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
Visit our volunteer page and check out our open volunteer positions: www.riissettlement.org/volunteer/ #riissettlement #volunteering
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
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
Riis Settlement is seeking volunteers to assist with our Eid Mubarak celebration! Click here to apply: www.riissettlement.org/volunteer/si... #riissettlement
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
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
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
💙Click here to donate & help us carry this vital work into 2026: donatenow.networkforgood.org/RiisSettleme...
#riissettlement #olderadults #queens #givingtuesday
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
The convention celebrated a century of local work by community-based organizations around the world. We’re proud to be part of this global movement and to bring its values to our community every day. #IFS100 #RiisSettlement @locality.org.uk
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
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
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
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 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 volunteerriis@gmail.com to sign up.
#riissettlement #volunteer #queensbridge
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
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
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
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
Jacob A. Riis—and soaking in the culture of Copenhagen.
We’re proud of them and wish them safe travels on this life-changing experience!
Huge thanks to the Danish Consulate for your guidance and support! #riissettlement #exchangeprogram #queensbridge #denmark @denmarkinny.bsky.social
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
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
Today, we officially cut the ribbon on our much-anticipated 16-seat van! This new addition will significantly enhance accessibility for our seniors, and we couldn't be more excited. 🚍 #riissettlement #olderadultservices #queensbridge
We're excited to announce that Riis has won a #GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant from @kidsgardening.bsky.social & ScottsMiracle-Gro! With this award, we’ll restore our community garden making it an even better space for outdoor educational activities this spring! #riissettlement #communitygarden #spring
