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
Sandy Anniversary Cleanup & Planting
For the twelfth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, RISE is bringing people of all ages together to care for our shoreline and create a natural protective barrier for the Rockaway community. As we learned from the hurricane, the... |
What's New
Thank you!
We are excited to share that guests at Target stores cast 71,746 votes to Rockaway Waterfront Alliance, Inc. d/b/a RISE (Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability and Equity), awarding Target funds in the amount of $2,124.40 to our... |
How You Can Help
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