Zumba!
LaDeidre Smith will offer a FREE Zumba class every Monday, except Memorial Day, in May and June. Come to RISE and get a groove on!
What's New
What's New
RISE Farm Share 2026
Sign up for RISE Farm Share, the only mixed-income community-supported agriculture serving the Rockaways! Registration for the 2026 season is now open.
RISE in The Drop
RISE partnered with Surfrider in the fall for a community planting during Climate Week 2025. Read the feature about us in The Drop, Surfrider Foundation's publication, on pages 18-19.
"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 Development and to see captivating photos of our beloved peninsula.
A Taste of Natural Healing
Click here to learn about a new weekly offering at RISE! It is about creating change, making a positive impact on your health, energy, and community.
Coastal Champions
What are Coastal Champions? They are RISE monthly sustainers! Your financial support will directly impact the work and programs that have kept us relevant in the Rockaways since 2005. Click DONATE and select Monthly. Make your pledge in honor or in memory of the ones you love.