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Last updated on August 14, 2008

The Rochester Youth Safe Haven (RYSH) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) after-school program for underprivileged children who live within Cold Spring Manor and the surrounding neighborhoods. RYSH is funded by Milton S. Eisenhower Foundation through the Rochester Housing Authority. The Foundation’s goal and vision is to actively assist community development throughout the country and to develop and implement youth investment programs through the Youth Safe Haven Initiative.

Description:
On a daily basis, RYSH provides an after-school homework lab which is designed to promote academic achievement among children 6-18 years old. Our program gives children a safe place to pursue their academic goals and a positive environment which they can challenge themselves mentally, socially and physically. Ultimately, we would like to provide the children with a safe environment which they are free to explore opportunities that they would never have a chance to during their everyday life.

History:
In October of 1999 the Rochester Housing Authority (RHA) collaborated with the Rochester Police Department to open a police mini sub-station which is located in the center of one of RHA's communities. Soon afterward, with the help of the Milton S. Eisenhower Foundation, an after-school program was formed (RYSH) to serve the children who resided in the community. The Eisenhower Foundation strives to help low-income neighborhoods develop and implement youth investment programs through the Youth Safe Haven initiative.

Contact person: Karley Lapiere, Program Director, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (603) 332-0039

Address:

9 Cold Spring Manor Rochester, NH 03867 (See a map)

Web Site: None specified

Directions:

Coming North or South on the Spaulding Turnpike take Exit 12 off the Spaulding Turnpike when leaving the ramp, head on to Rt. 125, North. At the first set of lights take a left on Brock St. It is the 4th road on the left, Emerson St. Take 1st right and we are in the community building on the left. Pull into the parking lot on the other side of the building and we are around the back.

Miscellaneous Information

Name of Executive Director (or equivalent) if not listed above:
	Karl Van Asselt
Type of organization
	Nonprofit 501(c)3
Is your organization a Health and Human Service agency?
	No

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