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
The Spring edition of the Skidmore College Scope Magazine featured an article about the partnership between Skidmore’s Social Work Department and RISE having a powerful impact on the students and the populations RISE serves. Read the full article below or download it here: Skidmore students RISE in a social work partnership. Alan Walther, RISE Board… Read More
Thank you to the The City of Saratoga Springs, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the funding to rehab the floors in two of our Progressive Steps Apartment Program buildings. CDBG supports community development activities to build stronger and more resilient communities and improve the lives of all residents, especially those working to achieve… Read More
The National Alliance to End Homelessness created this Data Visualization. Housing First has been thoroughly studied as an effective approach to ending people’s homelessness. System leaders, advocates, policymakers, and others are encouraged to review the following visualization, which demonstrates the overwhelming volume of research and data supporting Housing First. It includes the most significant domestic… Read More
RISE celebrated Giving Hearts Day on February 8th with an Appreciation Luncheon recognizing the admirable philanthropic work of Sonny Bonacio, Bonacio Construction CEO, Julie Bonacio, Bonacio Construction President, and Owner of Julie & Co. Realty, and Meg Kelly, Bonacio Development and Former Saratoga Springs Mayor, with the “Get it Done” award. Meg, Sonny and… Read More
Thank you Holiday Inn Saratoga for sending work crews to deep clean both the Adelphi Street Shelter and Rain House Community Residence and for the donation of paper goods and hygiene products for the 2024 Leap of Kindness Day! Leap of Kindness Day was invented by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce in 2016.… Read More
Thank you Saratoga County Capital Resource Committee for your the $3000 grant we received to assist us in doing the work we do in the community! We greatly appreciate your support! The SCCRC is a local not for profit development company that provides low interest rate tax-exempt and taxable debt financing to not- for- profit and other… Read More
Thank you Saratoga County Board of Supervisors for your support of the Adelphi Street Shelter! Thank you Supervisor Matt Vietch for your representation of Saratoga Springs on the Board and for hand delivering this $20,000 check to RISE!
RISE residents are very appreciative of the hand knitted beanies to keep them warm this winter! Thank you Christopher and the Burnt Hills – Ballston Lake Knitting Club for your thoughtfulness!
