The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today Newspaper – Students Experiencing Homelessness SARATOGA COUNTY — As we roll out of summer into September, it’s back-to-school time for children and students. It’s a time of year that is equally exciting and stressful for students, parents, teachers,… Read More
FEASST, the Family Emergency Assistance of Southern Saratoga County, and FEASST North are partnerships between community organizations and faith-based organizations that assist with funding for housing, rent, power bills, and the costs of heating with wood. Melinda Osborne, CAPTAIN Family Assistance Program Associate, who coordinates both FEASST and FEASST North, shares, “the partnership is incredibly inspiring… Read More
The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today Newspaper – Help is Here, Saratoga Over 3.6 million renters nationwide are hanging in the balance — one utility bill or rental payment away from falling off the edge into homelessness. The health and economic impacts of COVID-19 have put… Read More
RISE would like to thank Foothold Technology, a human services software company, for this year’s user conference, Transform 2021. Foothold’s software helps our staff to efficiently document services and it provides us tools to improve performance on key metrics such as service planning, client engagement, and outcomes. This years user conference provided us with insights… Read More
RISE would like to give a huge thank you to Agway True Value of Ballston Spa for their support of the Hedgerow House Garden. Every year Agway True Value donates a flat of vegetables and flowers to help get the garden started. “They are such a great support to our program,” says Julianne… Read More
Thank you Starbucks for the generous donation of breakfast treats to help the residents at Edgewood House celebrate Mental Health Awareness month! It was a delicious way to celebrate. Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May since 1949. and was started by the Mental Health America (MHA) organization. Each year Mental Health America… Read More
RISE would like to thank the Hudson River Community Credit Union (HRCCU) for the generous donation of the land to be used to build apartments with affordable housing and supported housing units. We believe the apartments will add to the vitality and strength of the Corinth community by meeting the need for safe and affordable… Read More
The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today, Spotlight on Veterans & Community Housing Coalition In honor of Memorial Day, the Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness would like to spotlight the tireless efforts of local service provider, Veterans & Community Housing Coalition (VCHC), to support… Read More
The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today, Saratoga County Street Outreach Model Guides Homelessness Effort We are all guilty of compassion fatigue and frustration at times. Witnessing a persistent community problem —or need— depending on your vantage point, with little insight into the solution can… Read More
RISE Healthy Housing and Support Services is the grateful recipient of a $250 Target gift card as part of the company’s work.win.give employee appreciation program. The program awards two hourly team members in each Target store and distribution center the chance to give a $250 Target donation to a local community organization of their choice—along… Read More
