Project snapshot
Strengthening Community Connections Thru Engagements Initiative provides free nature‑based recreational programming and loaner equipment (binoculars, kayaks, shade canopies, tables, apparel) to BIPOC residents of underserved Edgemere and the Rockaways, facilitating birding, hiking, kayaking, stargazing, and outdoor cultural events. By removing financial and equipment barriers, the project strengthens social networks, resilience, and environmental and mental wellness, counters isolation and disenfranchisement, and increases equitable access to local coastal green spaces, supporting community stability amid gentrification pressures.
Support Our Grantee Partners
Our grantmaking and programs are made possible by generous philanthropic support from people like you.
By donating to CitizensNYC today, you’ll help us provide microgrants to hundreds of community-led groups and small neighborhood businesses that are working to improve the quality of life in New York City.