Social & Cultural Programs: Celebrating Diversity and Community
At CNY RISE Center, our Social & Cultural Programs create meaningful experiences that bring people together, celebrate diversity, and strengthen community bonds. Whether it’s through Coffee Nights, where neighbors connect over conversation, or Ladies’ Breakfasts, which provide a warm and welcoming space for women to build friendships, our programs foster a sense of belonging. We actively engage with the broader community by participating in fairs and festivals, hosting family-friendly picnics, and organizing panel discussions on important topics that inspire dialogue and reflection. These are just some of the ways we bring people together—join us and be part of a vibrant, connected community!
Ladies’ Breakfast: Connecting Through Culture and Community At CNY RISE Center, our Ladies’ Breakfast...
Friendship Dinner 2023: We Rise Together to Address Climate Change CNY RISE Center held its 18th Annual...
Valley Ties Neighborhood Picnic 2019 CNY RISE Center held its 17th Annual Friendship Dinner on Thursday,...
Ending Childhood Lead Poisoning in Syracuse CNY RISE Center hosts event to raise awareness The 12th annual...
Community Servant Honored The kindness of a total stranger changed the course of Tim Saka’s life....
Friendship Dinner 2019: Early Childcare-Invisible Crisis CNY RISE Center held its 14th Annual Friendship...
Ladies Dialogue Breakfast – October 5, 2019 CNY RISE Center held one of its popular ladies breakfast...
Valley Ties Neighborhood Picnic 2019 CNY RISE Center, Zen Center of Syracuse, Unity Church of Syracuse,...
5th Annual Public Service Awards Dinner CNY RISE Center is having its 5th Annual Public Service Awards...
Ladies Dialogue Breakfast – April 6, 2019 CNY RISE Center had one of its popular ladies breakfast...
Westcott Street Cultural Fair 2018 CNY RISE Center volunteers participated in Westcott Street Cultural...
Friendship Dinner 2018: The Impact of Poverty on Education CNY RISE Center held its 13th Annual Friendship...
CNY RISE Center and Turkey Presentation at Parkrose Estates Senior Living Volunteers from CNY RISE Center...
Valley Ties Neighborhood Picnic 2017 CNY RISE Center, Zen Center of Syracuse, and Unity Church of Syracuse...
Valley Ties Neighborhood Picnic 2018 CNY RISE Center, Zen Center of Syracuse, and Unity Church of Syracuse...
Friendship Dinner 2017: Ending Childhood Lead Poisoning in Syracuse CNY RISE Center hosts event to raise...
Westcott Street Cultural Fair 2017 CNY RISE Center volunteers participated in Westcott Street Cultural...
Valley Ties Neighborhood Picnic 2019 Onondaga Town Historian Mary Nowyj joined us for a coffee night...
Turkey Presentation at Manlius Library CNY RISE Center volunteers were at the Manlius Library to present...