Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement House

jacob a. riis neighborhood settlement house is a community based non-profit organization that offers comprehensive services to the youth, adults, seniors and families in the western queens community. the resources, opportunities and support we provide serve as a catalyst for community members to reach their greatest potential and achieve social and economic self-sufficiency. through our five program centers, we provide vital services to over 700 people a day and approximately 10,000 during the course of the year. history: jacob a. riis was a native of ribe, denmark, and came to new york city in 1870. riis's book, "how the other half lives" exposed conditions previously thought not to exist in america. he established the jacob a. riis neighborhood settlement house to meet the needs of newly arrived immigrants. in 1897, the settlement house moved into its first home at 48 henry st. in lower east manhattan. jacob a. riis neighborhood settlement house continued to diversify activitie