Riis Academy recently hosted its Third Annual Spelling Bee, filling the CS111 auditorium with excitement and pride. Youth participants, staff, and families gathered to cheer
Our community recently gathered to celebrate a new milestone—the arrival of our 16-seat van, designed to improve accessibility and provide a better travel experience for
We recently hosted a meaningful Eid al-Fitr celebration at the Queensbridge Community Center, bringing neighbors together in the spirit of reflection and community. Eid marks
Our NNORC program hosted several cultural celebrations over the past two months, including a Lunar New Year celebration in late January to welcome the Year
We are excited to introduce Riis’s newest board member, Dr. Sam Mejias! Dr. Mejias is currently the Dean of the School of Art, Media, and
Riis Academy hosted its Second Annual Science Fair on Tuesday, January 28, and it was a fantastic success! The event was filled with excitement and
We’re honored to announce that Riis has been selected as a 2024-2025 grantee of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation! The Foundation was inspired by Mother
In early 2024, the Administration for Children’s Services selected Riis to launch a Family Enrichment Center (FEC) in Astoria, where families can come together to
Our Immigrant Services department had a busy fall, facilitating ESOL classes, citizenship preparation classes, and coordinating several clothing drives and distributions. A few highlights from
We are thrilled to share that Riis was recently named one of 22 frontline nonprofits selected to receive a grant from The Newest New Yorkers
On Tuesday, December 17, our Youth Services department hosted Riismas, an intergenerational holiday show featuring a lively production from both our youth and older adult
This month, our MAP NSTAT team wrapped up the Art Safe program, an eight-week series of multidisciplinary art classes for local youth, funded through the
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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.
