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Let’s Do the Time Warp Again

RISE Housing and Support Services proudly presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show Fundraising Event! RISE chose Rocky Horror as the center of our signature fundraising event because of the positive impact it had (and continues to have) on individuals who have been made to feel alien, outside, or even outcast from society. For more details… Read More

September 2024 Staff Recognitions

Please join us in congratulating the September 2024 Recognition Recipients! Executive Director’s Recognition The Executive Director’s Recognition is given to individuals who’s insight, efforts, and innovation elevate their program. Please join us in congratulating Jackie Knowles, Residential Director, Amy Potter, Development Director, and Stace Shinn, Property Manager as the September Executive Director’s Recognition recipients. Jackie,… Read More

Spotlight on Paul

Each month RISE recognizes an individual in one of our programs who has made exceptional progress towards meeting their goals. This month our spotlight is on Paul. At RISE our staff is trained in CPR and how to respond to medical emergency quickly and efficiently. Paul, a guest a the Adelphi Street Shelter, expressed his… Read More

Spotlight on Anthony

Each month RISE recognizes an individual in one of our programs who has made exceptional progress towards meeting their goals. This month our spotlight is on Anthony. He expresses his gratitude to the staff at Hedgerow House for providing him a safe space to develop a strong and productive recovery program. Hedgerow House provides monthly… Read More

The Influence of the Rocky Horror Picture Show on the Queer Movement

RISE Housing and Support Services proudly presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show Fundraising Event! RISE chose Rocky Horror as the center of our signature fundraising event because of the positive impact it had (and continues to have) on individuals who have been made to feel alien, outside, or even outcast from society. For more details… Read More

Volunteering in Recovery

Join us in Celebrating National Recovery Month – a national observance held every September to create public awareness about addiction recovery and the the nation’s strong and proud recovery community. The aim of Recovery Month is to promote evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in… Read More

Riverview Apartments at Corinth Ribbon Cutting

RISE would like to thank everyone involved with the Development of the Riverview Apartments at Corinth. We’d also like to thank everyone who attended and spoke at our ribbon cutting ceremony, held on Thursday, August, 22, 2024, in celebration of Riverview’s official opening!   “I am so happy to see the Riverview project come to… Read More

Thank You for Providing Meals to the Adelphi Street Shelter!

We greatly appreciate the support of our faith based and community partners who have continuously provided meals and coffee to the Adelphi Street Shelter since its opening in June 2023. Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, Salvation Army, Olde Bryan Inn, Bookmakers, First Presbyterian Church of Ballston Spa, Wheatfields, LifeWorks Community Action, Death Wish Coffee, and… Read More

Donation Boxes in Downtown Saratoga Springs

Commissioner Tim Coll and Commissioner Minita Sanghvi commemorate the instillation of collection boxes with QR Codes in downtown Saratoga Springs designed to reduce panhandling while still helping the individuals experiencing homelessness.  These Donation Boxes were organized and funded by the Downtown Special Assessment District Board. “The purposes of these boxes are to give the public… Read More

Governor Kathy Hochul Announced the Completion of Riverview Apartments

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of Riverview Apartments, a new 60-unit affordable apartment building in the town of Corinth, Saratoga County. The $24 million zero-emissions development includes 30 supportive units with on-site services for eligible households. In the past five years, New York State Homes and Community Renewal has created or preserved more… Read More