August 2026

Six RYSE youth are taking their next steps toward college, career training and professional certifications with support from the IMUA Scholarship Program, now in its second year.
Each recipient received a $1,000 scholarship, with this year’s students pursuing everything from HVAC and Fire & Environmental Emergency Response training to college studies and the performing arts

At RYSE, we know that ending homelessness requires more than a roof overhead, it requires community. That’s why we’re so grateful for partners like Bluewater Mission, a nondenominational church in Honolulu whose commitment to walking alongside young people continues to make a lasting impact.

This summer, community members, volunteers, and supporters rolled up their sleeves for a workday at Hale Koko, RYSE’s newest housing initiative for youth transitioning through and aging out of Hawaiʻi’s foster care system. From painting and cleaning to organizing and yard work, every project helped move the property one step closer to becoming a safe and welcoming home for young people navigating housing instability.