News & Events
RYSE Up in Go Kailua
We love the support of our community! The following article recently appeared in Go Kailua magazine. Click here to read the article. [pdf-embedder url="https://rysehawaii.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Go-Kailua-RYSE.pdf"]
RYSE recognized by Honolulu City Council
RYSE is grateful to Honolulu City Council member Ikaika Anderson and the other members of the Honolulu City Council for its recognition of RYSE. The proclamation issued on January 30, 2019 cited the groundbreaking “first-of-its-kind” shelter and services being...
Governor David Ige Announces Ohana Zone Funding for RYSE
Gov. David Ige has announced plans for Ohana Zone funding to provide services that will help to expand shelter capacity and access to services for our community’s most vulnerable members, including the 18-24 year old transition aged youth that are being helped to...
So Much to be Thankful For
RYSE celebrated our first Thanksgiving! We are so grateful for the many volunteers and supporters who have made the dream a reality. RYSE provides a safe haven for Hawaii’s street youth. It’s not just a warm bed and a hot meal. It’s a home. [gallery columns="1"...
Name in the News
Carla Houser, RYSE Executive Director, was the featured “Name in the News” in the Friday, October 19, 2018 edition of the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Vicki Viotti profiled the work Carla is doing at RYSE, followed by a question and answer format that further delves into...
From Capri Suns to Resumes
From Capri Suns to Resumes, Natanya Friedheim, a reporter from Civil Beat recently spent a morning at RYSE and learned how our organization is meeting the needs of homeless young people. Read the article here...
RYSE Airs on Hawaii News Now
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...
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...
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...
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...
Mark Your Calendars and come out to Support RYSE at the 2020 Visitor Industry Charity Walk
THE CHARITY WALK Gives everyone a chance to raise money for Hawai`i’s charities. WHO MAY WALK? The Hawai`i Lodging & Tourism Association invites everyone of every age to walk. Those under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult and walkers under the age of 18...
Anthology Group’s Big Early Year Donation
The Anthology Group presented RYSE with a $12,000 Check from the proceeds of their Yule Store Fundraiser. Mahalo to the folks at the Anthology Group for their support!
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...