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 Marco, Shore Corps Leader
Events
Winter Bird Walk 2.0 with NYC Plover Project
Join RISE for a winter birding tour of Edgemere! Come see sea ducks, grebes, common and red-throated loons, Northern gannets, and other winter birds on the shoreline. Whether you are an expert or a beginner, all levels of... |
What's New
RISE on Cyberchase
In a segment of “Cyberchase: For Real,” a live-action epilogue that follows the animated portion of Emmy Award-winning PBS TV series Cyberchase, the Rockaway dunes are highlighted as real-life examples of community stewardship and... |
How You Can Help
Help support RISE by volunteering, donating, or joining our mailing list |
