K 812: Commending RiseBoro Community Partnership upon the occasion of hosting its 8th Annual Gala on September 25, 2025

 Assembly Resolution No. 812 BY: M. of A. Davila COMMENDING RiseBoro Community Partnership upon the occasion of hosting its 8th Annual Gala on September 25, 2025 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend organizations of high purpose and worthy accomplishment whose efforts have significantly contributed to the quality of life in communities across New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend RiseBoro Community Partnership upon the occasion of hosting its 8th Annual Gala, to be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at The Edison Ballroom, New York, New York; and WHEREAS, The Annual Gala serves as both a celebration of the organization's achievements and a recognition of dedicated partners and individuals who have made substantial contributions to the communities served by RiseBoro; and WHEREAS, Since its founding in 1973, RiseBoro Community Partnership has worked tirelessly to build a New York City where no individual's health, housing stability, or economic opportunity is limited by their zip code; and WHEREAS, RiseBoro delivers services across four boroughs, providing more than 150 programs that empower communities and uplift New Yorkers of all generations through workforce development, GED and language preparation, affordable housing, food access and nutrition education, financial literacy, and support for older adults; and WHEREAS, The organization's impact is demonstrated through significant outcomes, including managing over 22,000 senior care cases, delivering nearly one million home-delivered meals, constructing 2,175 new housing units, achieving a 92.86% success rate in youth educational programs, and serving more than 800 homecare clients through its health division; and WHEREAS, RiseBoro's unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, and systemic change continues to drive innovative solutions and community-centered strategies that improve lives and transform neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, As it continues to grow and serve New Yorkers across Brooklyn and beyond, RiseBoro remains rooted in the fundamental belief that healthy, empowered communities begin with neighbors supporting one another; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend RiseBoro Community Partnership upon the occasion of hosting its 8th Annual Gala on September 25, 2025, and to applaud its outstanding legacy of service and advocacy on behalf of New York's communities; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to RiseBoro Community Partnership.