On October 22, Riis Academy’s afterschool sites joined the nationwide Lights On Afterschool celebration, an annual initiative organized by the Afterschool Alliance to recognize the
During the week of September 30, three Riis staff members participated in the 2026 Open Doors Exchange in Toronto, hosted by Toronto Neighbourhood Centres (TNC).
On September 22, members of the Queensbridge Photo Collective, a group of 15 participants from our Older Adult Center, presented their original quilt dedicated to
On September 2, more than 500 residents and community partners gathered at Queensbridge Houses for the 2026 Local NeighborhoodStat (NStat) community day. The event featured
In the last week of August, we helped students get ready for the new school year with our annual Back-to-School Giveaways! Supporting students in grades
This summer, our NNORC program took an exciting overnight trip to Baltimore, filled with sightseeing and plenty of memorable moments! Day One began with a
Our Pregnancy and New Parent Program brought families together for a Community Baby Shower at the Queensbridge Community Center. The event provided more than 80
On August 12th, Riis Settlement brought together youth participants from all Riis Academy sites for a joyful end-of-summer celebration of creativity, culture, and community at
We’re thrilled to announce that Jennifer Cowan has been named Chair of the Board of Directors of Riis Settlement. Jennifer has served on Riis Settlement’s Board of Directors since
This year, we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of our Danish Exchange Program. For the past two decades, Riis Settlement has proudly partnered with our
Our Spring Arts Festival brought the community together at our Ravenswood Cornerstone site on Saturday to celebrate creativity and showcase the talents of our participants.
Participants and staff from our Older Adult Center joined The Bee Conservancy team for a hands-on gardening day on May 11, enhancing garden spaces at
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