A huge thank you to everyone who made our Little Ones Essentials Distribution possible! Our Pregnancy and New Parent Program hosted several distributions throughout July, providing families with essential items to support their health, safety, and well-being.

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday at the Queensbridge Community Center for our World Cup Final Watch Party! We had an amazing time cheering on the match, enjoying great food, and celebrating with our community. Congratulations to all of our raffle and giveaway winners!

Queensbridge Family Day was a joyous event that could not have been possible without the leadership of dedicated RA president Corinne Haynes and organizations like @riis-settlement.bsky.social, Urban Upbound, and NYC Kids Rise. I was proud to join @sengonzalezny.bsky.social in honoring Corinne!

We are offering something every day from 7/6 - 8/28 for youth and young adults, including fitness workshops, basketball activities, and various games. If you are 14-24 yrs old, join us for our NYCHA Teen Expansion Program at the Riis Queensbridge Community Center.

🏆 We were ecstatic to host the semifinals watch party at our Astoria Love FEC yesterday! The afternoon was filled with raffles and giveaways. Attendees had a chance to win NYCFC jerseys, soccer balls, and tickets to the next game. Around 50 people enjoyed the game together, with food for everyone.

Thanks to ABNY's World Cup for All Community Grant Program, we will be hosting watch parties at select Riis Settlement sites! 🏆Our first watch party will take place on Tuesday, July 14, at our Astoria Love Enrichment Center for the semifinals beginning at 2:30 pm.

This June was one to remember! Our Older Adult Services enjoyed a trip to Broadway's Cats: The Jellicle Ball, a Juneteenth celebration, & a performance in Queensbridge highlighting the importance of health & wellness. Stay tuned for what's next in OAS this summer! #queensbridge #olderadults

We welcome you and your little ones to join us on June 24th at 4 pm in front of our Queensbridge Community Center for a Little Ones Essentials Distribution, where all items will be available for free while supplies last. See you there! #riissettlement #queensbridge #nyc #family #community #free

It was wonderful to celebrate with you all at American Brass on Wednesday, June 3, for our Annual Spring Benefit, where we honored Paula Kirby, Managing Director of Plaxall LICProperties, and @cmjuliewon.bsky.social for their outstanding contributions to Riis and our community.

Congratulations to our Assistant Director for ESOL, Ashley Bunk, on completing the Literacy Assistance Center’s 2026 Literacy & Justice Leadership Institute! Over the past 10 months, Ashley and a cohort of adult education professionals developed action projects to advance literacy and justice in

We were honored to have our ED, Chris Hanway, represent Riis in the pitch round at the Consulates General of Denmark and Norway's event, Sport Drives Social Change: Nordic & Global Perspectives, yesterday.

Happy Pride Month from the UFT! June was chosen to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride in remembrance of the June 28, 1969, Stonewall uprising. This month we honor LGBTQ+ history makers of the labor and education movement in NYC and beyond 🌈 To join the UFT Pride Committee go to: https://bit.ly/3RrZzSG

There’s still time to make your voice heard! Vote in #ThePeoplesMoney and help shape what local projects get funded in your borough. Use partner code "RIIS" and cast your ballot at on.nyc.gov/pb 🔗 @nyccec.bsky.social

Join us this Saturday at LIC Springs! We will be on Block 2, between 48th Avenue and 49th Avenue on Vernon Boulevard; we hope to see you all there. #riissettlement #licsprings

Your voice matters in making Queens more connected and accessible! Join NYC DOT at our Queensbridge community center on 5/28 for the next public workshop on the Queens Waterfront Greenway.

I had a wonderful time visiting Ravenswood this past weekend to enjoy @riis-settlement.bsky.social's Spring Arts Festival. 🌷 I read beautiful poetry written by immigrant children, admired art by PS.166 students, enjoyed a dance performance, and even joined attendees on the dance floor! ☺️

It’s simple: equal work deserves equal wages. Despite this, nonprofit human services workers earn 30% less than City workers for the same job. We’re rallying for @mayor.nyc.gov and @council.nyc.gov to change this. Pass Int 0452 to close the pay gap and advance true #JustPay for our workforce!

Join us on Sat., May 16, for the Queens Family Re-Entry Forum in our Queensbridge Community Center. This community forum supports successful re-entry, connecting participants to uplifting resources. Let’s come together in support of our communities. @nycyouth.bsky.social #Reentry #Queens

Join us for our Spring Arts Festival! All are welcome; we hope to see you there! #riissettlement #ravenswood #spring #festival

The ballot is live. The choice is yours. Vote in The People’s Money and help decide how public funding is spent in your community. It only takes a few minutes — use Partner Code: RIIS and vote through the link in our bio or at on.nyc.gov/pb now! 🔗 @nyccec.bsky.social

Our NNORC program celebrated Mother's Day on Saturday with a luncheon and special guests, @sengonzalezny.bsky.social and @dianaforqueens.com, who joined in on the festivities.

It was a pleasure to speak with so many wonderful mothers at @riis-settlement.bsky.social's Mother's Day Luncheon on Saturday! Mothers are the backbone of our communities, and we have a duty to honor their labor, not just with flowers, but full rights for us and our children.

Spring cleaning? We got you! Donate your summer clothes to our Immigrant Services office, and we will redistribute them through our clothing drives. #springcleaning #riissettlement #donate

Riis Academy hosted its 4th Annual Spelling Bee on April 15th, featuring impressive competition and amazing team support for one another! Each of the contestants was cheered on by their peers, and everyone displayed great talent as they entered the stage.

We were honored to welcome Assembly Member Diana Moreno @dianaforqueens.com to Queensbridge last Friday, where she learned about our programs, met with our staff, & connected with participants.

On Friday, I toured @riis-settlement.bsky.social, a longtime cornerstone of our community in western Queens. I met with their team and @unhny.bsky.social staff to discuss legislative priorities, funding needs, and opportunities for future collaboration, and even briefly joined a salsa class!

As we continue celebrating #NationalVolunteerMonth, we are delighted to spotlight the volunteers who dedicate their time to distributing meals weekly at our Queensbridge Community Center.

April is #NationalVolunteerMonth, & we are excited to shout out our amazing volunteers who consistently dedicate their time! We're grateful for the impact of our Eid Celebration volunteers last month. They ensured the event ran smoothly and efficiently, while bringing joy to our community. #eid

Join us on Wednesday, June 3, for our annual Spring Benefit as we celebrate our recent work and honor this year’s awardees: Paula Kirby, recipient of the Riis Legacy Award, and @cmjuliewon.bsky.social, recipient of the Riis Neighborhood Builder Award.

Happy #NationalVolunteerMonth! Are you interested in volunteering with us? Click here to apply for our ESL Registrar positions: www.riissettlement.org/volunteer/ We hope to see you there! #volunteer #ESL #riissettlement