GOSO “Grows” with Google

On April 8th, 2019, Getting Out and Staying Out participants attended Google’s first day of educational workshops at the new Grow with Google NYC Learning Center in the heart of Chelsea. Our Action Board member, Tasia, connected GOSO to this resource.

GOSO guys paint with mentors

GOSO Paints!

Practicing the arts can be calming, restorative, therapeutic, and fun! All of the above were in the cards last Saturday when 3 GOSO guys and 3 mentors went to XXX to paint and feel inspired.

GOSO employee spotlight featured

GOSOWorks Employer Partner Spotlight: Madison Square Park Conservancy

Employment is one of GOSO’s fundamental “Three E’s”: Education, Employment, and Emotional Well-Being. Our robust employment program, GOSOWorks, connects our participants with internship opportunities with over 70 employer partners across New York City. The Internship2Employment model consists of a three-month paid internship (GOSO subsidizes the wages), which can turn into a full-time employment opportunity.

Read, Watch, Listen in 2019

New year; new resolutions! In 2019, we’re resolving to seek out new, informed sources to educate ourselves on the progress of criminal justice reform efforts here in our City and beyond. Knowledge is power, and here are the podcasts, books and films playing in our ears and on our screens, and taking up residence on our bookshelves.