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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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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
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
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, 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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I'RAISE
Feb 25, 20232 min read
Event Recap: Unapologetically Black: Building Pride, Power & Privilege
Last Saturday, in honor of Black History Month, we celebrated Black heritage and Black pride at our Unapologetically Black event in the...
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I'RAISE
Jan 2, 20231 min read
10th Annual Toy & Coat I'RAISE Giveaway Spreads Holiday Cheer
In December, we spread holiday joy to families and youth in New York City at our 10th Annual Toy & Coat Giveaway. The event consisted of...
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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
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
I'RAISE students create COVID-19 vaccine-centered artwork
I'RAISE students at one of our partner schools recently learned about how to stop the spread of COVID-19, including the importance of...
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IRAISE
Feb 17, 20222 min read
Hispanic Federation Awards I’RAISE Girls & Boys International COVID-19 Vaccine Education Grant
This educational campaign meets individuals where they are in the decision process regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. NEW YORK, NY (February...
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