Volunteer - Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement Open Volunteer Positions Welcome to our Volunteer Page! Thank you for your interest in working with us to benefit greater Western Queens. Below is a list of volunteer opportunities that are currently ...

If you are interested in volunteering with Riis, click here to see current openings: www.riissettlement.org/volunteer/

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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

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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!
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Volunteer - Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement Open Volunteer Positions Welcome to our Volunteer Page! Thank you for your interest in working with us to benefit greater Western Queens. Below is a list of volunteer opportunities that are currently ...

Visit our volunteer page and check out our open volunteer positions: www.riissettlement.org/volunteer/ #riissettlement #volunteering

This #NationalVolunteerMonth, we're celebrating our wonderful Riis volunteers and highlighting our open volunteer roles! We are grateful to all of those who dedicate their time to uplifting our community through our events, such as the clothing distributions this winter.

Thank you to our Danish visitors for a wonderful morning— we wish you an adventurous and memorable time exploring New York City! #riissettlement #denmark #queensbridge

We were delighted to welcome students and staff from Ribe Katedralskole to Queensbridge on Friday! As the longstanding partner school for our Danish Exchange Program, they joined us for a tour of our center and helped serve lunch to our older adult community members.

Last week, we were thrilled to welcome Annika Svensson and Eva Kjer Hansen from AskovFonden — a social welfare organization based in Copenhagen — for a tour of our Queensbridge headquarters! It was a wonderful opportunity to share our work with our Danish peers. #riissettlement #queensbridge

Join us on Monday, March 23, for a complimentary halal dinner to celebrate Eid! All are welcome—we look forward to sharing a delicious meal together. #riissettlement #eid #queensbridge

We’re proud to stand alongside our participants and the LiveOn NY network to advocate for the resources older adults need to age in place with dignity.

#AgeStrongNYC #RiisSettlement

Participants from our Older Adult Services program attended LiveOn NY's 3rd Annual Queens Aging Advocacy Day at Queens Borough Hall on Tuesday. They joined hundreds of older adults and advocates from across Queens to call for fair funding and stronger support for older New Yorkers.

Longtime Queens lawmaker Catherine Nolan dies at 67 — Queens Daily Eagle Catherine Nolan, who represented Queens in the State Assembly for nearly four decades, passed away on Wednesday, one day before what would have been her 68th birthday.

She was a great friend of Riis Settlement and a steadfast advocate for our work and the communities we serve. Our sincere condolences go out to her family and loved ones.
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We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Assembly Member Cathy Nolan, who served Queens’ 37th District for decades. A trailblazer for women in the state legislature, Cathy was a dedicated official who fought tirelessly for the residents of western Queens.

Riis Settlement is seeking volunteers to assist with our Eid Mubarak celebration! Click here to apply: www.riissettlement.org/volunteer/si... #riissettlement

Cost-of-living remains high, and State contracts are falling behind. With inflation at 2.7%, the human services sector deserves an investment to match that.

As human services workers rally in Albany today, email legislators to amplify our collective call for #JustPay: bit.ly/JustPay-Backup-Action

Our Older Adult Center rang in the Lunar New Year with great food and community! Everyone enjoyed activities and a rich meal of chicken, ribs, Lo Mein, and a delicious dessert. We wish everyone blessings for this New Year of the Fire Horse! #riissettlement #olderadults #lunarnewyear

Also known as Mama Africa, she was a South African singer and civil rights activist. Everyone enjoyed great company, meaningful discussion, and delicious food as we came together to celebrate this important history.

Our Older Adult Center celebrated Black History Month yesterday with a lively event! We enjoyed wonderful dances performed by Dances for a Variable Population. Their performance, “Queensbridge, A Joyful Village,” honored Miriam Makeba.

Ramadan Mubarak! Wishing a blessed and peaceful month to our Muslim neighbors and all who are observing Ramadan.

The Lunar New Year is a time to honor traditions, gather with loved ones and look ahead to fresh beginnings. We hope the Year of the Horse brings you and your family joy and continued success.

Announcing Our 2025 Year-End Grants - Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Over 400,000 older adults are living with ​​Alzheimer’s in New York—and 9.6% of New Yorkers aged 45 and older are struggling with some form of cognitive decline. As the older adult population continue...

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Riis Settlement was recently named a 2025–2026 grantee of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation award! With their support, we'll expand our Pregnancy & New Parent Program, providing expecting & new moms with essential resources. We look forward to the impact we’ll make together.

We’re currently accepting winter clothing donations to support our monthly clothing distributions. Drop off your donations at our Immigrant Services Office, Mon.– Fri. 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Your donations will help keep our families warm throughout the winter months. #queensbridge #donation

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/

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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!
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