About YEP!
From youth workshops to fundraising opportunities, YEP! has a variety of programs that are available to all students. Whether you’re interested in health-related activities or more socially oriented programs, we’ve got options that are suitable for every student.
YEP! Annual Newsletter for 2024
Resilience, Integration, Support, Empowerment (R.I.S.E.)
RISE provides culturally grounded behavioral and mental health support for youth in middle and high schools. By placing trained coordinators directly in schools, RISE helps students manage stress, build resilience, and strengthen their sense of belonging. The program offers individual support, group circles, and family engagement. Bridging culture, language, and systems to ensure every student has the tools to thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.
Our Sites
Seattle Public Schools
- Franklin High School – Michael Wong, michaelw@rootedbrilliance.org
- Aki Kurose Middle School – Rudy Gallardo, rodrigo@rootedbrilliance.org
- Rainier Beach High School – Pray Shiferaw, betselot@rootedbrilliance.org
- Mercer International Middle School – Angel Huaringa, angel@rootedbrilliance.org
- Denny International Middle School – Sinai Guantes Hernandez, sinai@rootedbrilliance.org
- Chief Sealth High School – Ryan Hyunh, ryan@rootedbrilliance.org
- West Seattle High School – Medina Abdi, medina@rootedbrilliance.org
- Madison Middle School – vacant
Highline School District
Reading Program (elementary students)
Our reading program will give elementary students a chance to explore, learn, and of course, read! We provide our students with a brave/safe space to develop trusting, healthy relationships with staff and peers. Check out more details our schedule and activities below!
Our Schedule (Monday to Thursday)
SEL Check-in with Reading
Students start their sessions by practicing Social-Emotional Skills and reading the book over the day. This ensures that students enter the space feeling safe, validated, and ready to engage with reading.STEAM with foundation in Reading
Have fun with your friends, volunteers, educators, and Ms. Stefanie as you read, learn, and explore new books about science, math, art, and more! Then, you get to experiment, build things, and make projects while having fun!Enrichment
Field trips to support overall learning and provide exposure to cultural and learning opportunities. Hosting local and/or virtual STEAM field experts to enrich the STREAM program.Our Sites
- Kent School District
- Birch Creek Youth Center
- Highline School District
- Federal Way School District
Refugee & Immigrant Youth Advisory Council
RIYAC’s mission is to inform and advocate for the Newcomer and Immigrant community in King County, by engaging new students, and parents to solve highlighted challenges to make our new communities a better place to live and thrive.
Volunteer tools
Each one of our programs is thoughtfully designed and planned with our student volunteers’ needs in mind. We strive to provide experiences that are both challenging and rewarding.
