The GO Project provides year-round academic, social-emotional, and family support to New York City public school students from under-resourced communities. Through a combination of after-school, summer, and family engagement programming, GO helps students build the skills and confidence needed to succeed in school and beyond.
GO partners with public schools, independent schools, families, and community stakeholders to provide high-quality instruction and individualized academic support. Its model is designed to address opportunity gaps early and sustain support throughout a student’s educational journey.
Heckscher Foundation funding supports GO’s Year-Round Learning program, which combines academic intervention, tutoring, enrichment, and social-emotional development to improve student outcomes and prevent learning loss. Heckscher catalyzed many supports now integrated into its regular programming, including literacy and math interventions.
During the 2025–26 school year, GO served 742 students and is on track to serve 825 students by Summer 2026. In October 2025, the organization expanded its reach by launching a new program site at The Packer Collegiate Institute in Brooklyn, increasing access to year-round academic and social-emotional support for additional students and families.
GO students continue to demonstrate strong academic outcomes. During the 2025–26 school year, 93% of students in grades K–8 maintained or increased proficiency in literacy and math, surpassing the organization’s goal of 85%.