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
The Healing Springs Recovery Community and Outreach Center will be hosting a Narcan Training and handing out Stay Healthy Backpacks at the Navigation Center on Friday, February 26 at 10:00 am. The Navigation Center is located at 31 Woodlawn Avenue, next to The Salvation Army. This training is being sponsored by members of the Saratoga… Read More
The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today, Non-Profits and Faith-Based Organizations Partner on Proactive Solutions to Prevent Homelessness For many Saratoga County residents, turning to a trusted faith-based organization (“FBO” = church, synagogue, mosque, temple etc.) is a natural inclination when they find themselves struggling… Read More
The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today, Overcoming Homelessness in Saratoga: There is Hope Can you imagine rebuilding your life from the bottom, with no job, money in your pocket, secure place to live or support system? Digging out of that hole can be seemingly… Read More
RISE Healthy Housing and Support Services Youth Care Management has expanded services into the surrounding counties of Warren, Washington, Hamilton, Schenectady, Fulton, and Montgomery Counties. Children’s Health Home of Upstate New York (CHHUNY) granted the approval in an effort to reduce gaps in the continuum of care when a child moves homes or when a… Read More
