The Art of Housing: A Blog

Saratoga Springs’ Mayor-elect Prioritizes Homelessness

This article was originally posted by News 6, WRGB Albany.   Mayor-elect of Saratoga Springs John Safford says mitigating homelessness will be one of his priorities when he takes office, and has a particular system he wants to see used more, the community outreach court. RISE says it has made a major impact for individuals in the… Read More

Putting Housing First at Dominic Hollow

At RISE, we believe people can focus on making positive changes in their lives when they have a safe place to live. Thus, we believe in putting housing first – by not requiring people to address their concerns before accessing housing. Join us in creating awareness during homelessness awareness month.   Creating Community. Supporting Success.… Read More

Thanksgiving at the Adelphi Street Shelter

Thank you, Hon. Francine Vero, for the beautiful Thanksgiving decorations. All our guests at the Adelphi Street Shelter appreciate the festive atmosphere! And thank you to The Olde Bryan Inn for providing the Thanksgiving Day meal.

Stewarts Holiday Match

  Thank you to Stewart’s Holiday Match program, our Youth Care Management team was able to provide warm clothing for the youth in need they serve. We appreciate the generous donations members of our community made during the 2022 Stewart’s Holiday Match campaign! With your support, we can do the work that we do!

Thank you Ben Dawson!

Thank you Ben Dawson for building new props for the Rocky Horror Picture Show Fundraising Event! “I first learned about RISE through my wife, Judge Francine Vero. Francine works with RISE in her Community Outreach Court. Seeing how much effort the staff dedicates to the program inspired me to offer my help in any way… Read More

October 2023 Staff Recognitions

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

Congratulations Liz Gregorek: October Staff on the Rise

“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

Let’s do the Time Warp Again!

We see you shivering in antici…pation! RISE is pleased to announce our annual premiere fundraising event taking place on Friday, October 27, 2023, turning the Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs into Dr. Frank N. Furter’s mansion. We invited you to take part in the fun by becoming a RHPS Sponsor or RHPS Honorary Committee… Read More

RISE Opens First Intensive Crisis Residence of its Kind in Saratoga Springs

This article was published in The Saratogian.   A project five years in the making is near completion, with RISE Housing & Support Services hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new intensive crisis residence. SunRISE Retreat is the first residence of its kind in the Capital Region, the second one in the entire state, and… Read More