OVERVIEW

RYSE is a safe and welcoming center for diverse West Contra Costa youth (ages 13 to 21) that seek to build youth power and leadership towards the larger vision of personal and community health and transformation. Grounded in social justice values and principles, RYSE provides free comprehensive and holistic programming and promotes multi-racial, cross-cultural relationships.

RYSE opened its doors in October 2008, and features programming and services across areas of:

• Media Arts and Culture: Poetry, Music, Video, Visual and Performing Arts
• Health Justice: Wellness, Counseling Services, Sex Positivity, Alphabet Group for LGBTQ+ Youth, Sister Circle, Young Men’s Group
• Education & Economic Justice: Education and Career Supports, College Access, Tutoring
• Youth Justice: Restorative Justice, Community Service and Case Management, Re-entry, Diversion/RESTOR, Policy Advocacy
• Youth Power Building: Member Engagement, Organizing, Leadership, Voter Registration, Civic Engagement and Storytelling