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    Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Youth

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Our Mission

ARYSE supports immigrant and refugee youth in accessing the resources they need to feel confident, engaged, and celebrated. Through advocacy and out-of-school-time programming that focuses on building skills and a sense of community, ARYSE affirms youth’s identities and works alongside them to achieve their vision for their futures.

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Our Story

ARYSE by the Numbers 2024-2025

  • 170

    Students Enrolled

  • 10

    Languages Spoken

  • 12-21

    Ages of Participants

  • 10

    School Districts

Our Vision

ARYSE envisions a future where refugee and immigrant youth, grounded in the power of their knowledge and experiences, confidently lead communities and thrive in a world that celebrates their voices. In this world, their representation in leadership is commonplace, and our community thrives in understanding, celebrating, and learning from their wisdom.

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