News & Events
The RYSE Progress Report for 2018-2019
The Progress report completed by the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa provides a great reference and understanding on youth Homelessness here on Oahu and what RYSE is doing to change the circumstances of our homeless youth. The link below will provide access to the...
The Season of Support
Anthology Group is a large public relations firm and selected RYSE as their 2019 non-profit beneficiary for their holiday fundraising. Throughout the year, they gather a bunch of items for their “Yule Store” silent auction with the proceeds going to a local non-profit. This year it is RYSE!
Happy Holidays from RYSE
RYSE is all decked out in celebration for the Holidays. Many thanks to our gracious donors who provided the trees and decorations to make RYSE feel even more magical.
Celebrating Thanksgiving at RYSE
Celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday with the generosity of our supporters – specifically the great folks at Saint Clements Parish who provided the amazing dinner spread.
RYSE a 2019 U.S. City Mayor’s Conference Grant Recipient
RYSE receives a grant for $50,000 from the 2019 U.S. City Mayor’s Conference to continue our support for homeless youth on Oahu. The grant provides funding to sustain educational programs for our youth.
RYSE Pride
RYSE joined forces with Partners in Care during the Honolulu Pride parade to bring the message that Everybody Counts! January 23, 2020 volunteers will fan out across Oahu to get a count of the number of folks living unsheltered on that night. For more information on...
The Power of Community
RYSE Celebration 2019 was a huge success, thanks to Co-Chairs Elizabeth Rice Grossman and Ruthie Kaminskas and The Power of Community! Resources raised during the event will provide the shelter and supportive services that empowers Hawaii’s street-youth to move beyond...
Tehrell Porter Hearts RYSE
Noted mural artist Tehrell Porter brought his talent to RYSE. Teaching air brush skills to our RYSE youth, allowed them to explore their creative side and develop their artistic skills on a big scale. Tehrell’s presentation and ability to relate to our youth was...
Lt. Governor Josh Green Visits RYSE
Lt. Governor Josh Green recently visited RYSE to learn firsthand the unique challenges faced by those in the 18 – 24 age group that are working to overcome homelessness. In his role as Lt. Governor, Green is tasked with addressing the chronic homeless crisis in...
RYSE Turns 1!
RYSE celebrated its first birthday in June with residents and staff enjoying a day out at the beach. And there was lots to celebrate. Since opening in June of last year, we’ve housed 75 youth, 37 males / 38 female. We’ve provided 3,840 nights of shelter for our male...
CDC Guidance for Cloth Face Covering
Why, when and How to appropriately cover our faces. Click HERE.
Hawai’i Food Resources During COVID-19
Use this interactive map to locate all Farms, Keiki Feeding Sites and Kupuna Resources.
Community Level COVID-19 Homelessness Planning and Response Dashboard
a new resource released by the University of Pennsylvania! Tap on the link....
Behavioral Health and Homelessness Unified Response Group BHH-SURG
Got questions? BHH-SURG can help. Submit your question trough the link below. Submit a Question
CDC Interm Guidance for Responding to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) among People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness
Follow the Link to view the most current CDC guidance.
Volunteering at RYSE during COVID-19 Crisis
Utilize the following attached decision matrix to inform you on whether you can volunteer at our facility – Please stay safe!!
Our Homeless Community needs your advocacy during the COVID-19 Crisis
As Congress works to provide an emergency supplemental spending bill to aid communities during the coronavirus pandemic, they need to help an important population: people experiencing homelessness.
COVID-19 potential impact on Funding for our Homeless Community – we need your support!!!
The budget bill is being heard on Tuesday, and in light of projected state revenue declines due to COVID-19, there is a significant risk of cuts to homelessness and social services programs and at a time when the need for these programs are at their greatest.
Ask Your Representative to Support Increased Funding for Homelessness
Now that the President’s FY 2021 budget proposal is out, the federal budget cycle is officially underway. And there’s something you can do right from the start.Members of the House of Representatives are currently circulating a letter to their colleagues, which will...