Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement House is a community based non-profit organization that offers comprehensive services to the youth, adults, seniors and families in the Western Queens community.  The resources, opportunities and support we provide serve as a catalyst for community members to reach their greatest potential and achieve social and economic self-sufficiency.

Riis Settlement works to support individuals who reside in the Queensbridge Houses and the overall Western Queens community as they build productive and self-sufficient lives.  Through the five centers whose activities are described inside, we provide vital services to over 450 people a day and approximately 10,000 during the course of the year.

RIIS NEWS AND EVENTS

        Celebrating the Cultural Diversity of Western Queens

Queens County is the most diverse place in the nation, if not the world, with almost 150 different languages spoken here!  On Saturday, March 6th, that diversity (as well as our big anniversary!) was celebrated at an event entitled Embrace/Abrace... read more

        American Red Cross Helps Riis Youth Off To A Healthy Start in 2010

BEARS, WHALES, BATS?  No, the Queens Zoo didn’t come to Riis Settlement in January and February, but the American Red Cross did, bringing with it two months full of important health and safety workshops for Riis elementary-  and middle-school -aged participants.... read more

        Riis Partners with ESTA to Bridge the Generational Gap

Participants young and old are used to sharing space at Riis Settlement. The classrooms, gym, computer lab and cafeteria that make up the agency’s main facilities in the Queensbridge Houses host art classes, tutoring sessions, bingo, job readiness prep, exercise classes, health and literacy workshops, meals, technology training, clubs, and community-wide special events... read more

        Riis Youth get Insider Tour of CitiField

Ten Riis Settlement after-school participants and group leaders were special guests as Citi, the New York Mets, and United Neighborhood Houses of New York hosted Mets Citi Field Kids Youth Service Day on January 13th... read more

        Celebrating the Holidays at Riis

TransCanada Corporation and New York Cares Brighten the Season for Riis Participants - As 2009 draws to a close, Riis Settlement participants and staff of all programs came together at various gatherings to celebrate the achievements of the past year, enjoyed the fellowship of friends and colleagues, and looked forward to another year of learning, support and fun!... read more