About Russian River Youth
Our Mission
Mission Statement: We empower the youth of West Sonoma County, through programs that foster lifelong healthy habits, resilience and a sense of hope and belonging. We accomplish this through health and wellness activities, education, individual mentoring and through family and community-centric activities.
Why it Matters
Some of the youth we serve are at high risk. They range in age from 10 to 21, and many are from low-income households. Many share unique challenges accompanied by growing up in the rural river area of west Sonoma County.
Reliable, stable adult role models are critical in helping them to develop their sense of self and community-wide involvement helps them to discover their place in the world.
Being in a remote area with limited public transportation and often overextended parents; R.R.Y.C. provides a trusted safe haven, a reliable home away from home. Here our youth can challenge themselves and dare to dream, while at the same time, experience a break from screen time.
In other words, R.R.Y.C matters, because it's a place where kids can be kids - a critical aspect of their healthy development.
Our Values
Health and Wellness
Character & Resiliency Development
Character & Resiliency Development
Through athletic activities, nutrition education and healthy living development practices
Character & Resiliency Development
Character & Resiliency Development
Character & Resiliency Development
Set through mentoring, goal-setting and self-reflection
Community Engagement & Leadership
Character & Resiliency Development
Community Engagement & Leadership
Through peer-to-peer, family and community-wide events