarily with Goodman's middle schoolers.

Goodman Community Center pilots internship program

July 13, 2023

Young adults age 19-26 will work with middle schoolers, explore career options.

Lussier LOFT Middle School, Eastside News Stories

From the Desk of Letesha Nelson

July 13, 2023

Summer is in full swing at Goodman, and we're planning ahead for the school year with our annual backpack drive.

Letesha Letters, Letesha Nelson

Julian Sanchez has been studying French cuisine both at Goodman and through an internship with Cadre. Learning some of these basic skills now, like making crepes, will help him test into higher classes when he attends the Culinary Institute of America.

Hungry for success

July 5, 2023

Julian Sanchez, who found his passion for cooking through Goodman's TEENworks program, will be headed to New York to receive culinary training.

Lussier LOFT High School, Eastside News Stories, TEENworks

"Synapses and Mentalectrica" - At the Ballweg Gallery in July 2023

June 30, 2023

Tom Geis' July exhibit looks to to capture visually those contact moments between brain cells.

Eastside News Stories, At the Center, Ballweg Gallery

From the Desk of Letesha Nelson

June 22, 2023

In the latest Goodman newsletter, reflecting on Juneteenth and gearing up for summer at Goodman.

Letesha Letters, Letesha Nelson

Two high school seniors who are in Goodman programming will graduate June 9. Read their profile.

Spotlight on two graduating Goodman teens

June 7, 2023

A pair of high schoolers, Madison East's Greta Craemer-Meihsner and Madison La Follette's Thomas Tatus, who have been longtime, dedicated participants graduate June 9.

Lussier LOFT High School, Eastside News Stories, TEENworks, Teens

"Altered Worlds" - At the Ballweg Gallery in June 2023

June 1, 2023

Gail McCoy's June exhibit features intricate collages made from altered paper.

Eastside News Stories, At the Center, Ballweg Gallery

Zippy Lube makes specialty doughnuts.

Zippy Lube’s food will make you race to the north side for fried chicken and doughnuts

May 31, 2023

Former auto garage now serves fresh coffee and doughnuts, as well as hand-breaded chicken.

Eastside News Stories, Neighborhood News

Let's Cook Quinoa Bowls Together

May 26, 2023

The second in-person cooking demo had everyone keen on quinoa.

Older Adults

From the Desk of Letesha Nelson

May 25, 2023

What happens when a wheel wears out? A community comes together.

Letesha Letters, Letesha Nelson

Volunteer Spotlight: Kadjata Bah

May 23, 2023

Get to know Kadjata, Goodman volunteer and 2023 Wisconsin youth journalist of the year.

Volunteers