Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today Newspaper – Does Compassion Have a Season? It’s that time of year again when the focus shifts to the Code Blue Emergency Shelter for individuals experiencing street homelessness. Code Blue is a New York State mandate that says when… Read More
The holidays are here with all the festivities, lights, decorations, and cheer. Thoughts of all the presents to wrap, food to prepare, family to visit begin to dizzyingly swirl in our heads. For some, the holiday rush brings out the champion multitasker in them – but for many it can cause a sense of being… Read More
RISE would like to thank the Empty Stocking Project a program through The Saratoga County Children’s Committee for the overflowing van full of gifts for 19 of the families our Care Management Team serves. The Empty Stocking Project is the largest and most widely recognized program of the Saratoga County Children’s Committee. There are… Read More
“Supportive housing provides that extra level of support that allows people remain independent in their communities.” RISE Housing and Support Services is expanding our agency with the development of two new supportive housing programs, the first one, Dominic Hollow, is currently under development in Ballston Spa and the other one is planned for the future… Read More
On November 30, 2021, RISE Housing and Support Services proudly celebrated breaking ground on Dominic Hollow Apartments in Ballston Spa. When completed, Dominic Hollow will consist of sixty apartments. Thirty units are designated as affordable housing or “work force” units for individuals and families in the general community earning at or below 60… Read More
This article, by Kathleen Moore, discussing RISE Housing and Support Services affording housing project, Dominic Hollow, appeared in the Albany Times-Union on Dec. 1, 2021. BALLSTON – As property values climb so high that some young teachers in Saratoga County can’t cover their rent, a new affordable housing development is under way to help. The… Read More
Please join us in congratulating the November Recognition Award 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
Thank you Adirondack Health Institute (AHI) for providing RISE staff with the LGBTQ+ Training and the buttons, pens, water bottles, and flag to help us to promote acceptance and equality in our workplace. The training helped our staff develop an greater understanding of how to communicate with and create an atmosphere of acceptance for LGBTQ+… Read More
Ellie’s recovery journey is one that embodies resilience. Throughout her life she has overcome many obstacles, bounced back from dire situations – and in spite of it all looks toward her future with courage and hope. Ellie has been clean and sober from her substance of choice, methamphetamines, for nearly a year and a half.… Read More
Hedgerow House staff and residents would like to thank Nancy Deeb for her dedication to persons in recovery at Hedgerow House and throughout Saratoga County. Nancy is a member of Pine Grove Community Church. She is also a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) and she is very involved at the Healing Springs Recovery Community Center. … Read More
