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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 21h

If you’re an expectant or new mom looking for support, join our Pregnancy and New Parent Program at the Queensbridge Community Center! Attend workshops, connect with other parents, and access helpful resources. See the flyer for more details and contact info!

Pregnancy & New Parent Program flyer in English

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A big shoutout to Slice Out Hunger for sending delicious pizzas from Astoria Pizza Factory our way as part of their #PieItForward initiative! Thank you for the generous donation and for helping us treat our community members! #RiisSettlement #Queensbridge

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Are you interested in volunteering with us? Click here to apply to our ESL Registrar positions: www.riissettlement.org/volunteer/ We hope to see you there! #volunteer #ESL #riissettlement #fyp

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

It was another great summer at Riis! Our youth spent the summer learning, creating, going on trips, making new friends, and having plenty of fun along the way. We wrapped things up with Riis Culture Day. Youth from across our program sites came together for a fun-filled day of performances.

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We loved seeing you all at our Back-to-School events at the Astoria Love FEC, Ravenswood Cornerstone, and Queensbridge Community Centers! A huge thank you to everyone who made this year’s giveaways bigger and better than ever, with over 400 guests in attendance

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Our NNORC program had an amazing time on their overnight trip to Baltimore! Day one kicked off with a scenic cruise, followed by dinner at the Golden Corral — complete with birthday celebrations for one of our members.

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Join us for our Back-to-School Giveaways on 8/25 at Ravenswood Cornerstone or on 8/28 at Queensbridge Community Center/Astoria Love FEC, from 3–5 PM.

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Happy National Nonprofit Day🥳💙

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Riis Academy–Queensbridge’s 3rd Annual Summer Pop-Up Shop was a success! Our young entrepreneurs launched 15 student-run businesses, from bookstores and jewelry boutiques to lemonade stands, bakeries, candy shops, and more!

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

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.

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

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.

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

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!

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Diana Moreno @dianaforqueens.com · 17/07/2026

Queensbridge Family Day was a joyous event that could not have been possible without the leadership of dedicated RA president Corinne Haynes and organizations like @riis-settlement.bsky.social, Urban Upbound, and NYC Kids Rise. I was proud to join @sengonzalezny.bsky.social in honoring Corinne!

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

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.

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🏆 We were ecstatic to host the semifinals watch party at our Astoria Love FEC yesterday! The afternoon was filled with raffles and giveaways. Attendees had a chance to win NYCFC jerseys, soccer balls, and tickets to the next game. Around 50 people enjoyed the game together, with food for everyone.

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

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.

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

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

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

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

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

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.

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

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

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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.

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UFT @uft.org · 01/06/2026

Happy Pride Month from the UFT! June was chosen to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride in remembrance of the June 28, 1969, Stonewall uprising. This month we honor LGBTQ+ history makers of the labor and education movement in NYC and beyond 🌈 To join the UFT Pride Committee go to: bit.ly/3RrZzSG

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

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

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

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

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

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.

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Diana Moreno @dianaforqueens.com · 21/05/2026

I had a wonderful time visiting Ravenswood this past weekend to enjoy @riis-settlement.bsky.social's Spring Arts Festival. 🌷 I read beautiful poetry written by immigrant children, admired art by PS.166 students, enjoyed a dance performance, and even joined attendees on the dance floor! ☺️

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

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!

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

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

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

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

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

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

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

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.

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Diana Moreno @dianaforqueens.com · 05/05/2026

It was a pleasure to speak with so many wonderful mothers at @riis-settlement.bsky.social's Mother's Day Luncheon on Saturday! Mothers are the backbone of our communities, and we have a duty to honor their labor, not just with flowers, but full rights for us and our children.

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

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

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

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.

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

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.

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Diana Moreno @dianaforqueens.com · 27/04/2026

On Friday, I toured @riis-settlement.bsky.social, a longtime cornerstone of our community in western Queens. I met with their team and @unhny.bsky.social staff to discuss legislative priorities, funding needs, and opportunities for future collaboration, and even briefly joined a salsa class!

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

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.

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

April is #NationalVolunteerMonth, & we are excited to shout out our amazing volunteers who consistently dedicate their time! We're grateful for the impact of our Eid Celebration volunteers last month. They ensured the event ran smoothly and efficiently, while bringing joy to our community. #eid

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Join us on Wednesday, June 3, for our annual Spring Benefit as we celebrate our recent work and honor this year’s awardees: Paula Kirby, recipient of the Riis Legacy Award, and @cmjuliewon.bsky.social, recipient of the Riis Neighborhood Builder Award.

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Happy #NationalVolunteerMonth! Are you interested in volunteering with us? Click here to apply for our ESL Registrar positions: www.riissettlement.org/volunteer/ We hope to see you there! #volunteer #ESL #riissettlement

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

This #NationalVolunteerMonth, we're celebrating our wonderful Riis volunteers and highlighting our open volunteer roles! We are grateful to all of those who dedicate their time to uplifting our community through our events, such as the clothing distributions this winter.

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

We were delighted to welcome students and staff from Ribe Katedralskole to Queensbridge on Friday! As the longstanding partner school for our Danish Exchange Program, they joined us for a tour of our center and helped serve lunch to our older adult community members.

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Last week, we were thrilled to welcome Annika Svensson and Eva Kjer Hansen from AskovFonden — a social welfare organization based in Copenhagen — for a tour of our Queensbridge headquarters! It was a wonderful opportunity to share our work with our Danish peers. #riissettlement #queensbridge

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Join us on Monday, March 23, for a complimentary halal dinner to celebrate Eid! All are welcome—we look forward to sharing a delicious meal together. #riissettlement #eid #queensbridge

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Participants from our Older Adult Services program attended LiveOn NY's 3rd Annual Queens Aging Advocacy Day at Queens Borough Hall on Tuesday. They joined hundreds of older adults and advocates from across Queens to call for fair funding and stronger support for older New Yorkers.

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Assembly Member Cathy Nolan, who served Queens’ 37th District for decades. A trailblazer for women in the state legislature, Cathy was a dedicated official who fought tirelessly for the residents of western Queens.

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Riis Settlement is seeking volunteers to assist with our Eid Mubarak celebration! Click here to apply: www.riissettlement.org/volunteer/si... #riissettlement

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Cost-of-living remains high, and State contracts are falling behind. With inflation at 2.7%, the human services sector deserves an investment to match that. As human services workers rally in Albany today, email legislators to amplify our collective call for #JustPay: bit.ly/JustPay-Backup-Action

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Our Older Adult Center rang in the Lunar New Year with great food and community! Everyone enjoyed activities and a rich meal of chicken, ribs, Lo Mein, and a delicious dessert. We wish everyone blessings for this New Year of the Fire Horse! #riissettlement #olderadults #lunarnewyear

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Riis Settlement @riis-settlement.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Our Older Adult Center celebrated Black History Month yesterday with a lively event! We enjoyed wonderful dances performed by Dances for a Variable Population. Their performance, “Queensbridge, A Joyful Village,” honored Miriam Makeba.

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