Community Partners

Annual Paint & Sip Fundraiser

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Annual Paint & Sip fundraiser in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month! The funds that were raised will support RISE programs as we continue to help individuals live safely in the community.       Thank you Saratoga Paint & Sip Studio for hosing this event!

Strike Out the Stigma with RISE!

Thank you to everyone who came out to Strike out the Stigma with RISE bowling tournament in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month! The funds that were raised will support RISE programs as we continue to help individuals live safely in the community. With the support of the community at events like this, RISE is… Read More

Principessa Elena Society Fundraiser Dinner

Thank you to everyone who attended the  Principessa Elena Society Fundraiser Dinner!  The funds that were raised will support RISE programs as we continue to help individuals live safely in the community.     Thank you  Principessa Elena Society of Saratoga Springs for Hosing this event! Thank you Taverna Novo for your raffle prize donation!

Thank You Kendra Farstad for the Beautiful Mural!

Thank you Kendra Farstad, Muralist and Artist for the amazing murals at Dominic Hollow! Kendra shares, “My current project, facilitated through RISE Housing and Support Services, is one good example of the types of projects that I try to work on.” We thank you for sharing her skills to brighten our community Room at Dominic… Read More

Thank You FHLB Affordable Housing and Community Development

Thank you, FHLB Affordable Housing & Community Investment, for the $1,000,000 Grant to assist in developing the affordable housing units at Riverview Apartments in Corinth. RISE will be breaking ground on the Riverview Apartments in March 2023.  The Riverview Apartments, a 60 unit apartment program, is part of the state’s unprecedented $20 billion, five-year plan to… Read More

Changing the Lens on Homelessness

The Saratoga County Citizens Committee for Mental Health and the Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness presented Changing the Lens on Homelessness: a public discussion on homelessness in Saratoga County in hopes to bring fresh perspective on homelessness. The event began with a video featuring stories of individuals who have or are currently experiencing homelessness… Read More

Sybile Newell is on Look This Week

Sybil Newell, RISE Executive Director, discussed how RISE helps individuals with mental health, substance use, or other life challenges in our community obtain safe and healthy housing and the services RISE provides to help them remain safe in the community. Sybil also shares about the partnership with Hudson River Community Credit Union to build the… Read More

Thank You Saratoga Bar Association

Thank you The Saratoga County Bar Association for the donation of winter hats, gloves, and socks. These will go far in helping keep our Outreach clients warm this winter!     The Saratoga County Bar Association, which presently has about 300 members, was founded in 1911. The Association was formed to cultivate the art of… Read More

Thank You Empty Stocking Project!

RISE would like to thank the Empty Stocking Project a program through The Saratoga County Children’s Committee for the generous donation of gifts for the families our Care Management Team serves. The Empty Stocking Project is the largest and most widely recognized program of the Saratoga County Children’s Committee. There are hundreds of children living within Saratoga County… Read More

Thank you Holiday Inn for the Sleeping Cots!

Thank you Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs for the generous donation of sleeping cots to the RISE Outreach Team. The cots will be used for individuals transitioning from homelessness to housing in need of a bed to help get them situated in their new home. The Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs has been creating moments that matter… Read More