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
Annual Reports
Below are downloadable copies of RYSE financial and annual reports.
Our Team
Grants Administrator & Office Manager
Program Managers
Kathryn Boyer, Robert Daley, Charisse Kupahu
Education and Employment Counselors
Case Managers
Natasha Eves, Linoe McKeague, Erik Ryan, Efren Berrones, Connor Hendrix
Medical Provider
Behavioral Health Clinic Manager
Behavioral Health Coordinator
Director of Communications
Street Outreach Team
Lee Miyashiro, Michelle Rains, Jasrael Feeney, Mila Cabrera-Arce, Keahi Diaz, Kristin Onaga
Youth Care Counselors
Ann Allen, Kelila Lichota, Zainisha Ogwaro, Kela Pulawa, Antonio Vasquez, Brandi Vickers
Site Coordinators
Kahanu Ah Puck, Mahealani Raymond, Christy Cruz