Our projects address a variety of community needs and assist in reforming pressing systemic inequalities. We work to create spaces led by emerging community leaders that reflect the particular interests, needs, and cultural reference points.
Our Projects
Current & Previous Collaborators
Community Violence Intervention Program
In Progress
Past Projects
Community Listening Project
2024
In partnership with King County Behavioral Health & Recovery Division, RIYAC conducted community interviews to collect data on mental health resources and perceptions among BIPOC communities in South King County.
Food Security
2024
The project aimed to support vulnerable neighborhoods, enhance access to food and health resources, and foster community resilience and well-being.
Art Exhibit
2023
Refugee and Immigrant artists were invited to present their art in all mediums to the community!
Art Therapy Workshops
2023
Designed to help youth express themselves and the effects that COVID-19 had on their mental health
COVID-19 Information Workshops
2021-2023
COVID impact-related events, in which different neighborhoods in Kent were given vaccine information, groceries, supplies, and household prizes.
Transportation Safety
2019
Development of a roadside memorial following the death of a community member and assistance teaching newly arrived families how to use public transport.
Trauma Informed Trainings
2018
Workshops for teachers highlighting multi-lingual student challenges in classrooms and how educators can mitigate these challenges
Mental Health Workshops
2017
Workshops in King County libraries to educate and train others on how to assist refugees and immigrants suffering from PTSD