April Volunteering Recap at Riverdale Y
From the Volunteer Director, Showing Up, Together This month has been a beautiful reminder of the power of community. From celebrating Good Deeds Day with service and connection, to gathering in the spirit of Passover and supporting one another with care and tradition, we have shown what it means to show up—for each other and […]
Good Deeds Day…
From the Volunteer Director, As April approaches, I invite you to join us in celebrating Good Deeds Day on April 6—a day dedicated to making a meaningful impact, together. Good Deeds Day is a global movement that brings people from all walks of life to unite in the spirit of giving and service. Since 2007, […]
A Season of Renewal: Celebrating Community Action
As March arrives and the days grow longer, we welcome the first signs of spring—a time of renewal, hope, and continued dedication to our community. Though winter still lingers, our collective spirit remains unwavering, proving once again that kindness and action know no season. In February, we saw our youth step up in incredible ways. […]
Celebrating Diversity in Early Childhood Center
Pre-K students in the Riverdale Y Early Childhood Center have spent the last two weeks celebrating the diversity that makes our school so special. Children as young as three already know that no two people are the same and that the world includes people who speak different languages and look different from each other. At our own […]
Junior Rising Stars close new production of “The Addams Family: Young@Part”
Riverdale Performing Arts Center, the longest-running theater company in Riverdale and part of Riverdale Y, recently closed the first show of the Junior Rising Stars season with a production of The Addams Family Young @ Part performed by some of our community’s youngest artists. This show is an adaptation of Broadway hit The Addams Family specially […]
Service, Justice and Hope on MLK’s Day of Service
From the Volunteer Director, This year’s MLK Day of Service truly embodied Dr. King’s vision of service, justice, and hope. Here is what we did: What’s Next? Our work doesn’t stop here! Together, we continue to make a difference. In February, we are hosting a Fundraiser for our Older Adult Center. In March, we celebrate […]
Learn Krav Maga Fundamentals
Join us for a free Krav Maga demonstration class Feb. 13 Join us for our Krav Maga Fundamentals demo class, put on by Chai Defense on February 13, 2025 Chai Defense aims to provide the Jewish community with the tools to protect themselves, their families and community by teaching combat Krav Maga, situational awareness and de-escalation techniques. Instructor, […]
December Reflections, January Impact
From the Volunteer Director, December brought light and joy to our community! From toy and food drives to festive celebrations, the season showcased the warmth and generosity of our spirit, especially through the efforts of our young volunteers. As we enter the new year, we’re gearing up for Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service […]
Sunday Market going on hiatus. Last market of the season is December 22
The Sunday Market will be going on hiatus until March 23, 2025. The last day of the 2024 season will be December 22. We are closing for the winter to revamp the market. The Sunday Market occupies a unique place in the Riverdale community. For the benefit of the community, we are taking the time to fine tune so […]
A Season of Service: Making a Difference TogetherDecember Blog
As the leaves fall and the temperatures drop, the Department of Volunteer Services enters our busiest season—November through January. These months bring an outpouring of community involvement, as families teach their children the value of giving back, high school students earn their community service hours, and people of all ages step up to help during […]
Riverdale Rep shines in new production of The Pajama Game
Riverdale Performing Arts Center, the longest-running theater company in Riverdale and part of Riverdale Y, opened their 2024/2025 season to packed houses with a new production of The Pajama Game performed by the Riverdale Y’s adult theater company: Riverdale Rep. This classic show has laughter, love, and labor rights all wrapped up together. This new […]
Beautiful Art Feeds A Community (Literally!)
Looking for beautiful artwork to hang in your home and a great way to benefit your local community? We’re excited to announce Art for AID’s first Art Auction & Benefit. At Art for AID, our focus is on humanitarian aid for the Bronx and beyond and we are long-time partner of Riverdale Y. We are […]
Our Upgraded Fitness Center Is Now Open
We are thrilled to announce we have completed the upgrades and renovations and will be reopening your fitness center area tomorrow! Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time. Our team has been working hard to enhance your fitness experience and completed the work ahead of schedule! Here’s a sneak peek of what […]
The Humble Fork, Knife, and Spoon: A Service Project That Makes a Difference
In our bustling community center, it’s often the simplest things that create the biggest impact. One of our most needed projects is the humble utensil wrap—a simple collection of a fork, knife, and spoon wrapped together, ready to serve those in need. While this may seem modest, it plays a crucial role in ensuring that […]
This Year: Remember To Listen
The sounding of the shofar (horn of a ram) is one of the defining rituals of Rosh Hashanah, so important that in the Torah, the holiday is referred to as Yom Teruah – the day of sounding the shofar. The call of the shofar is a call for us to return to our best selves. Many times, […]
Embracing Setbacks: Reflections on Community and Resilience
Not everything we set out to do goes as planned. Recently, we organized a major food pantry service project to honor the victims of 9/11—a project meant to bring our community together, support those in need, and reflect on the importance of service. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, logistics didn’t align, and we had to […]
Our community’s impact in July
In July, our community experienced a heartwarming connection between generations as young adults, ages 14 to 20, came together with our older adult members. Representing a rich tapestry of backgrounds and experiences, these young individuals sought to learn from the wisdom of our senior community members. Our younger teens, ages 14 to 16, dedicated their […]
Hot Volunteer Summer in Riverdale
Summer is here, bringing with it the heat of the sun, refreshing rain showers, and a whole lot of joy through our social impact programs. We started June on a high note by celebrating two outstanding volunteers, Ronnie and Adela, whose dedication has been truly inspiring. Alongside this, we’ve been actively recruiting new volunteers and […]
Youth theater is changing lives in Riverdale
Summer Stage is in full swing and this week, we want to pass the mic to some of our teens to share about the power of theater — and the experience of being part of Riverdale Y’s theater program. Elianna At its core, theater is an exchange of energy between performers and the audience– there […]
School Supply Drive for Bronx Students
This summer, we are collecting school supplies to assist school children in the Bronx. From July 15 through August 16, you can drop off school supplies to be donated at the front desk of Riverdale Y. Some school supplies we are looking for are: Thanks for helping to support our local community!