Continuum of care program

This $275,000.00 Continuum of Care Program Project Grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on October 1, 2024, will support the Residential Youth Services & Empowerment (Ryse) organization in Kailua, Hawaii. Ryse is a non-profit domestic shelter that focuses on addressing youth homelessness and providing comprehensive support services, with an emphasis on serving Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Black, Indigenous, and other youth of color.

The funding will enable Ryse to continue delivering a range of services over the one-year grant period ending on September 30, 2025. This includes transitional housing, emergency shelter, case management, education and employment assistance, and behavioral health services. As a sub-recipient, Ryse has also partnered with entities such as the Attorney General of Hawaii Department of Transitional Housing and Alternative Structures International to provide additional housing navigation, life skills training, and support for youth transitioning out of foster care. The overarching goal is to promote stability, safety, and self-sufficiency among the homeless and at-risk youth population served by Ryse.