A place to discover their true potential
Youth Served
Youth Enrolled in Workforce Development
Percentage of adults in HSE classes who took the HSE test and passed
Students Enrolled in Adult Literacy
Programs & Services
Adult Education
In addition to our programs for students, the Youth Center also hosts classes for adults, including basic education courses in reading comprehension, writing, social studies, science and math, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, and High School Equivalency (HSE)…
Learn moreCOVID 19 Support
RiseBoro recognizes the tremendous pain and anxiety that have impacted communities across NYC due to the Covid 19 pandemic. We offer services to help residents address their challenges and navigate the resources available.
Learn moreHigh School Equivalency (HSE)
High School Equivalency (HSE) classes are designed to prepare students for the national high school equivalency examination, the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC). Instruction is based on the content of the test, which includes Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, and…
Learn moreMentoring: Next STEPS
The Next STEPS (Striving Toward Engagement and Peaceful Solutions) program provides mentoring for youth aged 16 to 24 in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The program aims to promote education, employment, health services, family engagement and civic participation.
Learn moreSubstance Abuse Prevention: PEAK
PEAK (Prevention Education bringing Awareness and Knowledge) Funded by the New York State Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services (OASAS). For youth between the ages 5 and 20, and their families ...
Learn moreTheater Group: My Voice Theatre
MY VOICE THEATRE is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature (NYSCA), the New York State Office of Children and Family…
Learn moreYouth Career Preparation
RiseBoro offers programs to help young people to explore interests, skills, and career paths as they become more independent and begin to focus on the future.
Learn moreYouth Center
One of the RiseBoro's original service components, RiseBoro Education is one of our longest standing and most comprehensive units. Our mission is to provide programs that offer a holistic approach to help families thrive ...
Learn moreYouth Center After-school Programs
RiseBoro Education offers youth and adults in north Brooklyn more than a place to go: it's a place where they can discover their true potential. For more than three decades, our education and youth development programs have taken a holistic…
Learn moreYouth Employment Programs
In addition to helping youth prepare for careers, RiseBoro also offers programs to help employ youth to in order to gain valuable, hands-on employment experience.
Learn moreYouth Mentorship
Mentorship, guidance, and relational connection are foundational to supporting the growth of youth as they transition from childhood into adolescence and young adulthood. RiseBoro offers mentorship to provide support, to cultivate cultural appreciation, to strengthen community consciousness, and to cultivate…
Learn moreYouth Offsite After-school Programs
RiseBoro Education offers youth and adults in north Brooklyn more than a place to go: it's a place where they can discover their true potential. For more than three decades, our education and youth development programs have taken a holistic…
Learn moreEvents
Gala 2023
Join us for a special 50th Anniversary Gala! Register now! As CEO of RiseBoro Community Partnership, I couldn’t be more excited for a very special Gala this year, as we celebrate 50 years in the community for good! Since 1973, RiseBoro has fought to ensure all New Yorkers have…
Gala 2022
Join us for our annual Gala! Our theme this year is Building Connections So That All Can Thrive. Register now! At RiseBoro Community Partnership, our mission is to unleash the power of communities to thrive, no matter the odds. We know we can’t do that alone which is why our…
Gala 2021
Join us for our annual Gala! Our theme this year is Equity Across NYC Neighborhoods. Help us build a city where your zip code does not determine your health outcomes, housing stability or economic power. Registration details coming soon! Register now! Gala 2021 Sponsorship Opportunities!…