Program News
Every day Good Shepherd makes a difference in someone’s life. Our work is multi-faceted and always evolving to best meet the needs of our participants and the communities in which we work. The stories featured below will keep you updated on our new programs, the activities and accomplishments of existing programs, and tell you more about the many ways in which we work toward our goal to provide young people and their families with a safe passage to self-sufficiency.
18th Annual Domestic Violence Vigil Remembers Those Lost and Honors Survivors
On October 14, staff of The Safe Homes Project (SHP) gathered with volunteers, participants, supporters, and community members to light 20 candles in memory of those who died as a result of domestic violence this past year in Brooklyn at its Domestic Violence Remembrance Vigil. more
End of Summer Show at PS/MS 15 & 291 Summer Camp
Youth at our PS/MS 15 & 291 summer camp entered the magical world of Walt Disney for their annual end-of-summer show. The show, which took place at the school on August 19th, was the culmination of the seven week summer camp which served 75 youth. more
GSS Youth Attend NYFC Vocational Conference
For many young people, a beautiful, sunny day right after school lets out for the summer might be cause to relax at the beach or park. But for 21 young people from Good Shepherd's out-of-home care programs, it was time to invest in themselves and their futures by attending a special vocational conference, Job Today: Finding and Keeping the Job You Want!, organized by New Yorkers for Children, a GSS funder. more
Barclays Capital Teaches Financial Planning to MS118 Youth
In many ways Dan and Julie could be considered an average American family; with two small children and a modest double income, their money questions are typical and shared by many young families: should they start a college savings account for the kids or increase their retirement contributions or emergency savings? So, they turned to their financial advisors for guidance. What's not so typical about this familiar scenario is that their financial advisors are in the eighth grade. more
GSS Youth Celebrate National Volunteer Month
At Good Shepherd Services we believe that teaching youth the importance of giving back to their communities is crucial not only to their development but ultimately to their success as thriving members of society. Over the course of April, our young people have extended their hands and made a difference in communities throughout New York City and around the world. more
I Caught You! – at PS 79 and MS 447
As anyone who's read the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books knows, middle school can be a tough time. more
