Back-to-School Tips for Parents and Students
September is a busy month, and it also happens to be National Self-Care Awareness Month. We would like to share some useful tips for...
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I'RAISE
Sep 21, 20233 min read
Why Youth Entrepreneurship Matters
By Mary Stetson What is Youth Entrepreneurship? Youth entrepreneurship is when young people—usually between 15 and 24 years old—have a...
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Syeda Rahman
Sep 19, 20232 min read
5 Tips for Your First Year of College
For college freshmen, the first semester can be a nerve-wracking experience, but with these tips in mind, the transition from high school...
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Mary Stetson
Jul 20, 20232 min read
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
Meet I’RAISE Entrepreneur Students Rahinatou and Skylar
The students at I’RAISE’s Entrepreneurship Academy have been working hard on their businesses. Learn about what some of these industrious...
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Mary Stetson
Jun 29, 20232 min read
How to Support the Mental Health of LGBTQIA Youth
Are you interested in learning more about how to support the mental health of LGBTQIA youth? We can help! We would like to highlight some...
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Syeda Rahman
Jun 21, 20232 min read
4 Ways to Prevent Summer Slide
With the school year ending, students will spend a lot less time learning in the classroom. It’s always good to get a rest from sitting...
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I'RAISE
Jun 20, 20232 min read
Stay Healthy at the Health & Wellness Fair in July
On Saturday, July 22, from 11 AM to 2 PM, I’RAISE is hosting a Health and Wellness Fair at Evander Childs Campus in the Bronx. About This...
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I'RAISE
May 25, 20232 min read
Hispanic Federation Awards COVID-19 Vaccine Education Grant to I’RAISE for Second Year
This educational campaign meets individuals where they are in the decision process regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. NEW YORK, NY (May 2,...
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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, 20232 min read
What to Know About COVID-19 and Children
By Mary Stetson The coronavirus pandemic has impacted children in many ways: physically, mentally, and emotionally. Although older people...
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I'RAISE
Apr 27, 20233 min read
Long COVID: What You Need to Know
By Mary Stetson Ken Todd was a marathon runner before contracting COVID-19. Now, he is one of thousands of New York residents who suffer...
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I'RAISE
Apr 25, 20234 min read
Simplifying Your Financial Life
By I’RAISE School Social Work Intern Anthea Perkinson In honor of Financial Literacy Month, here are a couple of ways to improve or...
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I'RAISE
Apr 12, 20232 min read
How This Student Made Honor Roll With I'RAISE Tutoring
In I’RAISE's tutoring program, the tutors get as much out of it as the students. "Our sessions are the highlights of my week,” says...
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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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IRAISE
Jun 29, 20222 min read
College Mental Health Matters
I'RAISE hosted a discussion focused on mental health for teens and young adults on June 29, 2022 at 7:00pm ET. We invited college...
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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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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
Mar 31, 20221 min read
What are the effects of getting the COVID-19 vaccine?
Dr. Diane Price Banks, our friendly neighborhood epidemiologist, shared some effects of getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more at...
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