Press releases, new stories, and other newsworthy events about RISE.
Tuesday, October 1st was a pivotal moment, for RISE as we launched our Capital Campaign and thanked donors demonstrating support for the HOMEBASE Therapeutic Community Center. HOMEBASE will provide peer support and opportunities to combat isolation and provide semi-structured therapeutic activities for individuals in our community who feel isolated, and unwelcome in places where others… Read More
RISE would like to thank everyone involved with the Development of the Riverview Apartments at Corinth. We’d also like to thank everyone who attended and spoke at our ribbon cutting ceremony, held on Thursday, August, 22, 2024, in celebration of Riverview’s official opening! “I am so happy to see the Riverview project come to… Read More
Commissioner Tim Coll and Commissioner Minita Sanghvi commemorate the instillation of collection boxes with QR Codes in downtown Saratoga Springs designed to reduce panhandling while still helping the individuals experiencing homelessness. These Donation Boxes were organized and funded by the Downtown Special Assessment District Board. “The purposes of these boxes are to give the public… Read More
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of Riverview Apartments, a new 60-unit affordable apartment building in the town of Corinth, Saratoga County. The $24 million zero-emissions development includes 30 supportive units with on-site services for eligible households. In the past five years, New York State Homes and Community Renewal has created or preserved more… 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
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
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
This article was originally published in The Saratogian RISE Housing and Support Services (RISE) recently recognized the philanthropic contributions of the Bonacio family with its “Get it Done” award. According to a press release, construction on RISE’s HOMEBASE project will begin this summer thanks to the active support of the Bonacio family and their company,… 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
