The Difference We Make
|
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
Jamaica Bay Community Cleanup
Join RISE for a cleanup along Jamaica Bay. Local residents and visitors (adults and children) are encouraged to participate in this stewardship event. As appreciative citizens of the Rockaways, we need to do our part to... |
What's New
"Restoring the Rockaways"
Leila Belgaid, former Environmentor and Shore Corps participant, wrote a piece about "Restoring the Rockaways: The Dune Squad in a Scarred Landscape." Click here to read her article in Consilience: The Journal of Sustainable... |
How You Can Help
Help support RISE by volunteering, donating, or joining our mailing list |
