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
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health Coordinators: Andre Fraticelli, Sidney Bandy
Education and Employment
E&E Program Manager: Sylvia Carter
Our Leadership Team
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health Coordinators: Andre Fraticelli, Sidney Bandy
Education and Employment
E&E Program Manager: Sylvia Carter