Our Story
Our mission is to preserve and protect coastlines while inspiring people to take action for a sustainable future. Through impactful, hands-on beach cleanups and collaborations with businesses, schools, and organizations, ORCA works to create cleaner beaches, healthier oceans, and stronger communities. More than just cleanups, ORCA is a movement of people coming together to ensure our coastlines remain vibrant and thriving for generations to come.


Our Impact
185
Total Cleanups
53,626
LBS Cleaned
Upcoming Events
Get to Know Us
The Ocean Recovery Community Alliance (ORCA) is a service project of the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR), launched in the spring of 2020 with the mission of protecting and preserving our coastal environments through community-driven action. CCAR, a nonprofit organization founded in 1998, supports individuals in recovery through advocacy, education, and service.
