This past week, RYSE was featured on Hawaii News Now for the work our organization has been able to do in the past 90 days since opening the shelter. Click the following link to view the video and article (https://bit.ly/2MeW8aE). Thank you everyone for your continued support for RYSE and our youth! … Read more about RYSE Airs on Hawaii News Now
RYSE Blessing
On Saturday, June 2, RYSE received the blessing of Kahu Kaleo Patterson. RYSE is ready to fulfill our mission of providing a safe haven for Hawaii's street youth, where they will be empowered to make positive change. As the sun shone down on the windward side of Oahu, there were big smiles and … Read more about RYSE Blessing
Nākiʻi A Paʻa Thatching Marathon
Mahalo to our dear friends at Hui Malama O Ke Kai for allowing the RYSE team to participate in the hale thatching marathon on Friday, May 4th. We so appreciate the mana and aloha shared with all. We are honored to be part of the efforts to continue to help strengthen the Waimānalo Community. This … Read more about Nākiʻi A Paʻa Thatching Marathon
Mahalo Sunrise Rotary
Despite the rain, Sunrise Rotary turned out in force on March 31 to transform the RYSE center. Before and after shots show what an incredible transformation it was. While the inside of the center had already undergone major renovations, the exterior was in desperate need of some sprucing up. … Read more about Mahalo Sunrise Rotary
Donate a Vehicle to RYSE
RYSE has an immediate need for an outreach vehicle. Our staff is hard at work, connecting with youth, providing transportation and supplies, conducting home visits and various appointments to help our young people get ahead in life. A mini-van is preferable, but any donation is welcome. Your … Read more about Donate a Vehicle to RYSE
Annual Point In Time Count – Help Needed
The Annual Point in Time count will be held the week of January 22, 2018. This effort organized by Partners in Care identifies the number of homeless individuals and families living on Oahu. An accurate understanding of needs helps direct resources from the federal government and other funding … Read more about Annual Point In Time Count – Help Needed
RYSE Open House
RYSE is having a Service provider and community open house. Thursday, Jan 25 from 9-12 noon or Friday, Jan 26 from 1-4pm, come check out Oahu’s new housing resource for homeless youth ages 18-24. Tour the center and learn about our model for empowering youth! Directions: From the Pali … Read more about RYSE Open House
Introducing our Executive Director
On behalf of the RYSE Board of Directors, I am very pleased to announce that Carla Houser has been named the new Executive Director of RYSE. Carla most recently served as program manager for the Youth Outreach Drop In Center (YO! House) and Teen clinic, operated jointly by Waikiki Health and Hale … Read more about Introducing our Executive Director