Please join us in congratulating the April 2025 Recognition Recipients! Executive Director’s Recognition The Executive Director’s Recognition is given to individuals who’s insight, efforts, and innovation elevate their program. Please join us in congratulating the Human Resources team. “I would like to give an Executive Director’s recognition to the HR team- Brendan Myers, Leisa Spakoski, and Tammy… Read More
April is Alcohol Awareness Month—a time to reflect, educate, and inspire hope. At RISE Housing and Support Services, we are proud to highlight the courageous journeys of individuals who have committed to sobriety and transformed their lives. Today, we’re honored to share Kendra’s story—one of resilience, growth, and the power of support. Kendra’s path to… Read More
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for this event—whether you enjoyed a plate of pancakes, volunteered your time, or simply showed up to lend your support. The morning was filled with good food, great company, and most importantly, the shared sense that we are all in this together.… Read More
At RISE Housing and Support Services, our mission is rooted in compassion, community, and care. That mission was met with an incredible act of generosity recently, and we’re honored to share our heartfelt thanks. This week, the Saratoga Springs Fire Department stepped up in a big way—donating much-needed mattresses to the Adelphi Street shelter. This… Read More
On March 29, 2025, Riverview Apartments hosted an amazing community event in collaboration with Pitney Meadows Community Farm, Skidmore College, Potted Planter and Saratoga Center for the Family. The purpose of the event was to get input from the community to help shape food and health programs in Saratoga County. We are so grateful to… Read More
From Street Homelessness to Independent Living Michael is a resident in the Riverview ESSHI Apartments. The ESSHI Apartments are permanent supportive housing units. They provide support services to enhance Michael’s ability to successfully live independently in the community. For Michael, the best part of independent living is that it gives him the ability to focus… Read More
Introducing Chris Callahan as the New President of the RISE Board of Directors We are excited to announce Chris Callahan as the new President of the RISE Board of Directors—a position that he is both passionate about and committed to. With an extensive history with RISE and a career full of diverse experiences, Chris is… Read More
Thank you, Saratoga County Capital Resource Committee, for the $3000 grant we received for the Adelphi Street shelter! This generous contribution will help us provide essential support and services to individuals experiencing homelessness in our community. We greatly appreciate your support! The SCCRC is a local not for profit development company that provides low interest rate… Read More
We want to take a moment to extend our deepest gratitude to Boxley’s Services for their outstanding work and unwavering support in two very important areas for our community. Over the past few months, Boxley’s Services has gone above and beyond, providing urgent cleaning services in response to a flood at Dominic Hollow Apartments caused… Read More
Each month RISE recognizes an individual in one of our programs who has made exceptional progress towards meeting their goals. This month our spotlight is on Jerry, a resident in the RISE Progressive Steps Apartment Program. Jerry has been successfully employed through the Ambassador Program, a collaboration between RISE and Universal Preservation Hall.
