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RYSE Scholarship Winner Announcement

This year's winner of the RYSE Scholarship goes to Emilia Sarmiento!!

"Emi was an essential part of our 2024 RYSE cohort,” reports Senior Youth Operational Board and Assessment Coordinator Gabby Reeve, who oversees the RYSE Program in partnership with Apprenticeship Coordinator Kate Liggett. “Her commitment and engagement as well as her ability to make other participants feel comfortable or just make them smile were so valuable to the group.”

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Youth Operational Board

The Youth Operational Board nurtures innovative, youth-generated ideas.

Find a Mentor

We’ll work with you to find an adult of your choosing to help you with your goals or just to talk.

Become a Mentor

We are always looking for passionate adults who want to help empower a young person through a 1-1 mentoring match.

Drop-In Center

Where it all happens. The Drop-In Center is a safe, supportive space for young people to come together, hang out, play games, develop ideas and connect with peers and staff.

Skatepark

Located behind RYSP's Drop-In Center is the skate park. A safe, fun neighborhood spot for young people to spend the day.

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Promote responsibility, self-worth & intergenerational communication.

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