Spotlight on RISE Programs

Community Outreach Court Participant Moves into his Own Apartment

Mayor Kim gives Jeramy a shout-out at the State of the City Address. Jeramy, who has been experiencing homelessness and living in the wood for about ten years, recently moved into his own apartment with the assistance of the RISE Community Outreach Court Coordinators.      

Dominic Hollow Construction Update

Dominic Hollow is Under Construction Christa Construction is constructing Dominic Hollow – supported and affordable apartments –  that RISE Housing and Support Services will be operating soon! The 60 unit apartment program will contain: 18 units are designated as Supportive Housing 12 units are designated as Transitional Apartments 30 units are designated as Affordable Housing… Read More

RISE Awarded $2.3 Million for Homebase

This article was published in the Daily Gazette RISE  will use a $2.3 million grant obtained through U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko to help construct a 5,200-square-foot addition to RISE’s main office building to house a new psychosocial program. The funding was part of $12.8 million in total grants throughout the Capital Region secured in 2022… Read More

Celebrating Mental Wellness in the New Year!

Mental Wellness is the ability to cope with life’s stressors while maintaining a good quality of life. It’s about utilizing the right tools and resources to find resilience when life feels depleting. With your generous support, RISE continues to provide the housing and supportive services needed to achieve and maintain mental wellness.   Our impact… Read More

The Holidays were Festive!

The Holidays were Festive in our programs this year! Thank you to all who support our programs – enabling us to provide festive celebrations. At Hedgerow House, residents and staff enjoyed celebrating the season with a gift exchange and singing karaoke. Residents at Edgewood House celebrated the holidays with a pizza party and a gift… Read More

Now Accepting Applications for Dominic Hollow!

Applications are now being accepted for the affordable housing units at Dominic Hollow!   Dominic Hollow is a brand-new, energy-efficient apartment community located in Ballston Spa, NY, just minutes from historic downtown! Perfectly located on Dominic Drive, just off Hwy 50 and RT 67, these spacious one and two bedroom apartment homes offer residents the… Read More

Saratoga Springs’ Community Outreach Court is the Only One of Its Kind in Upstate N.Y.

This article was published in the Saratoga Today Newspaper By Thomas Dimopoulos SARATOGA SPRINGS — In 2020, the city found itself faced with a problem. An increasing pattern of people experiencing street-homelessness were frequently failing to appear in court, while others were re-offending shortly after being convicted. The result was a backlog of warrants and… Read More

Mental Health and Criminal Justice Collaboration Training

Dr. Prezioso, Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services in Saratoga County, in collaboration with RISE Housing and Support Services, presented a community-based Mental Health and Criminal Justice Collaboration training with instructors Dr. Steven Lamberti and Dr. Robert Weisman, experts in forensic psychiatry.   The training focused primarily on criminology of individuals with mental health… Read More

State Funding for Affordable Housing Project in Corinth

As posted on the NYS Homes and Community Renewal Announcement: On July 6, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $104 million has been awarded to create or preserve 864 affordable homes in 16 separate developments across New York. The funding  will further local economic development initiatives, expand the housing supply in every region, fight homelessness… Read More