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% 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 Eden, Shore Corps Leader
Events
Mother's Day Foraging Tour with Wildman Steve Brill
On Mother's Day, Sunday, May 10th, RISE will be hosting a special tour with America's go-to guy for foraging, "Wildman" Steve Brill. Steve will lead one of his world-famous foraging tours of the Far Rockaway seashore. This... |
What's New
Open Call: Art Underneath the Elevated 2020
RISE launched an open call for artists to submit proposals for temporary art installations in 2020 to activate the public space underneath/adjacent to the elevated A-train in Rockaway, Queens. All applications were due March 2nd.... |
How You Can Help
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