RYSE Center

RYSE Center A safe space building youth power for young people to love, heal & lead.

RYSE creates safe spaces grounded in social justice that build youth power for young people to love, learn, educate, heal and transform lives and communities. We envision a community that inspires youth to live with pride and purpose, where the sounds of gunshots have been replaced by the sounds of organizing, song, collaboration, laughter, and learning. In everything we do, we work to ensure RYSE remains a consistent sanctuary of safety, compassion, and justice for all youth.

💜 Hi RYSErs! We will be closed to members today, 5/29 for a private event. If you need support during this time, please ...
05/29/2026

💜 Hi RYSErs! We will be closed to members today, 5/29 for a private event. If you need support during this time, please call our member line at 510-255-1940. Thank you for your understanding 💜

💪🏼 Summer weight lifting pop up. ALL LEVELS AND ALL PEOPLE WELCOMED. Learn how to lift weights, avoid injury while lifti...
05/28/2026

💪🏼 Summer weight lifting pop up. ALL LEVELS AND ALL PEOPLE WELCOMED. Learn how to lift weights, avoid injury while lifting or come teach us a thing or two about lifting. 🏋🏼‍♀️💫

Sign up in the link 🔗 our bio!

🌱 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS 🌱YouthBridge: Alternatives to Incarceration is launching our Summer 2026 Internship and we’...
05/27/2026

🌱 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS 🌱

YouthBridge: Alternatives to Incarceration is launching our Summer 2026 Internship and we’re looking for young people who are passionate about leadership, community, advocacy, and creating change ✨

Through this paid internship, interns will:
🫶🏽 Learn about restorative justice + alternatives to incarceration
📣 Build leadership and advocacy skills
🌎 Explore systems, community impact, and social change
🎨 Create youth-led projects and initiatives
🤝 Engage in hands-on learning and collective action

💵 $20/hour
🗓️ 5-week internship
📍 Tues/Thurs • 2–7PM
☀️ Starts July 2026

If you’re ready to grow, connect, learn, and build alongside community — we encourage you to apply 💚

🔗 Application link in bio / Apply here: https://forms.gle/3t611hDeQ5pcdMdM9
📩 Questions? Reach out to chantille tran @ [email protected]

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RYSE will be closed today, Monday, 5/25 in observance of Memorial Day. We hope everyone takes time to rest, reconnect, a...
05/25/2026

RYSE will be closed today, Monday, 5/25 in observance of Memorial Day. We hope everyone takes time to rest, reconnect, and care for themselves and one another.

If you’re a member and would like support or to connect with someone from our team, please reach out to our member line at 510-255-1940.

This week at RYSE, we’re moving through time — honoring the stories, traditions, resistance, healing, and joy woven acro...
05/20/2026

This week at RYSE, we’re moving through time — honoring the stories, traditions, resistance, healing, and joy woven across Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander/Oceania communities. 🌺🌊🧵

From immigrant flavor and ancestral healing practices to political movement building, cultural pride, and collective celebration, our “Woven Through Time” spirit week created space for young people to connect across generations, cultures, and struggles through art, food, dance, organizing, storytelling, and community care. ❤️💛💚

Swipe through to see the themes, activities, and beautiful energy that shaped our Asia x Oceania RYSing History Month celebration this week at RYSE.

✨💫We are thrilled to celebrate the launch of The Culture Keepers — a storytelling and media platform that brings visibil...
05/20/2026

✨💫We are thrilled to celebrate the launch of The Culture Keepers — a storytelling and media platform that brings visibility, resources, and reverence to Bay Area artists and culture makers.

RYSE believes that culture keeping means recognizing young people — especially Black, Brown, Q***r, and system-impacted youth — as experts of their own lives, stories, and futures. They are leaders, visionaries, and bearers of our communities’ power. ✍🏼🎨✊🏼

The Culture Keepers is a reminder that creativity, care, and collective investment are essential to thriving communities. We’re proud to stand alongside artists, educators, elders, yelders, organizers, and young people who continue to protect, nurture, and reimagine culture across the Bay Area.

Learn more and explore the stories at TheCultureKeepers.org

✨Step into a journey through generations of resilience, culture, creativity, and community during Asia Rysing x Oceania ...
05/17/2026

✨Step into a journey through generations of resilience, culture, creativity, and community during Asia Rysing x Oceania Spirit Week: “Woven Through Time” at RYSE!

This year’s theme celebrates the rich histories and living traditions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities — honoring the ways our stories, art, dance, language, and ancestral knowledge continue to shape who we are today. From traditional textiles and tatau patterns to music, movement, and cultural expression, we recognize the strength and beauty woven through generations across Asia and Oceania.

Join us for a week of culture, connection, creativity, and celebration as we uplift our communities and honor the past, present, and future of AANHPI history and identity. 🌺🌏✨
May 18 – May 22

05/15/2026

✨💜🩵💛Dear Beloved Community,

💜💸Your steadfast support and joyous contributions at this year’s Be a Kid! fundraiser generated over $63,000 for the Youth Emergency Fund, to directly support youth and families in West Contra Costa through crises including access to meals, safe housing, mental health supports and more. ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏿

With lighting up the stage, nourishing our bodies, slinging signature sips, and dropping banger after banger, we thank you for being together with us.

You can sustain a liberatory space where young people will continue to lead, dream, and love by contributing to the Youth Emergency Fund and signing up to be a recurring donor at rysecenter.org/donate.

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Are you interested in sharpening your kitchen skills and getting PAID to do it? 🔪🍎Join our Food Justice Cohort, a season...
05/15/2026

Are you interested in sharpening your kitchen skills and getting PAID to do it? 🔪🍎

Join our Food Justice Cohort, a season-long, paid program where you’ll:
- Learn food justice concepts like food deserts, access to healthy food, and solutions to food equity.
- Receive hands-on kitchen training with Chef Jenabi Pareja: knife skills, pasta making, bread baking, and more!
- Earn a Food Handler’s License to boost your resume and career options.
- Build community through shared meals, mutual aid food projects, and cooking sessions.

🗓️ When: July 9 - December 16 Mondays + Wednesdays
(Fall, 4:00-6 PM) (Spring, 2:30–4:15PM)
💰 Stipend: $400/month for your time and dedication
📍 Location: RYSE Center, Richmond

This season-long commitment is perfect for youth looking to learn, grow, and make an impact in their community.

🔗 Apply now: tinyurl.com/RYSEfoodjustice
Deadline: May 29

For questions, reach out to Alexa, Health Justice Coordinator, at [email protected]

✨Step into a journey through generations of resilience, culture, creativity, and community during Asia Rysing x Oceania ...
05/13/2026

✨Step into a journey through generations of resilience, culture, creativity, and community during Asia Rysing x Oceania Spirit Week: “Woven Through Time” at RYSE!

This year’s theme celebrates the rich histories and living traditions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities — honoring the ways our stories, art, dance, language, and ancestral knowledge continue to shape who we are today. From traditional textiles and tatau patterns to music, movement, and cultural expression, we recognize the strength and beauty woven through generations across Asia and Oceania.

Join us for a week of culture, connection, creativity, and celebration as we uplift our communities and honor the past, present, and future of AANHPI history and identity. 🌺🌏✨

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3939 Bissell Avenue
Richmond, CA
94805

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Monday 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday 12pm - 7pm
Wednesday 12pm - 7pm
Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 12pm - 7pm

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