If you haven’t heard of RiseBoro Community Partnership before now, you’re forgiven. From their founding in 1973 until earlier this month, the organization operated under the name Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizens Council—which probably wouldn’t have drawn your attention if you’re under age 55.
But as of an official rebranding at their 41st annual gala on September 13, the organization’s name now better reflects the many programs and services they’ve been offering for decades, as well as the expansions they’re planning for the years ahead. “Rise” speaks to the progress of a community and organization on its way up, and “Boro” represents the organization’s NYC origins.
While RiseBoro’s roots are in Bushwick and Ridgewood, their reach now extends to residents all over Brooklyn and in Queens, and they have plans in the works to expand throughout the five boroughs and beyond. RiseBoro advances their mission to “unleash the potential of communities to thrive, no matter the odds” by:
