City of Reading - Youth Violence Prevention
This is a demo site
RIZE
Our community partners and their leadership teams are committed to preventing violence and creating a safer, healthier environment for young people in Reading.
RIZE
201 Washington Street
Reading PA 19601
Contact: Edna Garcia-Dipini
RIZE is a youth arts non-profit organization that fosters the arts to promote a healthy lifestyle.
RIZE programs are geared toward solutions for social adversity, violence prevention, criminal justice reform initiatives through performing, media arts & violence prevention education.
Mission and Vision
Our mission is to unite our culturally diverse communities by strengthening families for social change and to create art programs and policy initiatives that support families and youth. Our vision and goals are to give our community the avenue to express themselves artistically, and to provide positive reinforcement to the community at-large. We focus on youth mental & physical health with art therapy. Create opportunity for tourism into urban cities and increase business revenue in the arts while creating jobs for artist in urban cities.
- Not One More - A peace and Justice Project
- Berks Youth Anti-Violence Coalition
- Berks Youth Violence Prevention Roundtable
- Berks4Peace Campaign
- Advocacy for Social & Criminal Justice Reform
- Youth Violence Prevention Training
- Parent Circles
- D.O.T.S. Fest aka Dance on the Street
- Live to Read - Leer Para Vivir Campaign
Eligibility and Enrollment
Information on how youth and families can become involved in these programs, including any application or registration processes. – All of our programs are free of charge
Timelines
Schedules, session durations, and any upcoming program start dates.
Dance Program
Wednesdays Teens/Adults: 5PM – 6PM
Wednesdays Youth: 6PM – 8PM
Wednesday Parent: Circles 6PM – 8PM
201 Washington Street
Studio 411
Contact Edna Garcia-Dipini to register.
Location
Where these programs are held, whether they are in-person or virtual.
201 Washington Street, Reading PA 19601
Costs and Financial Assistance
If there are any associated fees or if your organization provides financial aid options. All of our programs are free of charge.
Need More Information?
Whether you are a partner organization looking to update programs and events on the website or you are a family member with questions about programs, activities, or job openings, contact us!
