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 Stephanie, RISE Operations & Communications
Events
NYC Climate Week Planting with Surfrider
Join RISE for hands-on dune restoration as part of "Greater Rockaway" Coastal Resilience Plan during Climate Week NYC. The initiative focuses on long-term enhancement and maintenance of coastal dunes to mitigate climate... |
What's New
RISE Native Plant Nursery
Join RISE in creating a new native plant nursery, to locally grow native shoreline plants for the coastal dunes of the Rockaway peninsula. |
How You Can Help
Help support RISE by volunteering, donating, or joining our mailing list |
