named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Flea Market
Community-driven event offering secondhand goods for sale, supporting RIDA while promoting reuse and community engagement
Cultural and Social Outings
Organizes off-island trips to cultural institutions such as the Paley Center and Bronx Zoo, as well as events like Shakespeare in the Park and Diwali celebrations
Holiday and Community Events
Hosts seasonal events including Thanksgiving dinners, Mother's Day brunches, Juneteenth celebrations, and holiday pop-up markets
Nutrition Workshop
Free educational sessions led by a registered dietitian covering healthy eating, portion control, and affordable cooking using pantry foods
RIDA Food Pantry
Biweekly food distribution program providing groceries and pantry items to individuals with disabilities and other community members in need on Roosevelt Island
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Deliver socialization, recreation, and educational programs for seniorsProvides weekday congregate meals, exercise classes, computer training, nutrition education, cooking demonstrations, and case assistance for accessing government benefits, housing resolution, and medical care; also delivers meals to homebound individuals.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Distribute essential goods and supplies to residentsProvides free items such as BOMBAS socks during Roosevelt Island Day and organizes giveaways including school supplies and snacks at back-to-school events.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Host annual flea market and community fundraising eventsOrganizes an annual flea market at Church Plaza and previously operated a weekly Saturday flea market at Good Shepherd Chapel to raise funds and support organizational activities.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operate biweekly food pantryRuns a food pantry every other Friday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Cultural Center and weekly on Fridays at the RI Senior Center, distributing food to community members in need through community-supported events.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Organize cultural and social programs for individuals with disabilitiesProvides cultural, educational, and social activities including holiday events, outings to cultural institutions like the Thunderbird American Indian Powwow, and member gatherings such as the 2025 Thanksgiving dinner at Nisi Bistro, enabling full participation regardless of ability to pay.
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Non-Emergency Medical & Essential Transportation 1 activity
- Provide transportation and access support for disabled residentsOffers transportation services and facilitates access to organizations and facilities that assist individuals with disabilities in daily living on Roosevelt Island.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$108K
Contributions & grants$108K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$101K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$72K
balance sheet
Total assets$94K
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Net assets$94K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +50.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- GLADYS MATHEW — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Carter Burden Network Partner — Operates the Roosevelt Island Senior Center in partnership with RIDA.
- Church Plaza Partner — Hosts the Annual Flea Market in partnership with RIDA.
- DO FOR ONE Partner — Collaborates with RIDA to connect individuals with developmental disabilities to community life through one-to-one relationships.
- FDR Hope Memorial Partner — Partner organization providing inspiration to individuals with disabilities through a memorial dedicated to Franklin D. Roosevelt on Roosevelt Island.
- Food Bank for New York City Partner — Collaborates with to provide nutrition education and cooking demonstrations.
- NYPD Partner — Co-hosted the Back-to-School Giveaway event with RIDA in August 2025.
- Nisi Bistro Partner — Hosted RIDA's Thanksgiving dinner event in November 2025.
- OPEN DOORS Partner — Arts and justice initiative on Roosevelt Island that collaborates with RIDA, using storytelling and hip-hop to address social injustice.
- OPEN DOORS Partner — Member organization that produced a short film celebrating RIDA Board Member Nancy Brown.
- Paley Center Partner — Collaborates with the Paley Center to provide educational and cultural outings for members.
- Queens Farm Partner — Hosted the Thunderbird American Indian Powwow attended by RIDA members in July 2025.
- RI Senior Center Partner — Hosts the food pantry program at its facility.
- RIOC Partner — Collaborated with RIDA to hold the Juneteenth Celebration on June 15, 2024.
- RIOC PSD Partner — Co-hosted the Back-to-School Giveaway event with RIDA in August 2025.
- Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation Partner — Collaborates with community organizations on Roosevelt Island to increase involvement of people with disabilities in Island activities.
- Visiting Nurse Service Partner — A representative is available at the food pantry to assist with Medicaid, Medicare, and Home Care benefits.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Integration Through Participation and Accessmethodology: community integration through participationBy facilitating participation in community events, improving access to information, and removing mobility barriers, the organization enhances social integration and independence for individuals with disabilities, because active involvement in community life strengthens belonging and self-sufficiency.
- Strengths-Based Programming for Inclusion and Engagementmethodology: strengths-based programmingBy designing programs around the individual strengths and abilities of members with diverse disabilities, the organization promotes inclusion, engagement, and self-determination, because focusing on capabilities rather than limitations fosters dignity and active participation.