The Ocean Recovery Community Alliance (ORCA) seeks to preserve and protect coastlines while inspiring awareness and action in the community. ORCA is a service project of the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting recovery from alcohol and other drug addictions through advocacy, education, and service. ORCA was created to bring communities together in a shared mission of environmental stewardship and conservation efforts that are open to everyone. For those participating in the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery program, ORCA provides a way for people to enrich the environment while simultaneously experiencing their own healing and recovery.
Since the spring of 2020, ORCA has completed 221 beach cleanups, removed 60,210 pounds of trash, and involved 30,000+ volunteers along the coastlines in Rhode Island and Connecticut. Many businesses, schools and organizations participate in the frequently scheduled beach cleanups. There are also a variety of enjoyable fundraising events. ORCA unites individuals from all backgrounds in their purpose to improve and sustain our coastlines, ensuring they will remain vibrant and thriving for the present and for future generations.
To sign up for a beach cleanup, attend a fundraiser, or donate, please visit www.oceanrecoverycommunityalliance.org. ORCA regularly hosts beach cleanups throughout RI and CT, including Newport, Narragansett, South Kingstown, Westerly, and Mystic. No experience is necessary, just your passion to help protect our coastlines. 100% of donations go directly toward beach cleanups, volunteer supplies, equipment, and community outreach to support ORCA’s mission to protect the ocean.
