The Art of Housing: A Blog

Community Outreach Court Impact Report

RISE Community Outreach Court Team Since its inception in October 2020, 46 individuals have participated in the The Saratoga Springs Community Outreach Court Program. As a result, there have been demonstrable impacts on both participant wellbeing and public safety. For a complete picture of the impact the Saratoga Springs Community Outreach Court has on our… Read More

RISE Supportive Housing: Supportive Services Provides Stability

The immense success of the RISE Supported Housing, is due in large part to the support services provided by staff to our program participants. Staff have worked alongside each other for several years, and combine their efforts cohesively in order to provide excellent support services to the individuals and families in our supportive housing program.… Read More

January 2022 Staff Recognitions

Please join us in congratulating the January 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 office.… Read More

Lifestyles of Saratoga 2nd Annual Give Back Gift Wrap Bar Raises $2,000 for RISE

The true spirit of the holidays was on full display in Lifestyles of Saratoga’s elegantly decorated window on Broadway in December 2021. The shop hosted its second annual Gift Wrap Bar benefitting a local non-profit organization. Holiday shoppers were encouraged to stop by Lifestyles of Saratoga, Caroline & Main, and Union Hall (all owned by… Read More

Point in Time: Data Helps Tell the Story When It Comes to Homelessness

 Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today, Point in Time: Data Helps Tell the Story When It Comes to Homelessness When it comes to human services, particularly services for persons experiencing homelessness, the stories of people’s lives and challenges they face provides a deeper and more… Read More

Thank You Saratoga Hilton – A Successful Visit with Santa!

RISE would like to thank The Saratoga Hilton for the generous donation of $775 from the Chat with the Saratoga Santa Fundraiser! The Saratoga Hilton continued their tradition of the Visit with Santa fundraiser by offering an alternative to an in person visit, with a private virtual chat with The Saratoga Santa Claus. RISE was… Read More

Supportive Housing is Vital to the Community

RISE Housing and Support Services is committed to providing safe, affordable permanent housing. Our supportive housing programs enable people with mental health diagnoses, chronic health conditions, and other life challenges live safely and independently in their own homes. We believe that our continued expansion of these supportive housing programs in Saratoga and surrounding counties is… Read More

Join RISE in Promoting Mental Wellness

Please Join RISE in Promoting Mental Wellness! Mental wellness is the ability to cope with life’s stressors while maintaining a good quality of life. It’s about utilizing the right tools and resources to find resilience when life feels depleting. With your generous support, RISE continues to provide the housing and supportive services needed to achieve and… Read More

Hedgerow House Intern: Nicole Orologio

“As an intern at Hedgerow House, I gained confidence in myself as a professional seeking to work in substance use recovery.” 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… Read More