GOSO Co-Founder, President, and CEO Mark L. Goldsmith was delighted to join host Danny Tisdale on his podcast, The Danny Tisdale Show. The two spoke about Mr. Goldsmith’s years of working as an executive in the cosmetic industry, how that experience shaped his approach to working with young men at Rikers Island, and the principles on which Getting Out & Staying Out (GOSO) came to be founded.
Last night GOSO staff members and clients were joined by community leaders, partner organizations and education stakeholders for the grand opening of GOSO’s new Education Center at 1400 Fifth Avenue in Harlem.
Roses are red, violets are blue… it’s that time of year and GOSO needs YOU! Join us as we show our love and support for
GOSO is thrilled to be included among the Community Network of NBA Voices, the NBA’s initiative to address social injustice, promote inclusion, uplift voices and
Every year, GOSO hosts a holiday party to honor all our of clients’ hard work and dedication to the program! This event is always one
JOB TITLE: Director of Rikers Island Reentry Services RESPONSIBILITIES: Placement will be on Rikers Island. Ability to travel to Rikers 4-5 days a week is
The value of education to our Guys is immeasurable … but the cost to build this Education Center is real: $100,000. We looking to our most committed supporters — we’re looking to you — to help us make this happen. This season, will you make a donation to GOSO and help us hit the half-way mark — $50,000 raised before the end of 2017?
Last week, GOSO Guys past and present, SAVE Cure Violence leadership, criminal justice reform colleagues and the Harlem community gathered for a Town Hall. Featured
The Stargate Theatre Company is a program housed within Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC) in New York. Stargate is focused on “giving voice” to youth who are facing the challenges of poverty, trauma, and involvement in the criminal justice system. During the summer season, their full-time program offers paid positions to these young people, to come and learn how to write, direct, and act in their own stage productions. This not only leads to expanded creativity, but also to improved self-confidence, communication, and critical thinking, and helps develop workforce-readiness.
The GOSO office was abuzz last week as we celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday with all of those who make GOSO go ’round! Over 60 people were in attendance including GOSO guys, staff, board members, plus a couple of our cherished volunteers for good measure!