Who We Are

Residential Youth Services and Empowerment

Residential Youth Services and Empowerment (RYSE), a 501(c)(3) operates an access center where Hawai‘i’s street youth are assessed and referred to appropriate support services. Youth ages 14-24 have access to a safe temporary living space specifically designed to address their unique needs. The access center offers coordinated programs and services to build a path towards reintegration into mainstream society.

Our Mission and Our Vision

Mission

To provide a continuum of support and services that empowers Hawaii’s street youth to move beyond homelessness.

Vision

We envision a community where there is no youth homelessness.

Our Results

Since RYSE opened its doors in June 2018, we have continued to strive towards achieving our mission of eradicating youth homelessness in Hawaii and empowering young people to build a foundation for life-long well-being. In just the two years RYSE has been operational we have consistently achieved proven, significant results, including:

  • Serving over 200 unique transition age individuals
  • Providing respite from the streets for 172 young people
  • Reuniting over 52% of youth with family after leaving RYSE
  • Hosting 79% of clients entering the housing program one time only

Our Leadership Team

Executive Director

Carla Houser

STAFF

 

 

Administrative

Executive Director: Carla Houser

Director of Communications:                   Jaclyn Hawse

 

On-Site

Site Manager: Charisse Kupahu

Community Engagement Coordinator: Kela Pulawa 

 

Housing

Director of Housing Services: Robert Daley

Housing Program Manager: Angelika Taylor 

Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health Coordinators: Andre Fraticelli, Sidney Bandy

Outreach & Diversion

Outreach and Diversion Program Manager: Nemesis Nichols

 

Education and Employment

E&E Program Manager: Sylvia Carter

 

Our Leadership Team

Executive Director

Carla Houser

STAFF

 

 

Administrative

Executive Director: Carla Houser

Director of Communications:                   Jaclyn Hawse

 

On-Site

Site Manager: Charisse Kupahu

Community Engagement Coordinator: Kela Pulawa 

 

Housing

Director of Housing Services: Robert Daley

Housing Program Manager: Angelika Taylor 

Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health Coordinators: Andre Fraticelli, Sidney Bandy

Outreach & Diversion

Outreach and Diversion Program Manager: Nemesis Nichols

 

Education and Employment

E&E Program Manager: Sylvia Carter