We are looking for volunteers to assist with our English for Speakers of Other Languages program! If you are interested, please click here to apply: www.riissettlement.org/volunteer/ #volunteer #communityservices #riissettlement #nonprofit

This summer, Riis Academy teens explored Denmark through our Danish Exchange Program—and came home with memories to last a lifetime. Take a look at their adventure! This holiday season, please make a gift to help us create more once-in-a-lifetime moments for our youth. Donate using the link below⬇️

#Nonprofit holiday wish list 🎁 ✔ Support workers ✔ Strengthen communities ✔ Fix the nonprofit contracting system @governor.ny.gov, your signature on S.7001 / A.7616 can help make that all real! Sign today! #StandWithNonprofits

Your voice matters in making Queens more connected & accessible! Join NYC DOT in Astoria on 12/8 for the next public workshop on the Queens Waterfront Greenway. Share feedback on potential routes for the western portion, spanning from Gantry Plaza to Bowery Bay. Register at the link below!

You're invited to our Perinatal Mental Health Workshop on Monday, 12/8 at 5 pm. If you're interested, please call Maria Rocha at the number above. We can't wait to see you there! #pregnancy #newparent #communityservices #riissettlement

Community starts here. From weekly food distributions to cultural events, our Community Engagement program strengthens connections across Queensbridge & beyond. Click here to donate & help us carry this vital work into 2026! donatenow.networkforgood.org/RiisSettleme... #community #givingtuesday

[Part 2 of 3] Big dreams start here. From after-school smiles to spelling bee trophies, our Children, Youth & Family Services help more than 1,200 families thrive. 💙 Click here to donate and help us carry this vital work into 2026! donatenow.networkforgood.org/RiisSettleme... #youth #givingtuesday

This Giving Tuesday, we're highlighting the programs your generosity supports—starting with Older Adult Services. From fitness classes & cultural outings to daily meals & nursing care, your support helps more than 400 older adults stay active, connected, and thriving.

World AIDS Day is dedicated to raising awareness to those living with HIV and AIDS, and remembering all we have lost. We will continue to provide our neighbors with solidarity, compassion, and hope.

We gave away 100 free turkeys to our community at our turkey distribution! Thank you to our sponsor, Plaxall, and our Older Adult Services staff for hosting. From Riis to you, we hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving! #thanksgiving #queensbridge #riissettlement

For 18 years, our Fall Family Feast has brought our community together—and this year was no different. 1,200 meals served to families throughout Queensbridge, Ravenswood, and our home-bound neighbors! None of this would have been possible without our amazing sponsors⬇

My team also attended to share information about Participatory Budgeting, including idea collection and next steps in the process. (2/2)

I was happy to once again partner with Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement for their 18th Annual Fall Family Feast. It warms my heart to sponsor this event every year and make Thanksgiving special for our neighbors with hot, delicious meals. (1/2)

Our executive director, Christopher Hanway, joined community leaders from around the world at the IFS100 & Locality Convention in the UK this week, where he delivered a plenary speech on behalf of Riis, highlighting our Astoria Love Family Enrichment Center (FEC) and its resident-driven model.

We're thrilled to share that the Astoria Love Family Enrichment Center (FEC) is officially open! Over 350 community members joined us Saturday for an incredible celebration featuring live performances by a Mexican folklore group, henna painting, raffle prizes, delicious food, and so much more! #fec

Happy Native American Heritage Month! Use these lessons, activities, and videos to learn about indigenous culture, history, and heritage. sharemylesson.com/collections/...

Join us at our Queensbridge Community Center or our Ravenswood Cornerstone Center for a delicious free Thanksgiving family dinner on Saturday, November 15! Enjoy the feast with good music and wonderful company. All are welcome—we hope to see you there! #riissettlement #queensbridge #thanksgiving

America’s story is an immigrant story. One of resilience, hope, and belonging. 🗽 This #NationalImmigrantsDay, we honor the strength and stories that shape our communities and our country’s future.

Shout-out to our Riis Academy– #Queensbridge participant, Johan, for doing an amazing job on #GMA! Johan joined other young chefs from The Sylvia Center in NY for a baking segment w/ Carla Hall. As always, thanks to The Sylvia Center for inspiring our kids! www.goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/c...

Riis is seeking #volunteers to help make our 18th Annual Fall Family Feast a success next month! Your support is important & appreciated, whether you can help prep food, set up, serve, or clean up. If you’re interested, please email us at [email protected]. We can’t wait to see you there!

We have partnered with the Maurer Foundation to provide you with a free informative workshop for breast health awareness on Thursday, 10/2 at 5:30 pm in our Queensbridge Community Center. We hope to see you there! #riissettlement #breasthealthawareness #freeworkshop #fyp #queensbridge

This week, we celebrated #NationalOlderAdultCenterDay with an open house featuring lively music, delicious food, and free giveaways! Alongside the Queens Public Library and The Floating Hospital, we shared valuable resources and information about services available to our older adult community.

We’re continuing our celebration of National Senior Center Month by highlighting the amazing work of our older adult participants! They recently beautified the garden space near our center—showing just how much care and pride they bring to the neighborhood. #riissettlement #olderadults #fyp

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉

In honor of National Senior Center Month, we’re celebrating all the things that make our center thrive! Our #OlderAdult participants led Riis Academy #youth in an intergenerational gardening session, planting native species in our #Queensbridge garden. We can’t wait to watch everything grow!

📚✨#MondayMotivation: " The more you #read, the more things you will know. The more you #learn, the more #places you’ll go"~#DrSeuss 💡 📖 Happy #WorldLiteracyDay! 🌍 Some #places to go: www.earth-changers.com/sustainable-... #Bookcase in #CostaRica🏖️ Where would you read & love to go?🗺📍

Yesterday, we were thrilled to see so many of you at our School Supply Giveaway in Queensbridge! We had a blast helping youth get ready for the school year—w/ photo booth fun, plenty of ice cream, & smiles all around. A huge thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, & all who made this event so special!

Join us at our Queensbridge Community Center on Tuesday for a Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway! Stop by starting at 4 PM to pick up free backpacks and school supplies, while supplies last. We look forward to seeing you and your family there! #backtoschool #riissettlement #queensbridge

Join us at our Queensbridge Community Center on Tuesday for a Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway! Stop by starting at 4 PM to pick up free backpacks and school supplies, while supplies last. We look forward to seeing you and your family there! #backtoschool #riissettlement #queensbridge

We are hosting a Community Baby Shower at 5 pm on Thursday, August 21! This event is in partnership with Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. For Queensbridge residents only. RSVP required! ➡️ queensbp.nyc.gov/rsvp @nychealthy.bsky.social @floatinghospital.bsky.social #queensbridge

We’re proud to support the call to reclaim Queensbridge Baby Park. For too long, this space and other public sites in LIC have been fenced off and inaccessible. It’s time to return it to the community as a public open space. Sign the petition: bit.ly/qbbabypark

We are seeking volunteers to assist us with our School Supply Giveaway on Tuesday, August 26! Click here to apply: www.riissettlement.org/volunteer/si... or email [email protected] to sign up. #riissettlement #volunteer #queensbridge

We’re proud to support the call to reclaim Queensbridge Baby Park. For too long, this space and other public sites in LIC have been fenced off and inaccessible. It’s time to return it to the community as a public open space. Sign the petition: bit.ly/qbbabypark

Enjoy free performances from our youth, older adult participants, and more! Click here to RSVP or learn more: queensborodancefestival.org/calendar/#ev... We hope to see you there! #riissettlement #freeevent #queens #dance

On Tuesday, we hosted one of our bi-weekly clothing distributions in Queensbridge. We're grateful to both our volunteers & staff who make these distributions possible. We're seeking volunteers for upcoming dates: 8/5 & 8/19. Click the link in our bio for more info! #nyc #volunteer #riissettlement

Our ESOL Conversation Partner Program pairs volunteer tutors w/ English learners for one-on-one support. Ximena has been working w/ volunteer tutor Amy & shared how much the experience has helped her improve her English communication skills. Volunteer with us! www.riissettlement.org/volunteer/

Participants in our Danish Exchange Program had an unforgettable week in Denmark! With beautiful weather and plenty of adventure, Riis youth explored the rich history and culture of our founder Jacob A. Riis’ homeland. Read more about their journey here: www.riissettlement.org/danish-excha...

Today, our Older Adult Center was filled with celebration for Juneteenth. We also enjoyed a beautiful performance from our participants, who are also part of the Su Casa Performing Arts class. Happy Juneteenth! #riissettlement #olderadultservices #riissettlement #queensbridge #juneteenth

Participants from Riis’ Older Adult Center and NNORC joined hundreds of advocates & older adults to demand fully funded older adult services from City Hall. They were joined by @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social , chair of the council committee on aging. #AgeStrongNYC #investinaging @liveonny.bsky.social

Our NNORC participants had an amazing weekend visiting D.C. & Maryland! They explored museums, shopped at Arundel Mills, and dined out!. We love seeing our participants make lasting memories and have such a great time! #riissettlement #olderadultservices #queensbridge

The @nyccec.bsky.social has entered the Voting Phase of NYC’s citywide #ParticipatoryBudgeting process! It’s time to vote for #ThePeoplesMoney 💰! You decide how to spend millions of 🗽NYC’s budget: on.nyc.gov/pb. Make sure to enter "RIIS" as the partner code! #riissettlement

How should Queens spend #ThePeoplesMoney? ALL New Yorkers 11 and older can decide. VOTE in NYC’s citywide participatory budgeting process: on.nyc.gov/pb or through the link in our bio. Make sure to enter "RIIS" as the partner code! @nyccec.bsky.social

Our college supply deadline has been EXTENDED to July 7! Sign up through the link in our bio to give our Ravenswood students a kick-start in their college journey. #riissettlement #college #ravenswood #youthservices

Our Riis Academy Danish Exchange participants visited the Danish Consulate of NY last week to gear up for their upcoming adventure to Denmark! They got an intro to Danish culture, customs, and what to expect when they arrive. The youth will spend a week exploring Ribe—the birthplace of our founder,

Our FY24 Annual Report is here! With the support of our incredible community, we grew programs, launched a bold five-year strategic plan, and made a deeper impact in western Queens. Check out the highlights and stories that shaped the year here: www.riissettlement.org/annual-repor...

We must ensure that our city’s youth receive the ESSENTIAL programming they deserve! We are calling on @NYCMayor to increase funding to afterschool programs this year. To join this fight, click here: tinyurl.com/ymxp4ahw #InvestAfter3pm #FundAfterschool #riissettlement

The Board, staff, volunteers, and participants of Riis Settlement join the Queensbridge Community in mourning this precious young life taken away far, far too soon.

Support our Ravenswood students who are heading off to college! Sign up through the link in our bio to help give them a kick-start for their exciting new journey as a future college grad.🎓 #riissettlement #college #ravenswood #youthservices

The voting phase of #ThePeoplesMoney - NYC's citywide participatory budgeting process is officially open! All New Yorkers 11+, regardless of immigration status, can decide what projects to fund with $4 million from the city budget. Click the link in our bio to vote online now! @nyccec.bsky.social

We're offering a FREE 8-week soccer program for ages 11-14 w/ @newyorkcityfc.com at our QB center! No experience needed. Scan the QR code or click the link in our bio to register. For questions, contact Ms. Veronica Franklin: 718-784-7447 ext. 136 or [email protected] #nycfc #queensbridge