Every year, Riis Settlement helps dozens of local youth gain valuable work experience through the Department of Youth and Community Development’s Summer Youth Employment
Historically, residents of Queensbridge Houses have long dealt with the plague of violence. It has affected community members both directly and indirectly and, although it
“Giving voice to people who were not heard from before is the greatest challenge and the greatest reward” This past September, Riis Settlement said
The Riis Settlement Immigrant Services program provides English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes to almost 350 immigrants on a yearly basis. Each academic
On December 14th, Riis’ Senior Services program celebrated a wonderful milestone: the graduation of its inaugural technology class. The program, which ran throughout the fall,
Elizabeth McQueen Esplanade When Elizabeth McQueen passed in February of this year, not only did we lose a long-serving board member and supporter of Riis
The success of any organization is largely hinged upon its employees and the level of dedication and commitment that they bring to the cause at
The Riis Settlement community center has served as the social and cultural epicenter of the Queensbridge community for decades. The programs and services that
On Friday, March 4th, Riis Settlement hosted its annual multicultural fair at the Queensbridge community center. The event, titled Passport: A celebration of Cultures and
Thanks to the efforts of City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer, local community leaders, and concerned residents, the much-needed and long-awaited renovation project at our
Volunteers are a crucial part of the success and growth of many non-profit organizations and Riis Settlement is no exception. In the past year, 721
This past February, Riis Settlement lost another great friend and champion, Elizabeth McQueen. Elizabeth served on the Riis Settlement Board of Directors for over twenty-two
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The mission of Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is to build and strengthen underserved communities in western Queens and to act as a catalyst for change.
