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Big news, Brooklyn! RiseBoro has been awarded $1.25 million in New York State funding thanks to the support of Assemblymember Erik Martin Dilan.

🏠 $1 million will help preserve affordable housing through critical repairs and safety upgrades across our portfolio of more than 150 buildings.

❤️ $250,000 will provide furniture and equipment at our Roundtable Older Adult Center.

These investments mean safer homes, stronger services, and healthier communities for our neighbors across Brooklyn. As Assemblymember Dilan shared, "This nomination reflects the strong commitment that RiseBoro Community Partnership has demonstrated through efforts to strengthen our neighborhood’s well-being."

Thank you, Assemblymember Dilan, for your partnership and commitment to the people and communities we serve every day.

🔗 Read the full announcement here: bit.ly/4uJaVj3

If there was ever a weekend to celebrate New York, it’s this one.🗽🎉 🏙️ Big wins, big energy, and an unforgettable celebration of Puerto Rican culture in the heart of Bushwick. And look who joined us on the RiseBoro float: Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York Knicks champions Jose Alvarado and Jordan Clarkson. 🇵🇷❤️

Huge shoutout to Assemblywoman Maritza Davila for making today’s celebration possible and bringing our community together for a day full of culture, pride, music, and joy. 🙌✨

Knickerbocker Puerto Rican Parade

Relay races were run. Tug-of-war ropes were pulled. Trophies were earned. Hot dogs were consumed. In other words, it was a successful RiseBoro Field Day. 🏃‍♀🌭🏆

Youth from across our programs gathered at Valley Stream State Park for a day of friendly competition, teamwork, and just the right amount of chaos. But don't just take our word for it:

“I came for the games, stayed for the laughs, and somehow survived the relay races!” — Rodman, 10th Grade, Educational Support Program

“My favorite part of Field Day is coming to the park with my friends to play games and win a trophy.” — Marcus, Kindergarten, Compass Youth Center Program

“I like seeing friends from other classes and cheering everyone on.” — Jerson, 5th Grade, Compass @ 86 Program

“As a senior, I like Field Day because it’s the last experience I get to share with my friends at RiseBoro.” — Cassidy, 12th Grade, Learn & Earn Program

Congratulations to all of our teams for bringing their energy, sportsmanship, and school spirit. Until next year…start training! 😎

Music has a remarkable way of bringing people together. 🎻✨

Members from RiseBoro’s Roundtable Older Adult Center experienced Lincoln Center Moments: The Great Innovators, a relaxed Chamber Music Society performance created for individuals living with disabilities and dementia.

These special programs make the arts more accessible while creating space for joy, connection, and community. Thank you to Lincoln Center for making moments like these possible for our RiseBoro community!

"What people need to know is that someone is on their side."

In a recent conversation with Schneps Media, our CEO, Kieran Harrington, reflected on the principle that has guided RiseBoro's work for more than 50 years: stronger communities are built with neighbors helping neighbors.

That belief is at the heart of everything we do. From affordable housing and supportive services to education, older adult programs, and community advocacy, RiseBoro works every day to help New Yorkers build stability, opportunity, and connection.

Kieran also shared a candid reflection on the work ahead: "We're not perfect, but we want to do more to get people the support they deserve."

With more than 1,000 affordable homes on the horizon, we're committed to continuing that work—one neighbor at a time. Listen to the full podcast conversation to learn more about RiseBoro's impact, vision, and how you can get involved: http://bit.ly/4e03uxs

This month, volunteers from RiseBoro’s Friendly Visiting Program gathered to celebrate the friendships, conversations, and connections they’ve built with older adults across our community.

Over a shared meal, volunteers reflected on the moments that matter most and were recognized for helping combat social isolation through the simple but powerful act of showing up.

Thank you to every volunteer who reminds us that connection is one of the greatest gifts we can give.

This Older Americans Month, RiseBoro partnered with Citi volunteers through Safe Banking for Seniors to host a Flowers & Finances workshop that helped older adults recognize scams, prevent financial exploitation, and grow more confident managing their finances safely. 🌸

Like any strong community garden, these workshops are rooted in connection, trust, and support across generations—values that are central to both RiseBoro’s and Citi’s work.

Thank you to everyone who came out and to BloomAgainBklyn for making this event bloom! Join RiseBoro in creating community and connection across the city: https://riseboro.org/join-us/

🎉 Last week, we gathered with residents, partners, supporters, and community members to celebrate the opening of Bethany Senior Terraces—a new chapter in a legacy of care and community that spans more than 100 years. 🎉

This project brings 57 permanently affordable homes to older adults in East Flatbush, including supportive housing for seniors who have experienced homelessness. But this is about more than housing. It's about creating a place where people can age with dignity, build connections, and feel a true sense of belonging.

We're deeply grateful to everyone who helped make this vision a reality. And most importantly, congratulations to the residents who now call Bethany Senior Terraces home. We are honored to be part of your journey.

Learn more about RiseBoro’s work here: riseboro.org

NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD)
New York State Homes & Community Renewal
Governor Kathy Hochul
Council Member Farah N. Louis
NYS Assemblymember Monique Chandler-Waterman, District 58