In hard times, its not enough to just look for the good in the world. We need to actively be the good, starting in our own community. For over seventy years, Goodman Community Center has striven to be a force for good, strengthening lives and securing futures.
How Goodman is good for our community?
Feeding our community
We welcome hundreds of families to our food pantry and provide nourishing meals for older adults, children in our programs and Meals on Wheels recipients.
Helping raise resilient children & youth
We provide high-quality childcare, after-school and summer programs for kids from preschool through middle school. Our TEENworks program offers mentorship and supportive employment opportunities for high school youth. *START Literacy Initiative addresses the literacy crisis with in-depth tutoring.
Honoring older adults
Our older adult program promotes healthy aging and creates community through educational programs, social events and weekday lunches.
Connecting the community
We provide a safe and beautiful “third space” for Madison’s east side to host significant gatherings, meetings and celebrations. We publish Eastside News, a free community newspaper, now in its 101st year.
As a community center, GCC is created by and for the community. Get involved and learn how you can be the good.
Learn What’s Good – Subscribe
Sign up to receive What’s Good at Goodman, our monthly e-mail newsletter featuring inspiring stories from our programs, interesting upcoming events, and volunteer opportunities.
Do Good – Volunteer at GCC
From program kitchens, to reading tutors, to older adult activity leaders, the work of Goodman is made possible by hundreds of caring volunteers who give their time to do good in our community. See current opportunities and sign up to volunteer.
Sustain the Good – Donate to GCC
GCC is a nonprofit organization primarily supported by generous donations from the community. Make a gift today, or create a recurring monthly gift to build the long-term support that GCC needs to thrive.
Photos by GCC staff, ilana natasha photography, SV Heart Photography and Dutcher Photography
Celebrate the Good
Be the Good: Stories of Community & Resilience
Thursday, April 24, 6 pm
You’re invited to GCC’s third annual Be the Good storytelling event and fundraiser. This year, we'll be focusing on stories of resilience while engaging the power of sustainable monthly donations. There will also be some fun surprises that you won't want to miss!
Sponsor Be the Good 2025
If your business or organization is interested in sponsoring our Be the Good event, contact Meghan Johnson, info below. Click here to view our sponsorship levels.
For more information about Be the Good, contact:
Meghan Johnson
Community Partnerships & Events Manager
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