RYSE Programs are designed to provide our youth with the tools to build a better city.
We envision a movement led by young people that ensures dignity for youth, their families, and their communities.
Programming at RYSE is anchored in the belief that young people have the lived knowledge and expertise to identify, prioritize, and direct the activities and services necessary to thrive.
SPRING PROGRAMMING STARTS JANUARY 21st!
Dates: January 21st - June 11th, 2025
Time: Mondays 1-7pm & Tuesdays-Fridays 12-7pm
Join us for a season full of opportunities to learn, explore, grow, and have fun in our amazing, FREE, programs, paid-internships, and field trips!! All programs are designed for youth 13-21! Step into a space where youth can come together to organize, learn about their expressive freedom, identities, and create new connections within their community!
Everything is completely free for members and becoming a member is as easy as attending a tour and orientation!
How can members access our campus for programs and services?
RYSE is open for youth attending programs or meeting with staff on Mondays 1-7pm and Tuesdays-Fridays 12-7pm during the fall. Please Note: Schedules may vary depending on holidays, special events, and staff training.
RYSE members can attend RYSE on the days they sign-up for programs. Program sign-ups will occur daily in the front lobby.
Young people 13-17 years old are required to attend an orientation with their parent/guardian when becoming a RYSE Member.
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Our Programs
Education + Economic Justice
Helping youth disrupt the inequitable education and justice systems they navigate daily. Our Education + Economic Justice programming includes Case Management Support, College Access, Hire Up, Justice RYSing, Study Up, and Youth Policy Institute.
Health Justice
Youth need a city that cares about their well-being. Our Health Justice programming includes Alphabet Group, Case Management and Individual Counseling Services, Dance Fitness, Grow Your Bites, RYSE Restorative Pathways Project (R2P2), and Tasty Tuesdays.
Youth Power Building
Organizing and advocating for a better future. RYSE is committed to youth leadership and organizing and supports youth leadership through the Richmond Youth Organizing Team (RYOT).
Media, Arts, + Culture
Creating art that heals and transforms our city. We elevate youth voice by providing access to industry-standard media equipment and professional development training in the areas of video production, music, visual arts, and performing arts.
Youth Justice
Demanding and obtaining equity within our justice systems is essential for our youth and our society. System impacted young people are supported through individualized case management and through examining and critiquing systems that are built on historic trauma, race, gender, and class structures and work toward transformation.
What you'll find at RYSE
We lead with love and will always meet youth where they are
98% of members feel safer at RYSE than anywhere else
Recognized as a leading center for Creative Youth Organizing
Named a 2017 Collaborative Partner of the Year
RYSE programs are always free for youth to access
An average of 200 youth are served each month at RYSE
Explore Our Resources
RYSE strives to be a space that meets the needs of Richmond and West Contra Costa County youth. For those who are unable to access the Center or whose needs are beyond the scope of our services, we offer these resources.