RYSing from Center to Commons
RYSE exists because youth of color envisioned it. They called on adults to listen, invest, and rethink young people’s place in the city.
RYSE Commons is a hub for healing, personal development, play, expression, incubating ideas, performances, art, launching businesses, exploring technology, connecting with universities and partners. As of Spring 2022, we are officially open to the community for drop-in youth programming and campus tours.
To learn more, please visit the “Rooted and RYSing” RYSE Commons Microsite or book an in-person tour of the RYSE Commons campus.
Project Updates: We are officially open!
Our expansion into RYSE Commons has:
Increased our indoor/outdoor healing-oriented programming by 300%
Created new youth-centered sanctuary and healing spaces that will soon include increased access to primary care and mental health services (Health Home opening in Late 2022)
Expanded our capacity for community transformation by creating additional space to engage partners in shared educational opportunities
Expanded our capacity to co-house critical support programs and services with community and systems partners
Provided access to high-quality facilities for technology exploration, workforce development, and media production
Increased opportunities to engage parents, guardians, and extended support systems
Support RYSE Commons
Young people of color are building beloved space, claiming their place, and cultivating a future we all deserve.
“RYSE Commons is more than a building. RYSE Commons is a container for the transformative work West Contra Costa County’s youth and adult leaders are presently doing and the movement-building that will only continue to grow.”
Meet our Capital Campaign Committee
John Gioia
Lateefah Simon
Lisa Villarreal
William B. Walker, M.D.
Sonia Bustamante
Alvaro Fuentes
Ken Ikeda
Raquel F. Donoso
