One year ago, RYSE released a statement in response to the ongoing genocide happening in Gaza. 

“As an organization that addresses the root causes of violence, RYSE recognizes that these same children and young adults who are facing genocide in Gaza right now were born under a longstanding colonial occupation resourced and ratified by the US. And fortified by the lies and slander of the mainstream media against oppressed peoples everywhere, from Richmond to Gaza.”

In remembrance, grief, love and rage, RYSE continues to stand in solidarity with Palestine through our words, actions, and spaces.

In August, RYSE and Pacific Southwest MHTTC co-hosted “We Are the Medicine: Culturally Sustaining & Healing Practices for Youth & Young Adult Service Providers.”

Over 60 health care providers across the country, state, and Bay Area convened on-campus at RYSE to share healing practices that draw upon indigenous, holistic, and somatic techniques.

We are honored to announce that RYSE received the The Dennis Maloney Youth-Driven Award at the 9th Annual National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice in Washington, DC.

“My favorite part of the mural is the tree hugging the women. I love it because it makes the mural seem like we all need to be loved even by something as beautiful as nature.” 

-Isaac Rivera, Artscapes intern and RYSE member since 2023

Check out the newest artistic addition to RYSE, “The People’s Garden,” a vibrant and colorful mural adorning the entrance to our Health Justice Center. 

Last week at RYSE, we celebrated Wellness Day, an afternoon of self-care, de-stressing, and community connection. Young people participated in healing activities such as an acai bowl cooking class, a self-identify storytelling workshop, a community partner resource fair and more! We collected input from staff and members to break down the concept of “wellness” and created a pro-tip guide about wellness and how to take care of yourself during stressful times.