On Friday, December 21, 2012, the Senior Art Program will unveil its art exhibition to the community at-large. The exhibition will be presenting mixed media collages made by seniors attending weekly art classes here at Riis.
The Senior Art Program is provided by the Joan Mitchell Foundation in collaboration with Elders Share The Arts and the Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlemen House.
The exhibition will be held from 10 am – 12 pm. All are welcome to attend.
Last Friday, the Youth Services team hosted a Riis Cutz self-care event at our Ravenswood Cornerstone site. Several local barbers, beauticians, and staff members generously
After ten successful years, Gwendolyn Wilson, our Director of the Older Adult Center (OAC), announced her retirement last month. Gwen began her journey with Riis
The mission of Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is to build and strengthen underserved communities in Western Queens and to act as a catalyst for change.
