It’s June, which means it’s graduation time here at GOSO! This year the students in our GOSOEd school have really thrived in the classroom and are graduating with high school diplomas!
In Their Own Words: Tim R. Celebrates One Year at Littleneck Outpost
How did you connect with GOSO? My cousin inspired me. He came to GOSO a few years ago, they helped him get a job, and
Drive Change as a Member of GOSO’s Board
GOSO’s Board Members are some of our most valuable volunteers. They share a deep commitment to improving opportunities for at-risk and legal system involved individuals. Board Members have the opportunity to share their experience and expertise, as well as provide support to the organization through financial gifts, in-kind contributions, and cultivating individuals and organizations to support GOSO’s important mission.
In Their Own Words: Marvin B.
I grew up in Harlem; it’s where I went to school, played basketball, all of that. At a young age, I got caught up in things that led me to Rikers Island when I was 16 years old. When I came out after 1 year there, I was working towards doing something good with my life, and then I got caught up in a different situation that wasn’t my fault. Everyone that I knew was arrested. That’s when I went to prison upstate, where I spent 25 months.
GOSOGives: Gardening with Concrete Safaris!
We hope you’ve been following along with our GOSOGives projects since we launched the program in January! GOSO participants and volunteers have engaged with and supported their communities through a variety of service projects in our area. It’s a great way for participants and volunteers to work side-by-side, on a peer level, to foster connections. These enriching experiences have taught GOSO Guys invaluable skills, including teamwork, leadership, philanthropy and more.
GOSO Participants Take the Stage with Opening Act
GOSO’s office is constantly abuzz with participants sharing their music with each other, writing short stories, performing poetry and spoken word, comedy routines — you
GOSOCorp Summer Kick-Off: Bowling with Cubist
Over the next few months, our GOSOCorp program will be bringing a packed lineup of fun and meaningful activities with our fantastic network of corporate partners. What better way to kick off this exciting season, than with a trip to the bowling alley?!
In Their Own Words: Isaiah S.
What brought you to GOSO? I wasn’t doing anything with my life. I was on this path of being what I perceived as a failure
It’s LIT! GOSO Launches Peer Mentorship Program: Leaders In Training
GOSO participants are learning to lead. Through our new Leaders-In-Training (LIT) Program, our participants are developing critical capacities for community-building, conflict resolution, mentorship and other
Hoops Against Violence 2019: Raising Awareness about Gun Violence Prevention in East Harlem
On May 11th, GOSO’s partner organization, Stand Against Violence East Harlem (SAVE) hosted its second Hoops Against Violence community basketball tournament at the Johnson Community Center in East Harlem. This event brings the community together to raise awareness of gun violence prevention.