Lance, a wrestling student in I’RAISE’s afterschool program, is enjoying being on the team and has excelled at it. Lance has only been...

When retired United Nations employee Elsa checks her email, she finds poems from Jaeleen, the eighth grader she works with through...

By Quincy Wise Mental health is something that needs to be taken seriously at all ages. There is no “one size fits all” motto on how to...

By Mary Stetson I’RAISE volunteer Asia Lee is enjoying getting to know the student she mentors. “We connect really well. She feels...

On February 28, we held our second Unapologetically Black event in Atlanta, Georgia, celebrating Black heritage, Black pride, and Black...

Roundtable discussion to address urgent need for youth mental health support reform in schools gathers mental health professionals and...

By Shanequa Moore, LMSW, CEO of I'RAISE Girls & Boys International 157 years ago, on this day marked the freedom of African American...

By Shanequa Moore, CEO & founder of I'RAISE Girls & Boys International Corporation When an 18-year-old teen opens fire on his...

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK – On May 4, 2022, I’RAISE Girls and Boys International, an organization dedicated to supporting children’s...

I’RAISE is looking for leaders who have skills in Financial Management, Youth Development, Education, Program Development and more...

By Jossy Vasquez Mental health is a serious factor in children's and teens' lives today. According to WebMD, researchers suggest that a...

By Nataly Camacho June is dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ communities around the world. One purpose of this month is to remember The...

By Gerard Lovett I'RAISE School Social Worker The statistics concerning children and adolescents’ mental health during the COVID-19...

Mentoring builds strong life skills.

Bronx nonprofit celebrates 8 years of supporting NYC families' mental health News Release May 10, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact...

A celebration for 8 years of the organization Media Alert May 10, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Nicolette Monaco, PR...

By Allison Manzi As technology advances, more importance is being placed on science, math, and business in schools. These trades have a...

How are teens doing amidst this pandemic and social and civil unrest? We are conducting surveys to study the impact of the COVID-19...

Meet our October 2020 volunteers of the month! We celebrate them and thank them for contributing their skills to our projects and...

Trauma looks very different for children then it does for adults. Parents have the difficult task of recognizing and dealing with trauma.