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Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement House offers free ESOL classes (English for Speakers of Other Languages) for adults ages 16 and older...Read More

65 Years of Marriage and Almost 60 Years At Riis Settlement

Nowadays, it is rare that one hears about couples who have been married for 65 years. But two members of the community recently celebrated that amazing milestone, made even more incredible by the fact that nearly 60 of those years have been spent living in the Queensbridge Houses and actively participating in Riis Settlement’s wide array of activities and services... read more

Fall 2011 Immigrant Services Volunteer Opportunities

Assist ESOL students in the computer lab, Engage in English conversation, help those studying for the citizenship test, and find other exciting volunteer opportunities. Read More

Riis Settlement's 2010 Annual Report now Available

It is with great pride that I present Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement House’s Annual Report for fiscal year 2010. Despite the persistent financial difficulties facing our city, state and national economies, we have continued to grow and change in response to the evolving needs of the Western Queens community... read more

Watch our new video from the 2011 Danish Cultural Exchange!
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Ravenswood Review

Check out the Spring/Summer "Ravenswood Review" Newsletter here.

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement House is a community based non-profit organization that offers comprehensive services to the youth, adults, seniors and families of Western Queens. Our mission is to build and strengthen communities in Western Queens and act as a catalyst for change.

Riis Settlement works to support individuals who reside in the Queensbridge and Ravenswood Houses and the overall Western Queens community as they build productive and self-sufficient lives. Through the three program areas 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

Happy Holidays

From Riis Settlement!

At Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement House, the holidays are a time to say thank you and reflect back on a year of growth and progress in the community. Thanks to your partnership and support, we see individuals and families achieve social, educational and economic self-sufficiency every day.

Former Immigrant Services participant and Census Leader Francis Stephen featured in the New York Times

Congratulations, Francis!

"When Francis Stephen arrived in the United States from Bangladesh two years ago, his father already had a career plan in mind for him, he said"... read more

Fine Dining at Riis Settlement's Candlelight Night!

On Friday, December 2nd, middle-schoolers from Riis Academy's Queensbridge and Ravenswood campuses hosted the 2nd Annual Candlelight Night at the Riis. The Queensbridge gymnasium was turned into an elegant restaurant, with the young people serving as hosts and hostesses, servers, greeters and clean-up crew... read more

Watch our City Year Volunteer Service Day Thank You Video!

Riis Settlement and City Year Partner for Two Service Days!

On Saturday, November 12th, City Year teamed up with Joint School Activities, a non-profit created by the Parent Associations of Independent Schools in Manhattan and Riverdale, and Students for Service, a non-profit that provides service-learning opportunities to New York City high school students, to perform their third annual Service Day at Riis Settlement... read more

Thanksgiving Events at Riis Settlement!

On Thursday, November 18th, the Riis Settlement Senior Center hosted a Thanksgiving celebration for over 90 local community members. Many of our participants helped decorate the halls of our Queensbridge building and cafeteria to make it look festive and welcoming for our guests... read more

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