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...