Council Member Van Bramer Supports Senior and Youth Initiatives At Queensbridge

Van Bramer Secures $205,250 for senior and youth programs at Jacob Riis

               On Monday, August 23rd Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer joined seniors at the Jacob Riis Senior Center for a barbeque feast at Queensbridge. With musical tunes playing in the background, seniors had the opportunity to enjoy a delicious barbeque meal and celebrate the continuation of funding for their free senior lunch program. Council Member Van Bramer was pleased to secure $205,250 for various youth and senior initiatives at Jacob Riis this year, including the expansion of youth programs at Jacob Riis, increasing the free senior meal program and facility upgrades.

Council Member Van Bramer presents the Jacob Riis Settlement House with a check for $205,250 to help fund various youth and senior initiatives at Jacob Riis this year, including the expansion of youth programs at Jacob Riis, increasing the free senior meal program and facility upgrades. (From Left to Right: Queensbridge Jacob Riis Seniors and youth, Elizabeth Van Bramer, Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer and Jacob Riis Settlement House Executive Director Bill Newlin.)