CNY Rise Center

06/01/2026

🧡 This week, CNY RISE Center distributed fresh meat to families in Syracuse and Utica in honor of Eid al-Adha. 🌙

In Syracuse, we partnered with Marty Nave, 1st District Councilor, to support 11 families, and in Utica, we worked alongside The Center to reach 28 refugee families.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this meaningful community effort possible.

05/27/2026

05/25/2026

🌙 Eid al-Adha Mubarak!

CNY RISE Center was honored to partner with New Americans Blessing Box for a successful Eid al-Adha Gift Bag Giveaway in Syracuse.

It was wonderful to see families, children, and community members come together in the spirit of generosity, compassion, and celebration. Thank you to all of our volunteers and supporters who helped make the event possible.

Together, we continue building a stronger and more caring community. 🤝

05/20/2026

Our hearts are with the victims, families, and the entire San Diego community during this difficult time. 🤍

CNY RISE Center stands for compassion, understanding, and the protection of every place of worship.

04/24/2026

CNY RISE Center invites you to our 9th Annual Public Service Award Dinner.

This year’s theme, “Collaborative Community Policing,” highlights the importance of partnership, trust, and shared responsibility in building stronger and safer communities.

In collaboration with the Syracuse Police Department and the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, this special evening will bring together community members, leaders, and law enforcement to recognize outstanding service and strengthen connections.

We are honored to welcome Mark Rusin, Chief of Police, as part of the program.

📅 Tuesday, May 19
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 275 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse

Join us for an evening of recognition, dialogue, and community unity.

04/13/2026

CNY RISE Center was honored to join a meaningful community gathering that brought together leaders and neighbors in the spirit of dialogue, respect, and unity.

Events like this remind us that when we come together across cultures and perspectives, we build stronger and more connected communities.

We are grateful to everyone who made this gathering possible and look forward to continuing this important work together. 🤝

03/04/2026

CNY RISE Center was honored to host our 13th Annual Community Ramadan Dinner, bringing together faith leaders, public officials, law enforcement, and neighbors for an evening of reflection and unity.

From Qur’an recitation and sunset prayer to Sufi music and an inspiring keynote by Dr. Mobin Karimi of SUNY Upstate, the evening highlighted the deeper meaning of fasting — compassion, empathy, and shared humanity.

We are grateful to InterFaith Works, Syracuse Police Department, Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, and our many community partners for joining us in this 13-year tradition of connection and dialogue. 🌙

02/25/2026

CNY RISE Center was honored to join another wonderful Annual Capital Ramadan Dinner in Albany, where senators, assembly members, and community leaders came together to break bread and celebrate our shared human experience.

We extend our sincere thanks to Rachel May for joining the evening and for her continued engagement with our community. We are also grateful to the Peace Islands Institute for organizing such a meaningful gathering that promotes dialogue, understanding, and unity.

Events like this remind us that when we come together across cultures, faiths, and perspectives, we strengthen the bonds that make our communities thrive.

02/25/2026

We’re grateful to see CNY RISE Center’s Ramadan educational program at DeWitt Library featured in local news! 🌙

The event welcomed community members of all backgrounds to learn about the meaning of Ramadan, fostering understanding, dialogue, and connection in Central New York.

Read the article here:
https://www.eaglenewsonline.com/eagle_bulletin/news/ramadan-program-hosted-at-dewitt-library/article_7f586547-c33c-46d5-baab-506c6825d63b.html

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this program meaningful for our community. 💙

02/22/2026

🌙✨ CNY RISE Center Hosts a Wonderful and Heartfelt Ramadan Gathering in Utica ✨🌙

The 2026 Ramadan event organized by CNY RISE Center in Utica was filled with reflection, unity, and a strong sense of community as families, faith leaders, and guests came together to share the spirit of Ramadan.

It was truly inspiring to witness the kindness, togetherness, and appreciation for cultural traditions that made the evening so meaningful.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this gathering special.

💙 We Rise by Lifting Others