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In Remembrance of Sharon Boyd

Thank you to all who remembered Sharon Boyd by making a donation to RISE in lieu of flowers as requested by the family. We appreciate your remembrance of Sharon by supporting the work we do to provide services to our community’s most vulnerable. “Designating RISE for donations in memory of my wife was our way… Read More

Congrats to Brian Dougherty: November Staff on the Rise

 “Brian is extremely dedicated and strives to provide the best services possible to the folks that he works with.” Please join us in congratulating Brian Dougherty as the November Staff on the Rise and for his recent promotion to Community Outreach Program Supervisor. Brian started working at RISE in March 2023 as a Case Manager for… Read More

November 2023 Staff Recognitions

Please join us in congratulating the November 2023 Recognition Recipients! Rise to the Occasion Recognition The Rise to the Occasion Recognition is given to individuals who see a need within the agency and go above and beyond to fill that need. Congratulations to the RHPS Planning Committee: Lindsey Connors, Amy Potter, Janessa Ellmers,  Jolene Corlew,… Read More

Arrow Family of Companies Thankful Campaign

Thank you, Saratoga National Bank & Trust Company, for the generous donation of $10,000 as part of the Arrow Family of Companies Thankful Campaign. We are grateful for the support of our agency and our community partners, who provide services to individuals and families with mental health and financial needs. Learn more about the Thankful… Read More

Saratoga Springs’ Mayor-elect Prioritizes Homelessness

This article was originally posted by News 6, WRGB Albany.   Mayor-elect of Saratoga Springs John Safford says mitigating homelessness will be one of his priorities when he takes office, and has a particular system he wants to see used more, the community outreach court. RISE says it has made a major impact for individuals in the… Read More

Putting Housing First at Dominic Hollow

At RISE, we believe people can focus on making positive changes in their lives when they have a safe place to live. Thus, we believe in putting housing first – by not requiring people to address their concerns before accessing housing. Join us in creating awareness during homelessness awareness month.   Creating Community. Supporting Success.… Read More

Thanksgiving at the Adelphi Street Shelter

Thank you, Hon. Francine Vero, for the beautiful Thanksgiving decorations. All our guests at the Adelphi Street Shelter appreciate the festive atmosphere! And thank you to The Olde Bryan Inn for providing the Thanksgiving Day meal.

Stewarts Holiday Match

  Thank you to Stewart’s Holiday Match program, our Youth Care Management team was able to provide warm clothing for the youth in need they serve. We appreciate the generous donations members of our community made during the 2022 Stewart’s Holiday Match campaign! With your support, we can do the work that we do!

Thank you Ben Dawson!

Thank you Ben Dawson for building new props for the Rocky Horror Picture Show Fundraising Event! “I first learned about RISE through my wife, Judge Francine Vero. Francine works with RISE in her Community Outreach Court. Seeing how much effort the staff dedicates to the program inspired me to offer my help in any way… Read More

October 2023 Staff Recognitions

Please join us in congratulating the October 2023 Recognition Recipients! Rise to the Extra Mile Recognition The Rise to the Extra Mile Recognition is given to highly motivated individuals who go that extra mile in their job. Rise to the Extra Mile honorees get to park in a designated parking space at the RISE administration… Read More