The Difference We Make
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40k community members served to date |
3k lbs of trash removed from |
10k lbs of local organic produce distributed to residents annually |
Community Programs
Our community programs increase civic engagement and strengthen community connections
Success Stories
Over 95 percent of the young people who take part in our programs are going on to further their education in college or trade schools and are focused on careers in STEM-related fields. Meet the leaders who are stepping up and making a difference in their community.
Meet Ana, RISE Volunteer
Events
Rockaway Honeyworks & NYC Honey Fest
Rockaway Honeyworks, a RISE initiative, will table at 15th Annual NYC Honey Fest. Student interns from Shore Corps helped to do hive inspections and harvest honey, which will be on sale in eight-ounce, four-ounce, and one-ounce... |
What's New
RISE in NYC Biodiversity Task Force Report
New York City is home to rare wildflowers and migrating birds—but nature here is disappearing. Mariellé Anzelone, cofounder of New York City Biodiveristy Task Force and urban conservation biologist, says, "We actually... |
How You Can Help
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