Riis Settlement
@riis-settlement.bsky.social
Nonprofit organization
We offer comprehensive services and programs to youth, families, immigrants, & older adults in western Queens. To learn more, visit our website! ⬇
https://linktr.ee/riissettlement?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZPVOdiPtSs-7vzEwMowxIBVLnX
We offer comprehensive services and programs to youth, families, immigrants, & older adults in western Queens. To learn more, visit our website! ⬇
https://linktr.ee/riissettlement?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZPVOdiPtSs-7vzEwMowxIBVLnX
#Nonprofit holiday wish list 🎁
✔ Support workers
✔ Strengthen communities
✔ Fix the nonprofit contracting system
@governor.ny.gov, your signature on S.7001 / A.7616 can help make that all real! Sign today!
#StandWithNonprofits
✔ Support workers
✔ Strengthen communities
✔ Fix the nonprofit contracting system
@governor.ny.gov, your signature on S.7001 / A.7616 can help make that all real! Sign today!
#StandWithNonprofits
December 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
#Nonprofit holiday wish list 🎁
✔ Support workers
✔ Strengthen communities
✔ Fix the nonprofit contracting system
@governor.ny.gov, your signature on S.7001 / A.7616 can help make that all real! Sign today!
#StandWithNonprofits
✔ Support workers
✔ Strengthen communities
✔ Fix the nonprofit contracting system
@governor.ny.gov, your signature on S.7001 / A.7616 can help make that all real! Sign today!
#StandWithNonprofits
Your voice matters in making Queens more connected & accessible! Join NYC DOT in Astoria on 12/8 for the next public workshop on the Queens Waterfront Greenway. Share feedback on potential routes for the western portion, spanning from Gantry Plaza to Bowery Bay.
Register at the link below!
Register at the link below!
December 4, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Your voice matters in making Queens more connected & accessible! Join NYC DOT in Astoria on 12/8 for the next public workshop on the Queens Waterfront Greenway. Share feedback on potential routes for the western portion, spanning from Gantry Plaza to Bowery Bay.
Register at the link below!
Register at the link below!
You're invited to our Perinatal Mental Health Workshop on Monday, 12/8 at 5 pm. If you're interested, please call Maria Rocha at the number above. We can't wait to see you there! #pregnancy #newparent #communityservices #riissettlement
December 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
You're invited to our Perinatal Mental Health Workshop on Monday, 12/8 at 5 pm. If you're interested, please call Maria Rocha at the number above. We can't wait to see you there! #pregnancy #newparent #communityservices #riissettlement
Community starts here. From weekly food distributions to cultural events, our Community Engagement program strengthens connections across Queensbridge & beyond. Click here to donate & help us carry this vital work into 2026!
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#community #givingtuesday
donatenow.networkforgood.org/RiisSettleme...
#community #givingtuesday
December 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Community starts here. From weekly food distributions to cultural events, our Community Engagement program strengthens connections across Queensbridge & beyond. Click here to donate & help us carry this vital work into 2026!
donatenow.networkforgood.org/RiisSettleme...
#community #givingtuesday
donatenow.networkforgood.org/RiisSettleme...
#community #givingtuesday
[Part 2 of 3] Big dreams start here. From after-school smiles to spelling bee trophies, our Children, Youth & Family Services help more than 1,200 families thrive. 💙 Click here to donate and help us carry this vital work into 2026!
donatenow.networkforgood.org/RiisSettleme...
#youth #givingtuesday
donatenow.networkforgood.org/RiisSettleme...
#youth #givingtuesday
December 2, 2025 at 5:08 PM
[Part 2 of 3] Big dreams start here. From after-school smiles to spelling bee trophies, our Children, Youth & Family Services help more than 1,200 families thrive. 💙 Click here to donate and help us carry this vital work into 2026!
donatenow.networkforgood.org/RiisSettleme...
#youth #givingtuesday
donatenow.networkforgood.org/RiisSettleme...
#youth #givingtuesday
This Giving Tuesday, we're highlighting the programs your generosity supports—starting with Older Adult Services. From fitness classes & cultural outings to daily meals & nursing care, your support helps more than 400 older adults stay active, connected, and thriving.
December 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
This Giving Tuesday, we're highlighting the programs your generosity supports—starting with Older Adult Services. From fitness classes & cultural outings to daily meals & nursing care, your support helps more than 400 older adults stay active, connected, and thriving.
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World AIDS Day is dedicated to raising awareness to those living with HIV and AIDS, and remembering all we have lost. We will continue to provide our neighbors with solidarity, compassion, and hope.
December 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
World AIDS Day is dedicated to raising awareness to those living with HIV and AIDS, and remembering all we have lost. We will continue to provide our neighbors with solidarity, compassion, and hope.
We gave away 100 free turkeys to our community at our turkey distribution! Thank you to our sponsor, Plaxall, and our Older Adult Services staff for hosting. From Riis to you, we hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving! #thanksgiving #queensbridge #riissettlement
November 26, 2025 at 7:35 PM
We gave away 100 free turkeys to our community at our turkey distribution! Thank you to our sponsor, Plaxall, and our Older Adult Services staff for hosting. From Riis to you, we hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving! #thanksgiving #queensbridge #riissettlement
For 18 years, our Fall Family Feast has brought our community together—and this year was no different. 1,200 meals served to families throughout Queensbridge, Ravenswood, and our home-bound neighbors! None of this would have been possible without our amazing sponsors⬇
November 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
For 18 years, our Fall Family Feast has brought our community together—and this year was no different. 1,200 meals served to families throughout Queensbridge, Ravenswood, and our home-bound neighbors! None of this would have been possible without our amazing sponsors⬇
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My team also attended to share information about Participatory Budgeting, including idea collection and next steps in the process. (2/2)
November 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
My team also attended to share information about Participatory Budgeting, including idea collection and next steps in the process. (2/2)
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I was happy to once again partner with Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement for their 18th Annual Fall Family Feast. It warms my heart to sponsor this event every year and make Thanksgiving special for our neighbors with hot, delicious meals. (1/2)
November 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I was happy to once again partner with Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement for their 18th Annual Fall Family Feast. It warms my heart to sponsor this event every year and make Thanksgiving special for our neighbors with hot, delicious meals. (1/2)
Our executive director, Christopher Hanway, joined community leaders from around the world at the IFS100 & Locality Convention in the UK this week, where he delivered a plenary speech on behalf of Riis, highlighting our Astoria Love Family Enrichment Center (FEC) and its resident-driven model.
November 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Our executive director, Christopher Hanway, joined community leaders from around the world at the IFS100 & Locality Convention in the UK this week, where he delivered a plenary speech on behalf of Riis, highlighting our Astoria Love Family Enrichment Center (FEC) and its resident-driven model.
We're thrilled to share that the Astoria Love Family Enrichment Center (FEC) is officially open!
Over 350 community members joined us Saturday for an incredible celebration featuring live performances by a Mexican folklore group, henna painting, raffle prizes, delicious food, and so much more! #fec
Over 350 community members joined us Saturday for an incredible celebration featuring live performances by a Mexican folklore group, henna painting, raffle prizes, delicious food, and so much more! #fec
November 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM
We're thrilled to share that the Astoria Love Family Enrichment Center (FEC) is officially open!
Over 350 community members joined us Saturday for an incredible celebration featuring live performances by a Mexican folklore group, henna painting, raffle prizes, delicious food, and so much more! #fec
Over 350 community members joined us Saturday for an incredible celebration featuring live performances by a Mexican folklore group, henna painting, raffle prizes, delicious food, and so much more! #fec
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Happy Native American Heritage Month! Use these lessons, activities, and videos to learn about indigenous culture, history, and heritage. sharemylesson.com/collections/...
November 2, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Happy Native American Heritage Month! Use these lessons, activities, and videos to learn about indigenous culture, history, and heritage. sharemylesson.com/collections/...
Join us at our Queensbridge Community Center or our Ravenswood Cornerstone Center for a delicious free Thanksgiving family dinner on Saturday, November 15! Enjoy the feast with good music and wonderful company. All are welcome—we hope to see you there! #riissettlement #queensbridge #thanksgiving
October 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Join us at our Queensbridge Community Center or our Ravenswood Cornerstone Center for a delicious free Thanksgiving family dinner on Saturday, November 15! Enjoy the feast with good music and wonderful company. All are welcome—we hope to see you there! #riissettlement #queensbridge #thanksgiving
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America’s story is an immigrant story. One of resilience, hope, and belonging. 🗽
This #NationalImmigrantsDay, we honor the strength and stories that shape our communities and our country’s future.
This #NationalImmigrantsDay, we honor the strength and stories that shape our communities and our country’s future.
October 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
America’s story is an immigrant story. One of resilience, hope, and belonging. 🗽
This #NationalImmigrantsDay, we honor the strength and stories that shape our communities and our country’s future.
This #NationalImmigrantsDay, we honor the strength and stories that shape our communities and our country’s future.
Shout-out to our Riis Academy– #Queensbridge participant, Johan, for doing an amazing job on #GMA! Johan joined other young chefs from The Sylvia Center in NY for a baking segment w/ Carla Hall. As always, thanks to The Sylvia Center for inspiring our kids!
www.goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/c...
www.goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/c...
October 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Shout-out to our Riis Academy– #Queensbridge participant, Johan, for doing an amazing job on #GMA! Johan joined other young chefs from The Sylvia Center in NY for a baking segment w/ Carla Hall. As always, thanks to The Sylvia Center for inspiring our kids!
www.goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/c...
www.goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/c...
Riis is seeking #volunteers to help make our 18th Annual Fall Family Feast a success next month! Your support is important & appreciated, whether you can help prep food, set up, serve, or clean up. If you’re interested, please email us at volunteerriis@gmail.com. We can’t wait to see you there!
October 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Riis is seeking #volunteers to help make our 18th Annual Fall Family Feast a success next month! Your support is important & appreciated, whether you can help prep food, set up, serve, or clean up. If you’re interested, please email us at volunteerriis@gmail.com. We can’t wait to see you there!
We have partnered with the Maurer Foundation to provide you with a free informative workshop for breast health awareness on Thursday, 10/2 at 5:30 pm in our Queensbridge Community Center. We hope to see you there! #riissettlement #breasthealthawareness #freeworkshop #fyp #queensbridge
September 29, 2025 at 2:50 PM
We have partnered with the Maurer Foundation to provide you with a free informative workshop for breast health awareness on Thursday, 10/2 at 5:30 pm in our Queensbridge Community Center. We hope to see you there! #riissettlement #breasthealthawareness #freeworkshop #fyp #queensbridge
This week, we celebrated #NationalOlderAdultCenterDay with an open house featuring lively music, delicious food, and free giveaways! Alongside the Queens Public Library and The Floating Hospital, we shared valuable resources and information about services available to our older adult community.
September 25, 2025 at 3:39 PM
This week, we celebrated #NationalOlderAdultCenterDay with an open house featuring lively music, delicious food, and free giveaways! Alongside the Queens Public Library and The Floating Hospital, we shared valuable resources and information about services available to our older adult community.
We’re continuing our celebration of National Senior Center Month by highlighting the amazing work of our older adult participants! They recently beautified the garden space near our center—showing just how much care and pride they bring to the neighborhood. #riissettlement #olderadults #fyp
September 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
We’re continuing our celebration of National Senior Center Month by highlighting the amazing work of our older adult participants! They recently beautified the garden space near our center—showing just how much care and pride they bring to the neighborhood. #riissettlement #olderadults #fyp
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉
September 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉
In honor of National Senior Center Month, we’re celebrating all the things that make our center thrive! Our #OlderAdult participants led Riis Academy #youth in an intergenerational gardening session, planting native species in our #Queensbridge garden. We can’t wait to watch everything grow!
September 9, 2025 at 3:22 PM
In honor of National Senior Center Month, we’re celebrating all the things that make our center thrive! Our #OlderAdult participants led Riis Academy #youth in an intergenerational gardening session, planting native species in our #Queensbridge garden. We can’t wait to watch everything grow!
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📚✨#MondayMotivation: " The more you #read, the more things you will know. The more you #learn, the more #places you’ll go"~#DrSeuss 💡
📖 Happy #WorldLiteracyDay!
🌍 Some #places to go: www.earth-changers.com/sustainable-...
#Bookcase in #CostaRica🏖️
Where would you read & love to go?🗺📍
📖 Happy #WorldLiteracyDay!
🌍 Some #places to go: www.earth-changers.com/sustainable-...
#Bookcase in #CostaRica🏖️
Where would you read & love to go?🗺📍
September 8, 2025 at 10:50 AM
📚✨#MondayMotivation: " The more you #read, the more things you will know. The more you #learn, the more #places you’ll go"~#DrSeuss 💡
📖 Happy #WorldLiteracyDay!
🌍 Some #places to go: www.earth-changers.com/sustainable-...
#Bookcase in #CostaRica🏖️
Where would you read & love to go?🗺📍
📖 Happy #WorldLiteracyDay!
🌍 Some #places to go: www.earth-changers.com/sustainable-...
#Bookcase in #CostaRica🏖️
Where would you read & love to go?🗺📍
Yesterday, we were thrilled to see so many of you at our School Supply Giveaway in Queensbridge! We had a blast helping youth get ready for the school year—w/ photo booth fun, plenty of ice cream, & smiles all around. A huge thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, & all who made this event so special!
August 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Yesterday, we were thrilled to see so many of you at our School Supply Giveaway in Queensbridge! We had a blast helping youth get ready for the school year—w/ photo booth fun, plenty of ice cream, & smiles all around. A huge thanks to our sponsors, volunteers, & all who made this event so special!