First-Time Wrestling Student Wins Medals in I'RAISE After School Program
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...
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Mary Stetson
Jul 12, 20232 min read
I'RAISE Volunteer Mentor and Student Spotlight
When retired United Nations employee Elsa checks her email, she finds poems from Jaeleen, the eighth grader she works with through...
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I'RAISE
May 16, 20232 min read
Mental Health Awareness Month: Let's Talk About K-12 Students
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...
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I'RAISE
May 5, 20233 min read
I’RAISE Volunteer Mentor Spotlight: Meet Asia Lee
By Mary Stetson I’RAISE volunteer Asia Lee is enjoying getting to know the student she mentors. “We connect really well. She feels...
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Mary Stetson
Mar 2, 20231 min read
Event Recap: Unapologetically Black: Building Pride, Power & Privilege in Atlanta
On February 28, we held our second Unapologetically Black event in Atlanta, Georgia, celebrating Black heritage, Black pride, and Black...
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IRAISE
Sep 3, 20224 min read
Local nonprofit I’RAISE holds urgent Youth Mental Health Crisis Discussion in partnership with NASW-
Roundtable discussion to address urgent need for youth mental health support reform in schools gathers mental health professionals and...
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Shanequa Moore
Jun 18, 20221 min read
Happy Juneteenth
By Shanequa Moore, LMSW, CEO of I'RAISE Girls & Boys International 157 years ago, on this day marked the freedom of African American...
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Shanequa Moore
May 31, 20222 min read
A statement from our CEO on the Texas shooting
By Shanequa Moore, CEO & founder of I'RAISE Girls & Boys International Corporation When an 18-year-old teen opens fire on his...
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IRAISE
Apr 20, 20222 min read
Former New York City Council candidate and Black female Bronxite leads NYC non-profit to heighten aw
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK – On May 4, 2022, I’RAISE Girls and Boys International, an organization dedicated to supporting children’s...
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IRAISE
Apr 1, 20222 min read
ARE YOU READY TO STEP UP YOUR LEADERSHIP?
I’RAISE is looking for leaders who have skills in Financial Management, Youth Development, Education, Program Development and more...
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Jossy Vasquez
Jul 13, 20211 min read
What Affects Teens' and Children's Mental Health?
By Jossy Vasquez Mental health is a serious factor in children's and teens' lives today. According to WebMD, researchers suggest that a...
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IRAISE
Jun 29, 20212 min read
How Parents and Schools can Support LGBTQ Youth
By Nataly Camacho June is dedicated to celebrating LGBTQ communities around the world. One purpose of this month is to remember The...
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IRAISE
May 27, 20211 min read
Fighting for Children's Mental Health
By Gerard Lovett I'RAISE School Social Worker The statistics concerning children and adolescents’ mental health during the COVID-19...
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IRAISE
May 11, 20213 min read
3 Ways Mentoring Can Set You Ahead
Mentoring builds strong life skills.
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IRAISE
May 9, 20212 min read
I’RAISE is helping kids in New York City raise from the ashes and recover during COVID pandemic
Bronx nonprofit celebrates 8 years of supporting NYC families' mental health News Release May 10, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact...
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IRAISE
May 9, 20211 min read
I’RAISE Girls & Boys International Corporation Hosts Anniversary Gala
A celebration for 8 years of the organization Media Alert May 10, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Nicolette Monaco, PR...
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IRAISE
Mar 22, 20213 min read
Art in Schools: a Playground or Training Ground?
By Allison Manzi As technology advances, more importance is being placed on science, math, and business in schools. These trades have a...
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IRAISE
Dec 4, 20201 min read
I'RAISE Studies Mental Health Impacts of Pandemic and Racial Injustice on Teens
How are teens doing amidst this pandemic and social and civil unrest? We are conducting surveys to study the impact of the COVID-19...
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IRAISE
Oct 23, 20201 min read
Congrats to our October 2020 Volunteers of the Month!
Meet our October 2020 volunteers of the month! We celebrate them and thank them for contributing their skills to our projects and...
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Shanequa Moore
Mar 31, 20204 min read
Does Childhood trauma have a Face?
Trauma looks very different for children then it does for adults. Parents have the difficult task of recognizing and dealing with trauma.
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