50 years of serving community needs and accomplishing community goals
Participants in Participatory Budgeting Initiatives
Toys distributed during the annual Toy Drive
Bookbags provided to students in the community
Programs & Services
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 ...
Learn moreCommunity 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…
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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.
Learn moreNeighborhood 360
Commercial corridors are a crucial aspect of a thriving neighborhood. In partnership with the City of New York’s Small Business Services (NYC SBS) Neighborhood 360 grant, RiseBoro Community Partnership aims to strengthen and support Bushwick’s small businesses ...
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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 ...
Learn moreRacial 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.
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We're proud of the work we do at RiseBoro. But we can't do it alone ...
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¡CalabazaFest! 2025
Sunday, November 2 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Maria Hernandez Park, Brooklyn Celebrate community, culture, and the season at our annual ¡CalabazaFest! This family-friendly event brings together the traditions of Día de los Muertos, Halloween, and the fall harvest for a day filled with music, art, and…