50 years of serving community needs and accomplishing community goals

RiseBoro Community Partnership's mission driven approach to community development grounds the work of the agency in continual dialogue and collaboration with our communities, clients, and constituents. RiseBoro's commitment to community engagement extends deep into our organizational culture and has driven our community development work since our inception. RiseBoro's 40 years of serving community needs and accomplishing community goals displays our ability to engage diverse stakeholders and develop projects that meet the needs of dynamic New York communities.
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Number of volunteers

5,694

Participants in participatory budget initiatives

1,000+

Community recipients from the toy drive

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 ...

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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…

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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.

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Neighborhood 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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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 ...

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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.

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Events

¡CalabazaFest! 2024

RiseBoro Community Partnership is proud to present the Fourteenth edition of ¡CalabazaFest!, the colorful, outdoor, cross-cultural, family-friendly, fun and free costume party celebrating Day of the Dead, Halloween, and harvest festival traditions. Sunday October 27th 2024 11:00 am – 4:00 pm ¡CalabazaFest! has become an eagerly-awaited…

Maria Hernandez Park, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Wyckoff Pride

At RiseBoro, we stand with the LGBTQ+ community. Join us in celebrating Pride Month at the Wyckoff LGBTQ Pride Parade.

Wyckoff Plaza

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Advocacy

85 Melrose Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Advocacy Manager, Wesley Vasquez