Mission: To provide Asian American & Pacific Islanders (AAPI) youth with safe shelter,
services, and opportunities that support and guide them to take ownership of their
lives to reach their full potential.
Program Offer: Ramen Ya is sponsored by Asian Media Access’ social service division RICE (Reaching
Immigrant with Care and Education). This transitional housing supports 8 beds for runaway and homeless youth, with a special emphasis on Asian American & Pacific Islanders (AAPI) girls, ages between 16 and 21 years old, with safe, dignified living up to 18 months.
Ramen Ya creates a nurturing environment of safety, equality, and self-respect for all youth, and provides a wide range of culturally and linguistically appropriate services reflect the youth’s needs, and allows flexibility for the youth to choose the course of action that is best for them.