Building Bridges: A Heartwarming Ramadan Iftar at the Stanley Theater in Utica What an unforgettable evening at the Stanley Theater in Utica on March 9th! We were honored to host our Third Annual Ramadan Iftar, organized by the CNY RISE Center Utica. This event is a beautiful celebration of reflection, gratitude, […]
Ladies’ Breakfast: Connecting Through Culture and Community At CNY RISE Center, our Ladies’ Breakfast is more than just a meal—it’s a space for women to come together, build friendships, and celebrate cultural diversity. This special ladies-only gathering is a cherished tradition where women from our community prepare and share delicious homemade dishes, creating an atmosphere
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Breaking Bread, Building Bridges: Experience Ramadan with Our Community As part of our Learning with Neighbors initiative, CNY RISE Center is excited to welcome members of Jewish and Christian communities to join us in a unique cultural and spiritual experience—Ramadan dinners with Muslim families from our community. Ramadan is a time of reflection, gratitude, and
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Join Us for Our Upcoming Cooking Classes! Discover the rich flavors of global cuisine at CNY RISE Center’s Cooking Classes! Our sessions have bring the community together to explore the vibrant dishes of Turkish Cuisine, Pacific & Southeast Asia, and Central Asia, creating delicious meals while fostering cultural appreciation. We’re excited to announce our upcoming
In Loving Memory of Fethullah Gulen On October 28, 2024, the CNY RISE Center hosted a special memorial event to honor the life and legacy of Fethullah Gülen, a visionary leader known for his commitment to education, interfaith dialogue, and service to humanity. Community members came together in remembrance, reflecting on his teachings and the values
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Friendship Dinner 2023: We Rise Together to Address Climate Change CNY RISE Center held its 18th Annual Friendship Dinner on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. The topic for this year was “How Will We Rise to Address Climate Change?” The CNY RISE Center and Women Transcending Boundaries co-sponsored the evening. The event began with greetings from
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Valley Ties Neighborhood Picnic 2019 100 Black Men of Syracuse held its 12th Annual Banquet on November 16, 2019 at Oncenter. The theme of the event was “The Future is Now”. The steadfast efforts to uplift the next generation of Black men through mentorship and education was celebrated at the evening. The national organization 100
Enes Kanter Visits Rise Center CNY RISE Center held another Coffee Night event on August 24, 2019. The guest speaker for the event was NBA Star Enes Kanter who recently signed a contract with Boston Celtics. Enes was also attracted a lot of media attention because of his ongoing issues with the Turkish government. The
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Valley Ties Neighborhood Picnic 2019 CNY RISE Center, Zen Center of Syracuse, Unity Church of Syracuse, and Academy Green Neighborhood Association organized the Third Annual Valley Ties Neighborhood Picnic to celebrate our diversity among different communities. Hundreds of neighbors came together to meet one another and enjoy the delicious diverse meals prepared by the volunteers.
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5th Annual Public Service Awards Dinner CNY RISE Center is having its 5th Annual Public Service Awards Dinner on Thursday, April 25, 2019 between 6pm and 7:30pm. Exceptional members of law enforcement and fire departments will be awarded. Syracuse Police Chief Kenton Buckner is our guest speaker who is going to focus on “The Role
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