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...

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...

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

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

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

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...

Alisha, a See Her Be Her volunteer coach, says helping her mentees achieve their goals and “seeing my mentees grow” is “really fulfilling...

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

Last Saturday, in honor of Black History Month, we celebrated Black heritage and Black pride at our Unapologetically Black event in the...

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...

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

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...