Please join us in congratulating Marco Amantini, Shelter Advocate at the Adelphi Street Shelter, as the March Staff on the Rise. Marco started working at RISE in June 2023 as a shelter support staff and because he was excelling in his role, he was quickly promoted to the shelter advocate position. Victoria Furfaro, Advocacy and… Read More
It is with fond memories and smiling hearts that we bid farewell and happy retirement to Michael LaBelle, Supported Housing Advocate, after 25 years of dedication and service at RISE. Mike began working at RISE and in Supported Housing in October 1998. “I started working half time for Supported Housing because at the time the… Read More
“Brian is extremely dedicated and strives to provide the best services possible to the folks that he works with.” Please join us in congratulating Brian Dougherty as the November Staff on the Rise and for his recent promotion to Community Outreach Program Supervisor. Brian started working at RISE in March 2023 as a Case Manager for… Read More
Please join us in congratulating the November 2023 Recognition Recipients! Rise to the Occasion Recognition The Rise to the Occasion Recognition is given to individuals who see a need within the agency and go above and beyond to fill that need. Congratulations to the RHPS Planning Committee: Lindsey Connors, Amy Potter, Janessa Ellmers, Jolene Corlew,… Read More
Please join us in congratulating the October 2023 Recognition Recipients! Rise to the Extra Mile Recognition The Rise to the Extra Mile Recognition is given to highly motivated individuals who go that extra mile in their job. Rise to the Extra Mile honorees get to park in a designated parking space at the RISE administration… Read More
“Liz is a very quick learner and exhibits and exceptional work ethic.” Please join us in congratulating Elizabeth Gregorek, Community Residence Case Manager at Hedgerow House, as the recipient of the October Staff on the Rise recognition. Julianne Thomas, Hedgerow House Program Director says, “Liz, who started at Hedgerow House in February 2023, came in… Read More
Please join us in congratulating the August 2023 Recognition Recipients! Rise to the Extra Mile Recognition The Rise to the Extra Mile Recognition is given to highly motivated individuals who go that extra mile in their job. Rise to the Extra Mile honorees get to park in a designated parking space at the RISE administration… Read More
Please join us in congratulating Brooke Ackerknecht, Senior Youth Care Manger, as the recipient of the August Staff on the Rise recognition and for receiving her Master of Science in Forensic Psychology with Distinction in May of this year. Brooke, who previously worked in Youth Care Management in 2021, returned to RISE in February 2022… Read More
My experiences at RISE have allowed me to see what success looks like from various perspectives. RISE Housing and Support Services offers an internship program for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in social work, social science, human services, or psychology. The internship program offers students clinical and administrative rotations for a macro and micro view… Read More
Please join us in congratulating the July 2023 Recognition Recipients! Executive Director’s Recognition The Executive Director’s Recognition is given to individuals who’s insight, efforts, and innovation elevate their program. Congratulations to Ashley Field, Accounting Manager, as the July Executive Directors Recognition recipient. Ashley Field is receiving the Executive Director’s recognition this month for going above… Read More
