Thank you for participating in MLK Week of Service 

I want to express our heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the Riverdale Y community for your invaluable contribution during the MLK Week of Service. Your dedication and hard work truly make a difference in the lives of those in need and support the Y’s value of taking responsibility to care for one another, in our […]

A Magical Holiday Celebration for Children in Need

The spirit of the holidays shone brighter than ever this year as the Riverdale Y and The Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs, Inc. (NAICA) partnered to bring joy and festivity to children and their families living in a local shelter for asylum seekers. This heartwarming collaboration saw an outpouring of generosity from the Riverdale Y […]

Riverdale Y Fights Food Vulnerability with AXIUM Infrastructure Volunteers

Our monthly food pantry at AmPark NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Community) on 10/18 was well-attended by folks facing food vulnerability in the Bronx. Nearly 160 people came through the doors of AmPark NORC and walked away with a bag full of food graciously provided by Met Council, a New York organization focussed on the needs […]

Community Unity: Making a Real Difference Through Our Clothing & Sorting Drive

At the core of our mission lies a simple yet profound objective: to enrich the lives of others and cultivate a sense of community. This month, we are thrilled to share the heartwarming success of our recent clothing and sorting drive, an initiative that truly showcased the power of community unity. We want to extend […]

Cultivating a culture of care

At the core of our mission lies a simple yet profound objective: to enrich the lives of others and cultivate a sense of community cultivate a sense of community and caring for one another. This month, I encourage you to do just that by offering support to recently arrived individuals and families who are seeking […]

Join us in the sukkah!

We are excited to extend our heartfelt invitation to you and your loved ones to join us at Riverdale Y to celebrate the joyous Jewish holiday of Sukkot.  Sukkot is named after the booths or huts (sukkot in Hebrew) in which Jews traditionally dwell during this week-long celebration. According to Jewish tradition, our sukkot represent […]

OceanFirst Bank and Riverdale Y Join Hands to Spread Rosh Hashanah Joy

Today, we have an inspiring story that embodies the spirit of community, compassion, and unity. OceanFirst Bank and Riverdale Y have partnered together to create 70 heartfelt Rosh Hashanah packages for the wonderful folks at AmPark Norc. This heartwarming collaboration goes beyond the act of giving – it’s a testament to the power of coming […]

Jewish New Year Clothing Drive

I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your continued dedication in bringing sweetness and care into our world. Through all the mitzvot you’ve performed, you have truly enriched the lives of everyone you’ve touched. I genuinely appreciate everything you have done, and I extend my warmest wishes to you, your mishpacha (family), and your […]