In response to the rising xenophobia, hatred and violence aimed at Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders, Riis Settlement is outraged and deeply saddened. We are proud to count many members of New York’s large AAPI population among our diverse community as we work together to achieve our mission.
For Riis Settlement, Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to reflect on the year’s work and give thanks to all those who have given so much to help make that work possible.
The past six months have been unprecedented to say the least. Like everybody else, our agency and the communities we serve have faced numerous challenges.
In the beginning of the year, Riis Settlement was selected for an award from the NYC Complete Count Fund to join a citywide effort to
Riis Settlement mourns the recent passing of former board member Andrew Kirby. Andrew served on the Riis board for many years and was deeply committed
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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.
