RISE Application: Due January 16th

The RISE Life Skills/Education program is a safe forum to talk about and get information on physical, emotional, and mental health needs of young women. Girls will be awarded $400 upon completion of this 8-week program!

Interactive Skill Building Workshops Include:
Self Esteem, Body Image, Stress Management, Healthy Relationships, Safer Sex, Educational Options, Career Planning, Mental Health, Anti-oppression, Nutrition, Sexual Harassment, Self-Defense, and more.

Who is RISE for?
Young women ages 14-20. African American, Arab, Latina, Native, Asian and Pacific Islander, low-income, immigrant, transgender and queer women are strongly encouraged to apply.

What is the schedule?
The program is 8 weeks long and meets 2-3 times per week.
STARTS Monday, February 9th, 2009
ENDS Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
Meets every Monday and Wednesday (and some Fridays) from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM (additional dates & times to be announced)

Where is Oasis for Girls?
1129 Folsom Street (off 7th Street)
San Francisco, CA 94103
Near MUNI bus lines: 14, 12, 19, 27, 47, 49, 26, 21, 6, F, J, K, L, M, N, Civic Center Bart Station

What is the application process?
THE APPLICATION IS DUE JANUARY 16, 2009. You can download the application here: riseapplication09.doc. Once your application is received, we will contact you to set up an in-person interview. We will notify you of your status by January 28, 2009.

How do I turn in my application?
You can mail it, fax it, email it, or turn it in to our office:
1129 Folsom Street (off 7th Street), SF 94103 / ATTN: Jocyl Sacramento
Fax: (415) 701-0131 or Email: jsacramento@sfoasis.org

What they say...
"During RISE...the most valuable part of this program was being able to be myself."

"The new knowledge I got and the new friends and people I met were definitely the most valuable part of this program."

"The most valuable part of this program was finding and meeting new people that I have learned to love and respect."

Got questions?
Call (415) 701-7991

The mission of Oasis for Girls is to provide a safe space where girls and young women are inspired and empowered to become strong and creative leaders in their communities. Oasis for Girls provides culturally relevant and gender specific arts and arts education, leadership development, and life skills education programs that support the growth of low-income and immigrant young women in urban communities.