Annual Program Evaluation Report 2021

We are pleased to release our 2021 Annual Program Evaluation Report, produced by the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Department of Psychology, Ecological Determinants Lab. The past year marks our fourth year of serving houseless and opportunity youth, and is highlighted by some amazing achievements. In 2021, we:

-Sheltered 145 youth and provided over 7400 nights of safe sleep

-Completed 198 VI-SPDAT assessments to help connect youth with appropriate housing and services support

-Spent 276 days conducting outreach in our Oahu communities

-Helped transition 65% of shelter residents into stable housing

Our News

April 2026

At RYSE, we often say that our work is rooted in community and recently, that truth was felt in a powerful way. Following a visit to our West Side programs and hales, the Ho’okahua Hawaiian Foundation made a transformational contribution of $150,000 to support RYSE’s mission to end youth homelessness on Oʻahu.

March 2026

MARCH NEWS UPDATE

Workforce, Growth & Real-Life Skills in Action

At RYSE, workforce development is about more than employment, it’s about helping young people build confidence, stability, and a future they can see for themselves.

Recently, eight RYSE youth began a 22-week paid workforce development internship with Reuse Hawaiʻi, (@reusehawaii) where they are gaining hands-on construction experience and earning industry certifications. Already, participants have completed their Class 3 Pallet Jack certification, with more skills and credentials to come.

March 2026

Recently, eight RYSE youth began a 22-week paid workforce development internship with Reuse Hawaiʻi, (@reusehawaii) where they are gaining hands-on construction experience and earning industry certifications. Already, participants have completed their Class 3 Pallet Jack certification, with more skills and credentials to come.

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