Getting Out and Staying Out partners with legal-system involved individuals on a journey of education, employment, and emotional well-being. #GOSONYC

New York, NY
Joined June 2013
Today at GOSO, our participants connected with successful professionals in the entertainment industry who shared their journeys and how they got where they are today. We had inspiring conversations about how to make a meaningful impact doing what you love.
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Restorative Justice has made a lasting footprint in GOSO programming! This month we celebrate the completion of our 7th Junior Circle Keepers (JCK) cohort, a space where our young people come together to share, listen, and work through their feelings. 1/3
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This cohort made strides in building relationships, growing comfortable with one another and practicing active listening. One habit they built: Responding to a peer's share w/ a simple "Thank you for sharing" instead of jumping in with advice. Small practice, big impact. 💛 2/3
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To mark the milestone, the group went to see School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play on Broadway, and they had an amazing time! Congratulations to our Junior Circle Keepers. We're so proud of you! 3/3
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At GOSO we’re proud to celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latino communities that make our community stronger. #HispanicHeritageMonth month from GOSO!🎉💙 1/2
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Our participants have been celebrating the diversity in the Hispanic community; learning about trailblazers like Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and building their very own bodega right here at GOSO. From food to family, culture, community — there's much to celebrate! 2/2
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"It's one of those shows where the more you talk about it and reflect on what was being said, the more you appreciate it. It sparked some great conversations and gave our young people something meaningful to think about." — Pat, Program Manager
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☝️ Reflections from our team after our participants saw "America, Who Hurt You,?" live! 🎭 Thanks to all who gave to give our participants access to art and the opportunity to see this play. Special thank you to Board Member Reginald Andre!💙
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GOSO retweeted
From culinary training for refugees to career pathways for young New Yorkers, these organizations are building a better New York every single day. Thank you to Andromeda Community Initiative, @rhookinitiative, @BridgeStreetDev, NY PACE, @EmmasTorch, and @GOSONYC.
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GOSO retweeted
How do you make New York better? 🗽We spoke with recent ABNY Foundation grantees at our Spirit of ABNY Awards to hear how funding raised from the evening helped them make an impact in their community thanks to the ABNY Foundation's grantmaking program.
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Thanks to our partners @HaggarCo, our participants can now show up feeling like their best selves. Thanks, Haggar, for helping our young people step into their futures with confidence! Read more about our @HaggarCo partnership. conta.cc/4rECTwz
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GOSO's Yenia Vasquez is being honored this year by @CityAndStateNY for her unwavering work supervising our clinical, education, reentry and career programs. Learn more: gosonyc.org/19817-2/
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We're grateful for her contributions every day building brighter futures for our participants, and to all the other leaders and professionals on this year's list working to make our city a more fair, equitable, and thriving metropolis.
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This past Sunday, GOSO's SAVE team proudly participated in the 56th Annual African American Parade! Our team had the honor of representing GOSO while walking alongside Deputy Mayor Renita Francois from the Office of Community Safety. 1/3
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It was a meaningful opportunity to stand together, celebrate our community, and show our commitment to building safer, stronger neighborhoods. We were also grateful to capture a special moment with @SenatorCCleare. 2/3
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We are proud to be part of such an important community tradition and grateful for everyone who came together to make the day special. ❤️🖤 3/3
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GOSO's proud to be a 2026 Taco Bell Foundation Community Grants recipient to support our Career Services program, GOSOWorks, which equips young New Yorkers with the tools, skills, knowledge, and self-awareness to build viable careers. loom.ly/zAXdUPM
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Our vision — a world where neither a person's race nor contact with the legal system determines their future — isn't possible without partners like Taco Bell Foundation.
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Before a GOSO participant ever steps into an internship, they complete career readiness training in the classroom, covering everything from communication to workplace etiquette, as you see here. 1/4
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The program meets participants based on their immediate needs and level of work experience, so those who aren't quite ready for the workforce yet still have a path forward, not a closed door. 3/4
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Many of our partners find that hosting a GOSO participant is one of the most meaningful things they do all year. Interested in becoming an employer partner? Email [email protected]. 4/4
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