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.
At RISE, we are excited to announce a transformative new partnership with the Saratoga Springs Police Department (SSPD) that aims to strengthen our outreach and engagement services. This collaboration is designed to enhance support for individuals in need and to foster positive relationships between the police and those we serve in our community. The Saratoga… Read More
Please join us in congratulating the February 2025 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. Please join us in congratulation Stace Shinn, Director of Facilities, as the February 2025… Read More
Homebase is under construction! Bonacio Construction is constructing Homebase Therapeutic Community Center that RISE Housing and Support Services will be operating soon! Homebase will be a low-barrier, psychosocial day program that will provide a supportive, safe community for vulnerable citizens to simply exist and be accepted. The Homebase program will be conveniently located at the RISE… Read More
RISE would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in Malta for their incredible generosity in donating weekly meals to our agency. The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York contacted KFC in Malta on behalf of RISE about the possibility of a food donation. As a result, Kentucky Fried Chicken… Read More
Elaina, a RISE Supported Housing resident, shares this dynamic and powerful poem, “2025” in which she expresses her feelings of loneliness. 2025 A new year begins. The ball drops in Time Square. No shock, I’m alone again. It doesn’t matter that I’m not there. Being solitary is nothing new. I recall the places I’ve have… Read More
