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Riis Settlement @handle.invalid · 08/10/2026

On Sept. 22, the Queensbridge Photo Collective, made up of participants from our Older Adult Center, presented their completed quilt dedicated to Riis Settlement. Congrats to all involved! Read the full story in today’s Riis Catalyst newsletter. Subscribe via the link in our bio.

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Riis Settlement @handle.invalid · 02/10/2026

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 @handle.invalid · 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 @handle.invalid · 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 @handle.invalid · 04/09/2026

Inspired by: Cinderella, The Wiz, The Princess and the Frog, Encanto, & Wicked. Congrats to our Culture Day winners: PS 166 (1st place), CS 111 (2nd place), and PS 171 (3rd place) & a big round of applause to everyone who made the summer a memorable one. Wishing all a great start to the school year!

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Riis Settlement @handle.invalid · 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 @handle.invalid · 02/09/2026

Everyone enjoyed choosing new school supplies, learning about resources, and picking up sweet treats along the way. 🍦Good luck to our students in this new school year. 📚✏️ #riissettlement #queensbridge #backtochool

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Riis Settlement @handle.invalid · 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 @handle.invalid · 28/08/2026

Day two brought more sightseeing and shopping at Arundel Mills mall. Trips like these give our older adults a chance to connect and make memories together. Here's to many more adventures ahead!

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Riis Settlement @handle.invalid · 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 @handle.invalid · 19/08/2026

We’ll be providing school supplies for K–8 students to help get them ready for the new school year. We look forward to seeing you there! #BackToSchool #RiisSettlement #Queensbridge #Ravenswood #Astoria

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Riis Settlement @handle.invalid · 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 @handle.invalid · 17/08/2026

Happy National Nonprofit Day🥳💙

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Riis Settlement @handle.invalid · 13/08/2026

With 93 attendees, our youth showcased their creativity and put their business skills to work. We’re so proud of all their hard work! #queensbridge #community #RiisSettlement

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Riis Settlement @handle.invalid · 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 @handle.invalid · 10/08/2026

Check out the flyer for more information on how you can help! Click here to donate (donatenow.networkforgood.org/RiisSettleme...), or here (amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...) to shop our Amazon wish list. Your support will give our kids a strong start to the new school year.

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Riis Settlement @handle.invalid · 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 @handle.invalid · 05/08/2026

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

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Riis Settlement @handle.invalid · 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 @handle.invalid · 20/07/2026

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

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Riis Settlement @handle.invalid · 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 @handle.invalid · 16/07/2026

We are also offering American Sign Language (ASL) classes on Saturdays from 4 - 6 pm! Please contact Ms. Veronica at vfranklin@riissettlement.org if you have any questions.

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Riis Settlement @handle.invalid · 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 @handle.invalid · 15/07/2026

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

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Riis Settlement @handle.invalid · 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 @handle.invalid · 08/07/2026

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

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Riis Settlement @handle.invalid · 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 @handle.invalid · 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 @handle.invalid · 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 @handle.invalid · 16/06/2026

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Riis Settlement @handle.invalid · 16/06/2026

The event was a great success with delicious food and lively music by Zachary Berns and the zbeez! Until next year🌸 View the night's photo album here with photos by Al Foote: www.facebook.com/media/set/?v... @floatinghospital.bsky.social @amalgamatedbank.bsky.social

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Riis Settlement @handle.invalid · 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 @handle.invalid · 12/06/2026

We’re proud of her accomplishment and her continued commitment to supporting our learners and instructors.

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Riis Settlement @handle.invalid · 12/06/2026

their programs. Ashley’s project, which she presented at the institute’s culminating event today, focused on creating companion lessons for our ESOL instructors to use alongside our Immigrant Rights Workshops.

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Riis Settlement @handle.invalid · 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 @handle.invalid · 09/06/2026

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

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Riis Settlement @handle.invalid · 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 @handle.invalid · 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 @handle.invalid · 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 @handle.invalid · 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 @handle.invalid · 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 @handle.invalid · 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 @handle.invalid · 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 @handle.invalid · 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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