Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 38, Number 11, 1 Nowemapa 2021 — Fundraiser for Homeless Youth [ARTICLE]

Fundraiser for Homeless Youth

November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, and Residential Youth Services

and Empowerment (RYSE), a nonprofit organization located in Kailua serving youth ages 14-24, is holding its annual fundraiser all November long to raise funds sufficient to cover their operating costs for 2022. RYSE offers emergency, transitional, and long-term housing, education and employment assistance, medical and behavioral healthcare, life skills training, case management and agency referrals, food pantry, and laundry and shower services for youth across O'ahu. RYSE also operates a Mobile Crisis Outreach van with a team of partner agencies to respond to housing emergencies 24/7. In 2020, RYSE had 144 admissions with 51% identifying as Native Hawaiian. Due to the pandemic, RYSE pivoted their annual fundraising event to a more intimate, dine-at-home experience from November 1-30 that includes cuisine from MW Restaurant and premium wines. Table sponsorship includes gift cards for io people at MW Restaurant (mailed), and

range in price from $3,500 to $25,000. There is also an option to purchase an individual seat for $350 whieh includes a gift card for one to MW Restaurant. To reserve your table or for more

information please visit https:// www.rysehawaii.org/events/ ryseup2021/ or email RYSEfundraiser@gmail.com. ■