The GO Project believes that sustained, individualized, and responsive academic intervention, beginning in the early elementary years, is the most effective pathway to closing achievement gaps for New York City public school students. Through year-round, holistic, and partnership-based out-of-school time programming, GO equips K-8 students with the confidence and skills to make academic gains, perform at or above grade level, enroll in high-performing middle and high schools, and graduate on time. Founded in 1968, the GO Project has grown from a group of dedicated volunteers serving 30 students on the Lower East Side into a $3 million organization creating equal opportunity for more than 700 students citywide. 

Yield Giving Selects GO As an Awardee

We are thrilled to share that GO Project was selected as an awardee of the Yield Giving Open Call.

GO was selected from among 6,353 applications from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico after a process of multiple levels of review, feedback, and diligence involving peer applicants and an external Evaluation Panel.

We are so grateful for the recognition of GO Project's impactful model. This transformational gift will allow us to strategically plan for growth and dramatically expand our year-round academic and social-emotional support for even more New York City public school students and their families.

Your partnership and support has fueled GO Project’s impact with our NYC students and families and we look forward to continuing our work together in this next stage of growth.

Learn more about the Yield Giving Open Call here.

 

Join Us at Our Annual Spring Benefit! 

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Support the GO Project Journey this Giving Season

In 2024, hundreds of New York City public school students will enroll in GO Project in Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade, so they can have the opportunity for a high-quality education and achieve academic success in 6th, 7th, 8th grade and beyond. The opportunity is possible because of GO Project supporters, who care about equity for our city's students. Make your annual gift today. 


Family Book Fair


On the last day of program this December, students were treated to a selection of books to take home with them over winter break! A special thanks to Select Equity Group, Kuvare Asset Management, and all of our generous book donors for helping to build our students' home libraries.


GO School Volunteer and Job Opportunities 


Are you looking to organize a group community service day for your employees? GO Project needs volunteer support on Saturdays mornings from 9:30 - 12 noon. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  to book your group! If you are interested in an ongoing individual volunteer committment, learn more about the opportunity here. Are you looking to join the GO community as a Head Teacher or other role. Check out all of our open positions and apply today!

YLC Fall Cocktail Masquerade


The GO Project Young Leadership Council (YLC) hosted its signature Fall Cocktail Party at the Bowery Hotel on Thursday night, October 26, raising $100,000 for GO programming! The fall masquerade brought together more than 300 young professionals to celebrate GO and the impact it has on New York City public school students, like Giovanna: "GO Project will always represent a family and community that will always have the best humans you could ask for." View the night's picture gallery.

In Loving Memory


The GO Project community mourns the loss of Kavion Brown Godfrey. Kavion attended GO for eight years, graduated from the program in May, and had just begun his freshman year at East Side Community High School. This past April, he shared the stage with his brothers at our Spring Benefit. Kavion was a bright star, big brother, loving son, mentor, and friend. He will be missed dearly. GO Project has set up a GoFundMe for the Godfrey Family. Please consider a contribution.

Host-Site School Fall Fests


Our Grace Church School and Berkeley Carroll School communities celebrated the start of GO School in their schools with fun Fall Fests, spreading the word on GO Project and enjoying some donuts and cider in the process. Thank you to all of our parent volunteers!

GO School Prep with Rothschild & Co.


Employee volunteers from Rothschild & Co. gave their time and organizing skills to help us prepare for the opening of GO School classrooms on October 21. Volunteers assembled classroom supply bins for each of our Head Teachers and created a warm and welcoming print and copy room! Talent. 


Gayle Villani Named 2023 Power Player in Education


What an honor for GO Project's Executive Director, Gayle Villani, to be named as one of the 2023 Power Players in Education by PoliticsNY and amNYMetro. The list recognizes leaders who are guiding New York's evolving educational landscape and the students within it to a bright future, including nonprofit directors, policymakers, and higher ed presidents. View Gayle's selection and the entire 2023 Power Players in Education list. 


Alumni Workforce Initiative: Giovanna Gordon

A new recruit for our Alumni Workforce Initiative, Giovanna returned to GO this summer as a Teaching Assistant after attending GO Project from 3rd through 8th Grade. Currently a business major at Pace University, Giovanna says she's now considering a career in education after her summer experience!

GO Summer Success


Summer learning slide? More like summer learning surge! Students excelled with their academic goals over GO Summer 2023, with nearly two-thirds growing a month or more in reading and more than half showing growth in math. Just as impressive, the majority of GO students made significant SEL gains, especially with their ability to engage authentically. Check out all the learning fun of GO Summer 2023. 

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