Please join us in congratulating the November 2024 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 Dawn White-Daum, Milestone Manor Program Director, and Lauren Gates, Milestone Manor, Recovery Care Coordinator, as the November Executive Director’s Recognition recipients.… Read More
Please join us in congratulating Renee Ramsey as the November 2024 Staff on the Rise recipient and on her recent promotion to the Support Services Director! Renee’s commitment to the individuals we serve, her leadership skills, and her unwavering dedication and hard work exemplify the qualities of a Staff on the Rise recipient. Renee began… Read More
This article was published in the Saratoga Today Newspaper and written by Cheryl Hage-Perez Being homeless or at risk for homelessness is one of the most difficult things a person can face and is one of the last experiences anyone would expect a Veteran to ever suffer. Lacking the security of knowing where they will… Read More
Rhonda was a resident at SunRISE Retreat Intensive Crisis Residence who shares her appreciation for the help she received from the very kind and caring staff. I am a newly recovering addict with mental health, domestic violence, and sexual abuse issues. I have trust issues and I did not think I would make it as… Read More
Please join us in recognizing Homelessness Awareness Month. Margot, who has experienced homelessness at various times in her life, shares her experiences and gives us an inside look at homelessness.
C.R.E.A.T.E. Studious recently installed an exhibition of artwork made by individuals receiving RISE Care Management services or living in RISE Supportive Housing. You can see the RISE TO C.R.E.A.T.E. show in the Saratoga Springs City Mayor’s office through mid November. C.R.E.A.T.E. and RISE embarked on a partnership in Spring of 2024 to bring the expressive… Read More
This article was published in the Times Union Judge Francine Vero presides over first homeless court in upstate New York After spending the day panhandling and collecting discarded bottles and cans for cash, he would push his cart along the city’s sidewalks, seeking a safe and dry place to sleep. Then on the morning of… Read More
RISE Housing and Support Services proudly presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show Fundraising Event! RISE chose Rocky Horror as the center of our signature fundraising event because of the positive impact it had (and continues to have) on individuals who have been made to feel alien, outside, or even outcast from society. For more details… 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 Will, a Milestone Manor resident who is transitioning to a lower level of care and will be moving into his own apartment in the Progressive Steps Apartment Program.
In September 2023, RISE celebrated the opening of SunRISE Retreat Intensive Crisis Residence (ICR) with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. In September 2024, staff and residents celebrated SunRISE Retreat’s 1 year anniversary! In the year since it has been opened SunRISE: 143 people were provided intensive crisis services to 143 people. 73 people successfully completed the… Read More
