The Riekes Center
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The Riekes Center is a nonprofit organization located in Menlo Park, California, offering programs in creative arts, athletic fitness, and nature awareness to students. Its mission emphasizes giving each student the best chance to define and reach personal goals, develop character, and acquire transferable life skills within an environment that is non-judgmental and respectful. The center seeks to honor each individual's uniqueness and potential and aims to foster meaningful growth in its participants. The organization provides opportunities irrespective of a student's ability to pay or perform, reflecting an inclusive approach to access. Its core operating standards—Self Supervision, Honest Communication, and Sensitivity to Others—underscore a community where all students, goals, and interests are treated as equally important within a diverse, empathetic setting.