A New Hub for the Community

Tucked away in South Eastern Queens, Far Rockaway is one of the most underserved communities in New York City. For more than ten years, Rockaway Waterfront Alliance (RWA)  has been a leader in community-based programming in Far Rockaway, hosting enriching programs for hundreds of young people and families through our community events, hands-on environmental workshops, and after-school and summer teen internships. 

During this time, we learned to make the most of the little we had—including hosting programs in and around Rockaway’s forgotten, overgrown landscapes. But in 2007, we were awarded a new home by the City of New York in a historic firehouse, that we have re-imagined as the Rockaway Institute for a Sustainable Environment (RISE).  

RISE will be a community and cultural center and hub for the peninsula—the first of its kind. RISE will allow us to serve nearly ten times the number of youth and families we presently serve, and help bring much needed programs to one of New York City's most isolated communities.
 

We have worked tirelessly to establish this exciting new community space. But, we need your help now more than ever. Construction is nearly complete and we are on the verge of officially opening our doors! But, we need your help to raise $165,000 to cover the costs of programming in our new space. 

Please lend your support by donating today so we can serve more of our community with enriching science, technology, and arts programs to educate and empower our local community. Any amount small or large will help us get closer to our goal.

Thank you for your support!