PSA Group Notes

PSA Announcement

Group Study Notes 

RISE : https://www.riserockaway.org/rise/

Moshe 

Environmental Programs:

Rise Farm Share: 24 week membership of a share to a local farm to receive fresh produce each week. 

Cost: ranges from $14 to $990

Rockaway Market Street: a marketplace for farmers and vendors to sell fresh produce, homemade food, and crafts. 

Where: under the El by the Beach 60th Street A line subway station

When: The 2023 market season  takes place every saturday from June 10th to October 7th from 10am to 1:00pm

What else: live music, food sampling, and related activities

The MIssion: to support regional farmers and vendors to sell their products

RISE Stewardship Events: great way to volunteer, meet new people, clean ups, and shoreline plantings

Where: Rockaway Peninsula

When: check calendar for upcoming events

Benefits: offers  community service  hours to high  school students or corporations looking  for volunteer opportunities 

Shore Corps: learning program for high school students, focused on environmental stewardship, civic engagement, and community planning.

Who: 9-12th grade students who live in or attend schools in and around the Rockaway Peninsula

When: Monday-Thursdays  4:00pm-6:30pm

Expectations: Students must participate in person one day a week, after school, at the RISE Center as well as one weekend community event each month.

Location: RISE, 58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Far Rockaway, NY 11692

Dates: Fall 2022: September 19 – December 17

Spring 2023:  January 17  – June 3   

REQUIRED TO WEAR MASKS DURING PROGRAMMING

Living Classroom: a pre-K to sixth-grade STEM program that brings the great outdoors into the classroom, utilizing the natural shoreline for hands-on experiential learning.

  • All classes are 90 minutes and taught by experienced RISE educators.
  • All classes are conducted during the regular school day at the RISE Center, situated a block from the Atlantic Ocean and Jamaica Bay, where there is an abundance of natural resources to explore.
  • Programming is FREE to all Rockaway public schools. Minimum program fee for private schools, charters, or public schools outside the Rockaway peninsula.

Environmentor: : a science research mentorship for high school students to conduct authentic environmental research on Jamaica Bay and the Rockaway shoreline. 

Who: 9th- to 11th-grade students who live or attend school in or around the Rockaway Peninsula are eligible to apply to Environmentor. The program is entirely in person.

Dates:  July 5 to August 19, 2023

Location:  RISE, 58-03 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Far Rockaway, NY 11692

Class Days/Times: Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.   

Shopnil

Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability and Equity (RISE) is a non-profit organization that works to keep the environment and community sustained. RISE was established in 2005 by Jeanne Dupont, a known advocate, and environmentalist in the Rockaways community. 

Hurricane Sandy

In October 2012, Hurricane Sandy struck New York City. It was considered a superstorm with several storms wrapped together, making it one of the most damaging hurricanes to ever hit the U.S. The Rockaway peninsula was devastated from this hurricane with more than 1,000 structures destroyed and 10 feet of storm surge flooding the area. Queens residents lived months without heat and with mold in their homes from water damage, with total damage costing more than $70 billion.

Samea 

  • Getting in contact with founder 
  • community programs 
  • The beach 
  • joining the team 

General Notes:

  • Seasonal Intern Opportunities
    • Partaking in community activities such as documentary/filmmaking and photography, gardening, beach cleanups, community events such as movie nights, building community attractions, etc. 
    • Opportunities to build resume and experiences
    • Activities such as whale watching
    • Weekly informational meets, virtual/in person, learn about important things surrounding environmental conservation and more
    • Stipend (hs kids, not sure about college)
    • You get to go to the beach 😃🤷🏽‍♀️

Slide Outlines

  • Introduction:

Brief summary of RISE

When it got founded, who founded it

  • Environmental Programs

Talk about various environmental initiatives and other programs:

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– Yoga/Core

– Marathon

– Community Cleanups

– Planting/Gardening

  • Youth Programs
    • Shore Corps
    • Environmentor (Summer Internship)
    • Living Classroom
    • Benefits of such ex: stipend, going to the beach, interacting with animals in certain situations
  • Joining the RISE team
    • Working at a place where you get paid for doing good its a win-win
  • Conclusion

-Call for people to get involved and support RISE and maybe get involved in it, give public phone number, email, social media

-Recap RISE’s mission and various programs

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Introduction

  • Brief summary of RISE Rockaway’s mission and goals
    • Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability and Equity (RISE) is a non-profit organization that works to better the Rockaway community in New York by promoting sustainability, environmental justice, and community empowerment in the Rockaway area.

Environmental programs – moshe

  • Description of RISE Rockaway’s various environmental initiatives, such as:
    • Community gardens and farming projects
      • RISE Rockaway helps to establish and maintain community gardens and urban farms throughout the Rockaway area.
      • These projects promote food security, healthy eating habits, and sustainable agriculture practices.
    • Beach cleanups and dune planting
      • Traditional beach cleanups in order to remove and reduce trash and debris around the coastline.
      • Restoration of dunes and other natural features that provide coastal protection 
    • Composting and waste reduction programs
      • Facilitates composting and waste reduction programs in order to redirect waste from landfills and lessen greenhouse gas emissions.
      • Supplies education and resources to aid community members in reducing their overall waste footprint.
    • Education and outreach on climate change and sustainability issues
      • Promotes community outreach through educational services to increase awareness and action on climate change and other sustainability concerns.
      • Works with local schools, organizations, and individuals to expand knowledge of such topics.

Getting Involved with the community – samea

  • Current Events
    • The Rockaway community plans various events to bring people together in the neighborhood 
    • Fitness
      • Core on the Floor, Chair Yoga, Monday Morning Moves, United Airlines NYC Half Marathon
    • Other Events
      • Community Cleanup Rockaway/Jamaica Bay
      • Dune Planting 
      • Spring Cycle Feast 
      • Plant Swap
      • Tree Giveaway
      • Annual Earth Day RISE
      • Kayak & Birding Tour 
      • Sandy Anniversary Cleanup 
  • Community Programs
    • RISE Farm Share
      •  Fresh and organic produce straight from Sang Lee Farms to RISE, to provide affordable and locally grown crops to community members
    • Rockaway Market Street
      • Local Market under the bridge where you can sell and purchase anything from fresh produce to homemade items such as jewelery or other art pieces. 
      • Creating a sense of livelihood, and strengthening the well-being of the community
    • RISE Stewardship events
      • Dune Restoration Project 
      • Events that bring people together to establish to engage youth, volunteering, and community projects 

Disaster relief and recovery programs – shopnil 

  • Overview of RISEs contribution in helping the community recover from the wreckage of Hurricane Sandy, including:
    • Emergency preparedness and response training
      • Provision of emergency preparedness and response training to members and organizations in order to help prepare for future events.
      • Provision of resources and support during and after emergencies to ensure speedy recovery.
    • Disaster relief/recovery efforts; distribution of food, water, and supplies
      • Supplies immediate relief measures in the aftermath, ex: distributing food, water, and supplies to affected community members.
      • Strives to aid people in accessing resources and support from other organizations and government agencies.
    • Long-term recovery efforts, such as rebuilding homes and infrastructure
      • Works to support long-term recovery by helping to rebuild homes, infrastructure, and other community assets that were damaged or ruined by disasters.
      • Provides resources to help navigate the complex process of disaster recovery and rebuilding.

Conclusion

  • Recap of RISE mission and program:
    • RISE Rockaway’s programs promote sustainability, social justice, and disaster resilience in the Rockaway area.
    • These programs provide critical support and resources to community members, helping them to improve their quality of life and build a more resilient future.
  • Call for people to get involved and support RISE and maybe get involved in it, give public phone number, email, social media