Support RSYP

RSYP is a grass-roots organization that is supported nearly 100% by members of the South Berkshire County community. Please join our many friends and support RSYP.

We rely on people like you, who want to live in a community where young people are valued, productive and recognized, for our continued growth and success.

Here is a sampling of what your gift helps us to provide.

$25 pays for a mentee and mentor to go on a summer trip to a museum.

$75 supports one high school intern in the Culinary Arts program for one week.

$100 pays for the staff time spent helping a homeless 16 year old find a place to sleep for the night.

$250 pays for a day trip to the United Nations for a briefing on the latest in Climate Change research for  five high school students.

$1,000 sponsors the cost of a summer-long acting class for 12 participants.

Please contact RSYP’s Development Director, Sheela Clary, to find out more about supporting RSYP.

Youth-Inspired Projects

Adults from the community are invited to submit youth-inspired or youth-focused Proposals to RSYP’s Youth Operational Board (YOB). The YOB meets every Tuesday afternoon at 4 pm to review proposals. Approved proposals may receive assistance with funding, resources, referrals, or logistics. RSYP has supported over 250 youth-inspired projects since its inception. Past proposals that have received support include a yoga class for girls, a one-day art show, and ongoing youth-produced concerts.  To learn more about the YOB and how to apply for a youth-inspired project, click here.

Mentoring and Apprenticeship Programs

Community members are also invited to apply to become either a personal or workplace mentor for a young person. RSYP runs a one-to-one, personal development mentoring program.  You can access information about the program by clicking here.

For local business owners, artists or other professionals or tradespeople who would like to mentor a young person in their workplace, check out RSYP’s apprenticeship program.

Assistance, referrals or mediation

Parents, family members, teachers or other community members who need to speak to someone about a young person in their lives should contact an RSYP staff person.