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 builds youth power for young people
to love, learn, educate, heal and transform lives and communities. About RYSE:
RYSE is a safe and welcoming center for diverse West Contra Costa youth (ages 13 to 21) that seeks to build youth power and leadership towards the larger vision of personal and community health and transformation. Grounded in so

cial justice values and principles, RYSE provides 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 community health; education and career; juvenile justice; media, arts & culture; and youth leadership and organizing.

🔧🚲 Learn, build, and ride! 🙌 Youth of all skill levels are invited to get hands-on experience working with tools 🛠️ and ...
08/24/2026

🔧🚲 Learn, build, and ride! 🙌 Youth of all skill levels are invited to get hands-on experience working with tools 🛠️ and learning how to work on different styles of bikes 🚴‍♀️. Beginners are highly encouraged to join!

You don’t need to know how to ride a bike to participate! 🚲 And if you want to learn how to ride, we can help with that too!

Throughout the season, participants will build bikes 🔩🚲 that will be raffled off at the end of the program! 🎟️ Come learn new skills, build something awesome, and get your hands dirty!

🔗Sign-up: bit.ly/RYSEBikepop

🍂Fall programming at RYSE starts August 31st.

🚨 IMPORTANT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨Always double-check, as there are organizations with similar names. But we do t...
08/18/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Always double-check, as there are organizations with similar names. But we do things differently.

RYSE will NEVER: 🚫

1️⃣ Ask for young people’s sensitive information on our website.

2️⃣ Solicit donations by phone.

👀 Always check for our RYSE logo, and you can even double-check our tax ID before making a donation. ✅

Thank you for your attention!

🍂✨Our Fall 2026 Program Season kicks off August 31st with a whole lineup of AMAZING programs! 🎉🔥RYSE members can stop by...
08/17/2026

🍂✨Our Fall 2026 Program Season kicks off August 31st with a whole lineup of AMAZING programs! 🎉🔥

RYSE members can stop by for workshops, activities, events—or just to hang out and vibe with community. 💛

🗓️ Hours:
🌟 Monday: 1–7 PM
🌟 Tuesday–Friday: 12–7 PM

This season, we’ve got art 🎨, dance 💃🏽, cooking 🍳, music 🎶, organizing 📣, basketball 🏀, mentorship 🤝🏽, college prep 🎓, and SO much more bubbling up on campus!

💫 All RYSE members are welcome back!
New to the space? Youth ages 13–21 can get started with our quick membership process by following the link 🔗: rysecenter.org/for-youth

Got questions? DM us! 💌

We can’t wait to see you this fall! 🍁🧡

☀️Hi RYSers! We will be closed to members/drop-ins today, August 7th until Friday, August 28th for Staff Restoration and...
08/07/2026

☀️Hi RYSers! We will be closed to members/drop-ins today, August 7th until Friday, August 28th for Staff Restoration and Staff Development!

If you are a young person in need of support, please call or text us at 510-255-1940 or check out our Mental Health Support Resource Page 🔗: rysecenter.org/resources

See you on Monday, August 31st for the launch of the Fall 2026 Program Season.🍂

☀️Summer is not over yet! 😎RYSE members, joins us tomorrow, August 6th from 3-6pm to celebrate the last day of summer pr...
08/05/2026

☀️Summer is not over yet! 😎RYSE members, joins us tomorrow, August 6th from 3-6pm to celebrate the last day of summer programming by enjoying some good food 🍔 great music 🔊 fun activities and a petting zoo!🦙

Click the 🔗 in bio or scan the QR code to RSVP✨

🍂 Fall Programs start August 31st! 🍂We’re thrilled to launch the Fall 2026 Program Season — a new lineup of creative, h...
08/05/2026

🍂 Fall Programs start August 31st! 🍂
We’re thrilled to launch the Fall 2026 Program Season — a new lineup of creative, healing-centered and fun experiences for youth to grow, lead, and thrive. 💫
✨ Join us starting Monday, August 31st for workshops, media & arts, wellness, organizing, and more!

Not a RYSE member? 🔗 Follow the link to sign up for an enrollment session: rysecenter.org/for-youth

Stay tuned to our socials for our weekly program schedule✨

08/03/2026

Night Out for Safety & Liberation is tomorrow at RYSE starting at 4! ✨Follow the 🔗 in bio to register 🎟️ for our free community event.

🧚🏾‍♂️ 🪄 Come enjoy free food by Curbside Kitchen and Endless Summer Sweets, and stock up on school supplies and hygiene items at the free market.

Don’t forget to enter into the raffle for a chance to win Beats headphones 🎧 and MORE!

📣RYSE Fall 2026 Cohorts are OPEN!📣Join programs like Youth Organizing, Music, Visual Arts, Video Production, Zymbolic, G...
07/31/2026

📣RYSE Fall 2026 Cohorts are OPEN!📣

Join programs like Youth Organizing, Music, Visual Arts, Video Production, Zymbolic, Global Warriors and the RYSE Lounge Cohort. Must be a RYSE member to apply.

Deadline to apply: August 14th, 2026 at the 🔗 https://forms.gle/dBAorMAJXu3NMD1a8

📲Not a RYSE member yet? Are YOU 13-21 years old? Visit rysecenter.org/for-youth to book an orientation and tour!

07/27/2026

💭 Do you remember a time when you felt safe, seen, and heard?
We asked RYSE members and staff to reflect on the moments, people, and places that made them feel like they truly belonged. Their stories remind us that safety and liberation are built through community, care, and showing up for one another.
Join us for our 9th Annual Night Out for Safety & Liberation (NOSL)—an evening of community, connection, celebration, and collective care. 💬 Let us know in the comments below 👇⬇️ a time you felt safe, seen, and held!

✨ This year’s theme: Do You Remember the Time? — A Night to Be Seen, Heard & Held.
🗓️ Tuesday, August 4, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 RYSE Youth Center | Richmond, CA
💜 FREE & Open to the Community

Come enjoy free food, performances, community resources, activities, and good vibes as we gather to imagine and build safer, more liberated futures together. Bring your people. Spread the word. We’ll see you there. ✨

07/24/2026

🍝🌿 FOOD JUSTICE FRIDAYS 🌿🍝
We made it to the final edition of Food Justice Fridays! 💚 Our Food Justice Cohort serving up a comforting, budget-friendly Spicy Sausage Marinara Pasta that’s full of flavor and perfect for feeding family and friends.

🍽️ Quick Recipe: Spicy Sausage Marinara Pasta
• Dice ½ onion and chop 3 cloves of garlic.
• Brown 1 lb. spicy Italian sausage in a pan, breaking it into bite-sized pieces (no oil needed).
• Add the onion and garlic, then cook for 3–5 minutes until softened.
• Stir in one 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes and let simmer for about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
• Cook your favorite pasta according to the package directions and drain (save a little pasta water if needed).
• Toss the pasta with the sauce, mix well, and top with grated parmesan if you’d like. Enjoy! 🍝✨

Food justice is about more than cooking—it’s about building confidence, learning life skills, and creating access to fresh, nourishing food for ourselves and our communities. 💚

Thank you for following along with our Food Justice Fridays series and supporting the incredible work of our youth chefs all summer long. We hope these recipes inspire you to cook, share a meal, and keep building food justice wherever you are. 👩🏽‍🍳👨🏿‍🍳🌱

Address

3939 Bissell Avenue
Richmond, CA
94805

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 7pm
Tuesday 12pm - 7pm
Wednesday 12pm - 7pm
Thursday 12pm - 7pm
Friday 12pm - 7pm

Telephone

+15103743401

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