Community Partners

Adelphi Street Shelter Gets Funds, Extension During Special City Council session

This article was originally published in the Saratogian. At a special City Council meeting earlier this week, $387,000 was awarded to RISE Housing and Support to allow it to continue its work operating its temporary low-barrier shelter on Adelphi Street into the new year. A collaboration between RISE, Julie and Sonny Bonacio of Bonacio Construction… Read More

Create Studios Brings Arts and Crafts to RISE!

Thank you, Aili Lopez, Program Director at Create Community Studios, for the arts and crafts classes you bring to our programs at RISE. Last week, Rain House residents had fun making Christmas decorations to add to their tree!  

Minister Steve Boxley Support of the Adelphi Street Shelter

RISE thanks Minister Steve Boxley, of the United Church Saratoga, for his support of the Adelphi Street Shelter. Last Sunday, he and one of his parishioners, Jason Golub, brought donuts and inspirational words to the guests at the Adelphi Street Shelter. Minister Boxley also provides meals, cleaning and hygiene products to the shelter on a… Read More

In Remembrance of Sharon Boyd

Thank you to all who remembered Sharon Boyd by making a donation to RISE in lieu of flowers as requested by the family. We appreciate your remembrance of Sharon by supporting the work we do to provide services to our community’s most vulnerable. “Designating RISE for donations in memory of my wife was our way… Read More

Arrow Family of Companies Thankful Campaign

Thank you, Saratoga National Bank & Trust Company, for the generous donation of $10,000 as part of the Arrow Family of Companies Thankful Campaign. We are grateful for the support of our agency and our community partners, who provide services to individuals and families with mental health and financial needs. Learn more about the Thankful… Read More

Thanksgiving at the Adelphi Street Shelter

Thank you, Hon. Francine Vero, for the beautiful Thanksgiving decorations. All our guests at the Adelphi Street Shelter appreciate the festive atmosphere! And thank you to The Olde Bryan Inn for providing the Thanksgiving Day meal.

Stewarts Holiday Match

  Thank you to Stewart’s Holiday Match program, our Youth Care Management team was able to provide warm clothing for the youth in need they serve. We appreciate the generous donations members of our community made during the 2022 Stewart’s Holiday Match campaign! With your support, we can do the work that we do!

Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness: Lived Experience

This article was published in the Saratoga Today Newspaper. Homelessness comes in many forms and affects individuals from all walks of life.  A housing crisis can happen to anyone at any time, but in certain circumstances it is much more difficult for an individual to overcome and handle.  Individuals living with developmental disabilities are a vulnerable population… Read More

Thank you BYU-Idaho Dance Alliance

Thank you, BYU-Idaho Dance Alliance, for choosing RISE as the recipient of the generous donations from the attendees of the “Look Up” performance on Friday, July 21, 2023. Thank you, Church of Jesus Christ Albany, for hosting the event. The donations received will benefit people living with substance use, mental health, and other life challenges… Read More

Saratoga Springs Task Force Recommends Location for Permanent Shelter

This transcription of the recording and the recording itself, can be found on WAMC Northeast Public Radio: Listen Here. Beginning with more than 25 potential locations for a permanent shelter at its first meeting in February, the panel narrowed the search to one preferred site, with two back-ups. The task force’s first choice is a… Read More