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RiseBoro Community Partnership: On the Rise in Bushwick and Beyond

A venerable neighborhood nonprofit gets a new name as it looks to the future.

By April Greene

Sept. 25, 2017 · 3 min read

Community

RiseBoro Community Partnership: On the Rise in Bushwick and Beyond

A venerable neighborhood nonprofit gets a new name as it looks to the future.

April Greene September 25, 2017Sep 25, 2017 · 3 min read

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…

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