This Article was originally published in the Saratoga Today. Passing an unhoused person on the street do you ever wonder what happened in their life that led to their current circumstances? And what’s next? What goes through your mind when you see an unhoused teen or young adult? Often, they are runaways, maybe… Read More
Thank you to everyone who voted for RISE in the Solomon Organization Greater Capital Region Give A Chance Charitable Lottery! Because of your votes RISE received a nice slice of the “pie” on the Give a Chance Lottery Wheel that was spun by Mayor John Safford of Saratoga Springs to determine the winners of the… Read More
A special thank you to Pitney Meadows Community Farm for the donation of 2 raised beds and the plants to go in them. Hedgerow House staff and resident appreciate your generosity and support of our garden! The garden is a big part of recovery at Hedgerow House. Working in the garden is therapeutic… Read More
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP and BST & Co. CPAs, LLP Named Joint Sponsors in New $250,000 Over Five-Year Agreement The Proctors Collaborative Ambassador Program announced at a press conference, held on July 9, 2024, a five-year joint sponsorship with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP and BST & Co. CPAs LLP. The Ambassador programs are… Read More
RISE is celebrating a year of success at the Adelphi Street Shelter in Saratoga! The Adelphi Street Shelter would not be possible without the community support provided by Sonny and Julie Bonacio and Meg Kelly of Bonacio Development and the City of Saratoga Springs. Their initial assistance to secure funding for RISE’s HOMEBASE project was… Read More
The Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs celebrated World Hunger Day by making a donation of breakfast and snack items to the Adelphi Street Shelter. Kevin Tuohy, General Manager, says, “RISE is a wonderful organization with the most important mission there could possibly be. When it comes to hunger, I always think of Jacques Diouf’s quote: ‘Hunger… Read More
RISE is a member of the Saratoga-North Country Continuum of Care – a collation of community partners working together to end homelessness. In this Video clip, representatives from these agencies, including Lindsey Connors, RISE Associate Executive Director, and Maggie Fonk, Wellspring Saratoga Executive Director, address the obstacles and concerns that the Continuum faces in our… Read More
This article was published in Saratoga Today. By Brian Dougherty, OES Program Supervisor, CRPA-P The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness is a collaborative effort that works tirelessly to help those who are experiencing homelessness in our community. RISE Housing and Support Services is proud to be a part of this effort to assist the people… Read More
RISE is proud to partner with the Universal Preservation Hall Ambassador Program. As ambassadors, RISE Residents are present at UPH Shows to help people cross streets safely, open doors, and give general directions. The Ambassador Program started in Schenectady. The Downtown Ambassadors, recruited, trained and managed by The City Mission of Schenectady, have been… Read More
RISE would like to thank the Church of Latter-day Saints, Albany for the generous $50,000 Grant to purchase much needed items for our programs. The items purchased include: Adelphi Street Shelter – steam cleaner. Progressive Steps Apartment Program – new beds for all program participants, mattresses, nightstands, dressers, and a microwave. Hedgerow House –… Read More
