Agency-Wide Events
A Legacy Honored
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
August 31, 2016
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
Interested in a career in computer programming? Learn more about this opportunity at an upcoming info session on May 26 from 6:00 PM to 7:00
On November 14, 2015, Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement hosted its most anticipated event of the year: the Citibank-sponsored 10th Annual Fall Family Feast. Hundreds
On December 11, 2015, Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement was featured in a New York Times article titled “Mobilizing Voters in New York’s Housing Projects”,
(L-R) Bob Cummings and former Riis Settlement board member Anne Gorski LoBue at the 125th Anniversary Gala in 2014. Photo: Tina Buckman Riis Settlement suffered
(L-R) New York City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer and Riis Settlement Executive Director Christopher Hanway. Photo: Tina Buckman On November 12, 2015, Jacob
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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.
