Subject: ✨ONE MORE WEEK TO GO 🎉 CYN’s 76th Annual Rise Awards + Know Before You Go✨

Countdown to City Youth Now's 76th Annual RISE Awards

Dear Friends,


One more week until we celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our youth at City Youth Now’s 76th Annual Rise Awards 🎊


This year’s event is shaping up to be an unforgettable evening filled with community, inspiration, and celebration ✨ Guests will enjoy heavy appetizers, an open bar, exciting raffles, and a powerful lineup of youth voices that truly represent the heart of CYN.


We also have an amazing lineup of raffle prizes this year 🎁 From kitchen essentials and glamorous self care packages to exciting experiences and so much more, there will be plenty of incredible items for guests to explore and win throughout the evening!


We’re especially excited to feature a special performance from one of our youth scholarship recipients, alongside heartfelt speeches from youth who will share their journeys of resilience, growth, and determination. Through scholarships, support, and community, these young people have overcome incredible barriers to get where they are today, and we are honored to celebrate their achievements with you.


Thank you for standing beside our youth and helping make opportunities like this possible. We can’t wait to spend the evening together and celebrate the incredible impact this community continues to make 💛


See you all next week!

CYN'S 76th ANNUAL RISE AWARDS CELEBRATION

 "KNOW-BEFORE-YOU-GO" DETAILS


📆Event Details
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Location: Above the Rim at The Chase Center
Address: 690 Terry A Francois Boulevard, San Francisco, CA


 👗What Should I Wear?
Cocktail or formal attire is suggested. Please avoid jeans and casual shoes for the evening.


☀️ Weather Update
Current forecasts are calling for a sunny but windy evening 💨 We recommend bringing a coat or sweater to stay comfortable as the night goes on.


🚋Getting There & Parking
We encourage public transportation or rideshare, as parking is limited.

  • Rideshare: Set your destination to “Terry A Francois Blvd & 16th Street” for easiest access.

  • Public Transportation: Visit SFMTA’s Chase Center Guide for directions.

  • Driving: Paid parking is available at 99 Warriors Way
    More info here: ParkWhiz - Chase Center

🚗 Parking & Traffic Reminder
Please note there will also be a concert happening in the area that evening, which may impact traffic and parking availability/pricing around Chase Center. We encourage guests to plan ahead and allow extra travel time when arriving to the event.


Event Timeline
Doors open at 5:30 PM with cocktails and heavy appetizers served upon arrival.


🔍Security Information
All guests will go through a brief security scan, and large bags will be checked.
For more details on what you can and cannot bring, please visit: Chase Center Visitor Information


🎟️Raffle Prizes

We'll be hosting an in-house raffle during the event, so bring your cash and cards! 

Kind reminder that all proceeds collected from the raffle will go directly toward supporting City Youth Now’s programs.

Thank you to our 2026 Rise Awards Sponsors:

  • FitBod, Inc.

  • Tri Counties Bank

  • Unison Foundation

  • San Francisco DPOA

  • Toboni Group LLC

  • Toni Ratcliff-Powell

  • Brooke Tao

  • Catherine Sapiro

  • Tyrone Cambell

  • Adam Handlos

  • Patrick Yalon

Thank you to our 2026 Rise Awards Donors:

  • Total Wine & More

  • Liholiho Yacht Club

  • Oakland Zoo

  • Yang Sink Restaurant

  • Charles M. Shulz Museum

  • Project Glimmer

  • Cline Family Cellars

  • Top Golf

  • In & Out

  • Golden State Warriors

  • Golden State Valkyries

  • SF Ballet

  • SF MoMA

  • San Francisco Giants

  • Joint Chiropractic

We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate this incredible milestone together! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!


Want to support our event, but unable to go?