Continuum of care program

This $404,620 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) Program, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, is provided to Residential Youth Services & Empowerment (Ryse), a non-profit organization and domestic shelter based in Kailua, Hawaii.

The grant funding will support Ryse's efforts to address youth homelessness and provide comprehensive support services to vulnerable youth populations, particularly Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Black, Indigenous, and other youth of color. Key services to be delivered include transitional housing, emergency shelter, case management, education and employment assistance, and behavioral health services. As a subrecipient, Ryse has also partnered with other organizations to deliver housing navigation, life skills training, and support for youth transitioning out of foster care, all aimed at promoting stability, safety, and self-sufficiency among homeless and at-risk youth.