Jay Scarborough, a member of The Giving Circle, goes above and beyond for the Adelphi Street shelter. He picks up lunch provided by Lifeworks Community Action from the Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church soup kitchen and delivers it to the shelter every single day. Jay also makes and delivers breakfast sandwiches to the shelter on Saturday… Read More
RISE thanks Pam Scott at Northeast Construction Trades Workforce Coalition for the handmade flower planters the BOCES students made for the Adelphi Street Shelter. Doing gardening work is a therapeutic activity for our shelter guests. We look forward to the beautiful plants and flowers that will be in the planters next Spring! Northeast Construction… Read More
Thank you Skidmore Cares for making the holidays brighter with the food donation from your annual food drive. The staff and residents of our programs appreciate it very much! Each year, the Skidmore community pauses during the season of giving thanks to support agencies in our community by giving back through Skidmore Cares. In… Read More
This Holiday Season please help us provide for the needs of those we serve by leaving a gift under the tree for Rain House Community Residence. The staff and residents at Rain House have created Amazon Wish Lists of items that assist in delivering services and help our residents feel more at home. You… Read More
Please join us in congratulating the November 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 Dawn White-Daum, Milestone Manor Program Director, and Lauren Gates, Milestone Manor, Recovery Care Coordinator, as the November Executive Director’s Recognition recipients.… Read More
Please join us in congratulating Renee Ramsey as the November 2024 Staff on the Rise recipient and on her recent promotion to the Support Services Director! Renee’s commitment to the individuals we serve, her leadership skills, and her unwavering dedication and hard work exemplify the qualities of a Staff on the Rise recipient. Renee began… Read More
This article was published in the Saratoga Today Newspaper and written by Cheryl Hage-Perez Being homeless or at risk for homelessness is one of the most difficult things a person can face and is one of the last experiences anyone would expect a Veteran to ever suffer. Lacking the security of knowing where they will… Read More
Rhonda was a resident at SunRISE Retreat Intensive Crisis Residence who shares her appreciation for the help she received from the very kind and caring staff. I am a newly recovering addict with mental health, domestic violence, and sexual abuse issues. I have trust issues and I did not think I would make it… Read More
Please join us in recognizing Homelessness Awareness Month. Margot, who has experienced homelessness at various times in her life, shares her experiences and gives us an inside look at homelessness.
C.R.E.A.T.E. Studious recently installed an exhibition of artwork made by individuals receiving RISE Care Management services or living in RISE Supportive Housing. You can see the RISE TO C.R.E.A.T.E. show in the Saratoga Springs City Mayor’s office through mid November. C.R.E.A.T.E. and RISE embarked on a partnership in Spring of 2024 to bring the expressive… Read More
