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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) exam preparation.
Advocacy
Advocacy is a critical component of our work at RiseBoro. Our efforts include building awareness of community issues and initiatives, engaging residents in a call-to-action, making public statements on current social topics, and more. Here you can find information on our latest advocacy opportunities and statements.
Affordable Housing
Since its inception, RiseBoro has collaborated with community leaders, government agencies, and private investors in an effort to serve as a comprehensive housing, health, and services agency for poor communities that have suffered from years of disinvestment in its housing stock and human capital. With a housing department staff of over 150 employees and an agency staff of nearly 2,000, RiseBoro has grown from a small community-based organization to one of the largest nonprofits in Brooklyn.
Assisted Living Program
Moffat Gardens is an Assisted Living Program (ALP) offering 26 independent living apartments within a HUD Section 202 senior citizen building. Residents live in their own apartments and are given the ongoing support to remain active in the community.
Careers with RiseBoro
Rise with us! Be part of an organization whose mission is to unleash the potential of communities to thrive, no matter the odds. Check out available jobs today! Employment opportunities are offered in the areas of housing, education, social services, health, finance & administration. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth. Don't delay and apply today.
Caregiver Support
RiseBoro Community Partnership offers Caregiver Support with our Respite Care Program and Social Adult Day Program.
Carreras para asistentes de salud a domicilio (HHA)
Los servicios de cuidados médicos a domicilio de RiseBoro se proveen a través de nuestra coalición de asistentes de salud domiciliaria (HHA) certificados y entrenados, quienes aseguran que cada cliente de servicios a domicilio, reciba la más alta calidad de atención personal y de servicios relacionados con la salud.
Case Management
The RiseBoro Case Management Program provides homebound seniors with comprehensive strength-based intakes and in-home assessments. We provide essential assessment and referral resources for home care and home delivered meals as well as assistance with entitlements and benefits. Ongoing case management and care planning address other unmet needs.
Community Advisory Committee
In our quest to create a more equitable and just organization that values the expertise and lived experiences of those who live in our community, RiseBoro has created its first Community Advisory Committee. The members of the CAC will use their technical expertise and/or lived experience to elevate the voices of the people we serve so they are at the center of program design and implementation.
COVID 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.
Current Tenants
As a tenant in one of our RiseBoro housing developments, we are committed to making your experience renting with us as comfortable and easy to manage as possible. We are continuously looking for ways to improve the tenant services we offer so remember to check back here to see additional tenant services as they become available.
Events
We encourage you to take advantage of the many events that RiseBoro supports, conducts and attends. Here you will find information on how you can participate in these online and offline events.
Food and Nutrition
The food and nutrition programs at RiseBoro invite our communities to build a vibrant, robust food system with and for all of us. Food is central to how we live our lives - our work, our health, our neighborhoods. Our food should be a source of joy, connection, health, and solidarity. From building farmers markets and urban farms, to training and supporting cooperative businesses, and assisting with nutrition progams, we invite community members to take control of our food - to create a food system that is just and equitable, that allows the people and places we care about to thrive, that works for all of us.
Friendly Visits
The RiseBoro Case Management program provides our most socially isolated seniors with a "Friendly Visitor" volunteer that spends at least one hour a week at the senior's home providing companionship. The program also offers inter-generational connections for seniors and volunteers and in some instances offers active seniors themselves the opportunity to volunteer.
Get Vaccinated—Incentives Available $$$
New York State has issued emergency regulations requiring all healthcare employees to be vaccinated. All Homecare employees (HHAs & Admin) must be at least partially vaccinated by October 7, 2021. This is a much broader and more specific vaccine mandate than we saw previously from NYC.
Health & Wellness-Wellness Rising
Communities thrive when residents have access to healthy food, recreational activities, and the tools needed to navigate the healthcare system. RiseBoro Community Partnership is providing North Brooklyn residents the tools and education they need to address social determinants of health through Wellness Rising, a suite of diverse, community-based health and wellness programs. Our programs specifically provide support around food access, asthma, and referrals to social services to reduce other barriers to our clients’ best health.
Helping Immigrants to Professionally Excel (HIPE)
High 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 Science. Students receive instruction in the following subjects, Language Arts – Reading, Language Arts –Writing, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Classes are taught in Spanish and English by a certified Department of Education instructor. HSE classes are funded by the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and available to adults 21 years and older (night classes) and students 21 and under (daytime classes).
Home Delivered Meals
RiseBoro provides home-delivered meals to homebound seniors in multiple Brooklyn communities, including: Bushwick, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bedford Stuyvesant, Fort Green, Crown Heights, East New York, Oceanhill, Canarise, Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill, Park Slope, and Red Hook. Hot meals are prepared and delivered for 5 days per week and a chilled meal is delivered for Saturday and Sunday. For clients that want an option of having frozen meals delivered so they can go to appointments like dialysis we deliver 7 frozen meals as per their requested delivery days.
Home Health Aide Careers
RiseBoro’s homecare services are provided by our coalition of certified and trained Home Health Aides (HHAs), who ensure that every homecare client receives the highest quality of personal care and designated health related services.
Homecare Services
For nearly 50 years RiseBoro has been providing services to communities of New York City. We are trusted in those communities, which means we can be trusted with the care of you or your loved ones. We know how important it is to find the right homecare services. People come to us because they know us, they trust us, and they know we can help. Call 646-794-0100 to learn more about RiseBoro Homecare Services.
Homelessness Prevention Services
RiseBoro Community Partnership has distinguished itself as the premier Homebase provider in New York City. We provide services to ensure community residents can stay in their homes and avoid homelessness.
Housing Plus
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Legal Services-LEAP
Our vision and mission is to provide legal services and community empowerment to vulnerable Brooklynites. LEAP assists tenants in gaining access to justice with dignity by preventing evictions and preserving thousands of housing units. Our dedicated staff consisting of community organizers, paralegals, case managers, administrators and attorneys are committed to providing low-income Brooklynites with high quality legal representation, with a core aspect of our holistic approach to legal representation focused on addressing the underlying economic issues that bring our clients into contact with the legal system.
Mentoring: 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.
My Health Matters
Onsite Supportive Services
RiseBoro provides permanent affordable housing for seniors and families exiting the NYC shelter system. All incoming tenants receive on-site support services to help maintain housing stability. Our approach to serving these tenants is strengths-based and centers their lived experiences in the development of service plans. Assessments and service plans are individualized and cater to the specific needs of each tenant and their family. Services for our senior tenants also include health and wellness goals to ensure tenants are able to age safely in place.
Partner With Us
At RiseBoro we are always seeking new and impactful partnerships that enable us to grow the reach and breadth of our services to vulnerable communities. Whether community organizations, funding partners, individuals or others, we want to talk to you! Please reach out to our Community Affairs offices today!
Property Management
RiseBoro Community Partnership manages the day-to-day operations of over 1,800 units of affordable housing and over 100,000 square feet of community and retail space. All properties managed by RiseBoro include a live-in superintendent and on-site management social service support.
Racial Equity Initiative
We are committed to advancing and practicing racial equity. We strive to reconcile the history of institutional racism within RiseBoro and the communities we serve, with our vision for an equitable and just society.
Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
RiseBoro is a provider of The New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) to Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods. If you or someone you know is interested in receiving help to stay in a home, contact us for application assistance.
Senior Centers & Clubs
RiseBoro's ten senior centers and clubs provide culturally-rich environments where older adults can engage with peers, make new friends, enjoy hot nutritious meals, keep physically active, explore new interests and give back through volunteer opportunities. Each center offers a wide variety of physical activities, including Yoga, Zumba, ballroom dance, stretching, Tai Chi, chair aerobics and falls prevention classes for older adults looking to maintain their health. We also provide support in managing chronic health conditions through free screenings, health education workshops and along with nutritious meals; nutrition education and food pantries. The centers give seniors the opportunity to share existing skills and talents while they acquire new ones through a variety of arts, technology, language, and special interest classes. Assistance is provided in various languages (English/Spanish/ Chinese/French).
Substance 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. This program provides substance abuse prevention education and support. Endeavoring to provide the necessary tools for healthy and positive functioning, our trained counselors perform assessments, conduct individual and group counseling, provide support to families, and make referrals to other services. Additionally, P.E.A.K. addresses truancy and other school attendance problems, academic performance problems, family and/or personal difficulties, and other maladaptive behaviors. Activities and information which facilitate and reinforce self-esteem, coping skills, decision-making skills, responsibility, and self-discipline are provided.
Sustainability
Creating resilient and sustainable communities are key components of RiseBoro’s mission. The principles of energy efficiency, improved health outcomes, reduced consumption, and responsible use of natural resources are core beliefs of the organization.
Sustainable Housing Development
Sustainability is a key component of RiseBoro Community Partnership's approach to affordable housing development. Our emphasis on sustainable building methods and energy efficient technologies improves tenant quality of life and reduces utility costs, all while benefitting our planet. RiseBoro is committed to developing affordable housing projects that meet rigorous Passive House standards for energy efficiency and was responsible for the development of the first 100% affordable multi-family passive house in the country, Mennonite United.
Theater 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 Services (OCFS), by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council (DCLA), with financial contributions from Nike Global Giving, the National Philanthropic Trust, and private donations.
TRIO Mental Health Counseling
The Weill Cornell Medicine TRIO program integrates medical, psychological, and social perspectives to support successful aging for New York City’s older adults. Funded by the NYC Department for the Aging, TRIO places licensed clinical social workers on-site at senior centers across the city, where they lead workshops and activities and provide group and individual counseling services.
Vacúnese—Incentivos disponibles $$$
El estado de Nueva York ha emitido regulaciones de emergencia que requieren que todos los empleados de atención médica se vacunen. Todos los asistentes a domicilio (HHA’s y administración) deben estar al menos parcialmente vacunados antes del 7 de octubre de 2021. Este es un mandato de vacuna mucho más amplio y específico de lo que vimos anteriormente en Nueva York.
Volunteer Program
We're proud of the work we do at RiseBoro. But we can't do it alone! There are lots of opportunities to volunteer in our various programs spanning housing, senior services, health care, youth development, arts, skills training, homeless prevention and access to healthy food. Thank you for considering RiseBoro Community Partnership in your efforts to give back to the community. We value your skills, experience, and especially your devotion and time! As a volunteer you will have a unique opportunity to join forces with a very diverse and dedicated team. Our team is ready to support you on this mission and help make the best use of your time, skills, and energy. We hope that you find the duties of your particular interest to be fulfilling and that your volunteer experience with us is rewarding and positive.
Workforce Development
RiseBoro's Workforce Developoment programs helps youth and adults to gain valuable information and guidance to help them start or advance their careers.
Youth 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.
Youth 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. Many of our youth and educational services are housed at the RiseBoro Youth Center, the first such center in our community.
Youth 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 approach that provides youth and adults with the space, skills and support they need to succeed, no matter what their obstacles are. We believe that the individuals we work with every day are the key to building thriving communities for this generation and the next.
Youth 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.
Youth 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 transferable social, emotional, and interpersonal skills to youth.
Youth 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 approach that provides youth and adults with the space, skills and support they need to succeed, no matter what their obstacles are. We believe that the individuals we work with every day are the key to building thriving communities for this generation and the next.