40k community members served to date |
3k lbs of trash removed from |
10k lbs of local organic produce distributed to residents annually |
Our community programs increase civic engagement and strengthen community connections
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.
EventsInternational Coastal Cleanup
Join RISE for the annual International Coastal Cleanup in partnership with American Littoral Society. People of every age are encouraged to participate. All collected trash will be entered into the national database, which goes to... |
What's NewBarbara Hillary Day
"Who is Barbara Hillary?" you might ask. She was the first African American woman to reach both the North Pole and the South Pole. A resident of Arverne, she was a dedicated community activist... |
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