Riis is hosting a series of back-to-school events the last week of August to support families in our community and help kids head into the new school year feeling prepared and confident. Want to get involved? We're looking for volunteers & donations to help make these events a success.

With support from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation and the generosity of our community members, we were able to provide families with strollers, car seats, diapers, clothing, books, and more! #Queensbridge #RiisSettlement #Community

A huge thank you to everyone who made our Little Ones Essentials Distribution possible! Our Pregnancy and New Parent Program hosted several distributions throughout July, providing families with essential items to support their health, safety, and well-being.

We’re so grateful to ABNY for their partnership and support in making our two World Cup Watch Parties possible! #worldcup #watchparty #queensbridge

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday at the Queensbridge Community Center for our World Cup Final Watch Party! We had an amazing time cheering on the match, enjoying great food, and celebrating with our community. Congratulations to all of our raffle and giveaway winners!

We are offering something every day from 7/6 - 8/28 for youth and young adults, including fitness workshops, basketball activities, and various games. If you are 14-24 yrs old, join us for our NYCHA Teen Expansion Program at the Riis Queensbridge Community Center.

Thanks to ABNY, who made this possible, and to everyone who joined. We can’t wait to see you all for the finals World Cup Watch Party on Sunday at our Queensbridge Community Center! #worldcup #watchparty #nycevents #queensbridge #fyp

🏆Our second watch party will be on Sunday, July 19, at our Queensbridge Community Center for the finals beginning at 2:30 pm.

Thanks to ABNY's World Cup for All Community Grant Program, we will be hosting watch parties at select Riis Settlement sites! 🏆Our first watch party will take place on Tuesday, July 14, at our Astoria Love Enrichment Center for the semifinals beginning at 2:30 pm.

This June was one to remember! Our Older Adult Services enjoyed a trip to Broadway's Cats: The Jellicle Ball, a Juneteenth celebration, & a performance in Queensbridge highlighting the importance of health & wellness. Stay tuned for what's next in OAS this summer! #queensbridge #olderadults

We welcome you and your little ones to join us on June 24th at 4 pm in front of our Queensbridge Community Center for a Little Ones Essentials Distribution, where all items will be available for free while supplies last. See you there! #riissettlement #queensbridge #nyc #family #community #free

It was wonderful to celebrate with you all at American Brass on Wednesday, June 3, for our Annual Spring Benefit, where we honored Paula Kirby, Managing Director of Plaxall LICProperties, and @cmjuliewon.bsky.social for their outstanding contributions to Riis and our community.

Congratulations to our Assistant Director for ESOL, Ashley Bunk, on completing the Literacy Assistance Center’s 2026 Literacy & Justice Leadership Institute! Over the past 10 months, Ashley and a cohort of adult education professionals developed action projects to advance literacy and justice in

We were proud to share how Riis uses sports and physical activity to promote health, build confidence, and strengthen community. It was inspiring to connect with orgs from around the world that are using sports as a tool for positive social change. #riissettlement

We were honored to have our ED, Chris Hanway, represent Riis in the pitch round at the Consulates General of Denmark and Norway's event, Sport Drives Social Change: Nordic & Global Perspectives, yesterday.

There’s still time to make your voice heard! Vote in #ThePeoplesMoney and help shape what local projects get funded in your borough. Use partner code "RIIS" and cast your ballot at on.nyc.gov/pb 🔗 @nyccec.bsky.social

Join us this Saturday at LIC Springs! We will be on Block 2, between 48th Avenue and 49th Avenue on Vernon Boulevard; we hope to see you all there. #riissettlement #licsprings

Your voice matters in making Queens more connected and accessible! Join NYC DOT at our Queensbridge community center on 5/28 for the next public workshop on the Queens Waterfront Greenway.

It’s simple: equal work deserves equal wages. Despite this, nonprofit human services workers earn 30% less than City workers for the same job. We’re rallying for @mayor.nyc.gov and @council.nyc.gov to change this. Pass Int 0452 to close the pay gap and advance true #JustPay for our workforce!

Join us on Sat., May 16, for the Queens Family Re-Entry Forum in our Queensbridge Community Center. This community forum supports successful re-entry, connecting participants to uplifting resources. Let’s come together in support of our communities. @nycyouth.bsky.social #Reentry #Queens

Join us for our Spring Arts Festival! All are welcome; we hope to see you there! #riissettlement #ravenswood #spring #festival

The ballot is live. The choice is yours. Vote in The People’s Money and help decide how public funding is spent in your community. It only takes a few minutes — use Partner Code: RIIS and vote through the link in our bio or at on.nyc.gov/pb now! 🔗 @nyccec.bsky.social

We had delicious food and cake for all, along with lively performances by the Queensbridge Ponytails, QB Latinos, and The Experience. Happy Mother's Day! #mothersday #queensbridge #riissettlement

Our NNORC program celebrated Mother's Day on Saturday with a luncheon and special guests, @sengonzalezny.bsky.social and @dianaforqueens.com, who joined in on the festivities.

Spring cleaning? We got you! Donate your summer clothes to our Immigrant Services office, and we will redistribute them through our clothing drives. #springcleaning #riissettlement #donate

Congrats to the winners in each round. Until next year! @nycyouth.bsky.social #riissettlement #spellingbee

Riis Academy hosted its 4th Annual Spelling Bee on April 15th, featuring impressive competition and amazing team support for one another! Each of the contestants was cheered on by their peers, and everyone displayed great talent as they entered the stage.

We were honored to welcome Assembly Member Diana Moreno @dianaforqueens.com to Queensbridge last Friday, where she learned about our programs, met with our staff, & connected with participants.

As we continue celebrating #NationalVolunteerMonth, we are delighted to spotlight the volunteers who dedicate their time to distributing meals weekly at our Queensbridge Community Center.