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...

By Mary Stetson What is Youth Entrepreneurship? Youth entrepreneurship is when young people—usually between 15 and 24 years old—have a...

For college freshmen, the first semester can be a nerve-wracking experience, but with these tips in mind, the transition from high school...

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...

The students at I’RAISE’s Entrepreneurship Academy have been working hard on their businesses. Learn about what some of these industrious...

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...

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...

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...

This educational campaign meets individuals where they are in the decision process regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. NEW YORK, NY (May 2,...

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 The coronavirus pandemic has impacted children in many ways: physically, mentally, and emotionally. Although older people...

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...

By I’RAISE School Social Work Intern Anthea Perkinson In honor of Financial Literacy Month, here are a couple of ways to improve or...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

Dr. Diane Price Banks, our friendly neighborhood epidemiologist, shared some effects of getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more at...