Community Partners

RISE Housing and Support Services is proud to partner with community organizations who give generously to our community and contribute to the economic and cultural richness of our area.

 

Hedgerow House Pancake Breakfast: A Sweet Success for Recovery

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for this event—whether you enjoyed a plate of pancakes, volunteered your time, or simply showed up to lend your support. The morning was filled with good food, great company, and most importantly, the shared sense that we are all in this together.… Read More

Thank you, Saratoga Springs Fire Department!

At RISE Housing and Support Services, our mission is rooted in compassion, community, and care. That mission was met with an incredible act of generosity recently, and we’re honored to share our heartfelt thanks. This week, the Saratoga Springs Fire Department stepped up in a big way—donating much-needed mattresses to the Adelphi Street shelter. This… Read More

Food as Medicine Pilot Program!

On March 29, 2025, Riverview Apartments hosted an amazing community event in collaboration with Pitney Meadows Community Farm, Skidmore College, Potted Planter and Saratoga Center for the Family. The purpose of the event was to get input from the community to help shape food and health programs in Saratoga County. We are so grateful to… Read More

Thank you, Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation!

Thank you, Saratoga County Capital Resource Committee, for the $3000 grant we received for the Adelphi Street shelter! This generous contribution will help us provide essential support and services to individuals experiencing homelessness in our community. We greatly appreciate your support!   The SCCRC is a local not for profit development company that provides low interest rate… Read More

Thank you, Boxley’s Services!

We want to take a moment to extend our deepest gratitude to Boxley’s Services for their outstanding work and unwavering support in two very important areas for our community. Over the past few months, Boxley’s Services has gone above and beyond, providing urgent cleaning services in response to a flood at Dominic Hollow Apartments caused… Read More

Partnership with Saratoga Springs Police Department!

At RISE, we are excited to announce a transformative new partnership with the Saratoga Springs Police Department (SSPD) that aims to strengthen our outreach and engagement services. This collaboration is designed to enhance support for individuals in need and to foster positive relationships between the police and those we serve in our community. The Saratoga… Read More

Thank you, Kentucky Fried Chicken in Malta!

RISE would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in Malta for their incredible generosity in donating weekly meals to our agency. The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York contacted KFC in Malta on behalf of RISE about the possibility of a food donation. As a result, Kentucky Fried Chicken… Read More

Thank you, Death Wish Coffee Company!

At RISE, we are incredibly fortunate to have such caring individuals and companies supporting our mission. We want to extend a huge thank you to Death Wish Coffee Company for their ongoing donations of coffee to our Adelphi Street shelter. Their generosity not only boosts the spirits of our shelter guests, but it also provides… Read More

DiNapoli: Numbers of Homeless Population Doubled in New York

This article is from the Office of the new York State Comptroller Homelessness in New York state has grown sharply, more than doubling between January 2022 and January 2024, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Homelessness grew by 53.1% from January 2023 to January 2024, more than four times… Read More

Welcome to our Newest Homebase Donors!

RISE would like to welcome Woods Oviatt Gilman, LLP and two private donors to our group of Homebase donors. We thank Woods Oviatt Gilman for their donations of $2,500. We also thank the two private donors for their donations of $50,000 and $10,000.  The total goal needed to create Homebase is $3,566,000. Currently we have… Read More