This article, by Kathleen Moore, discussing RISE Housing and Support Services affording housing project, Dominic Hollow, appeared in the Albany Times-Union on Dec. 1, 2021. BALLSTON – As property values climb so high that some young teachers in Saratoga County can’t cover their rent, a new affordable housing development is under way to help. The… Read More
Please join us in congratulating the November Recognition Award 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
Thank you Adirondack Health Institute (AHI) for providing RISE staff with the LGBTQ+ Training and the buttons, pens, water bottles, and flag to help us to promote acceptance and equality in our workplace. The training helped our staff develop an greater understanding of how to communicate with and create an atmosphere of acceptance for LGBTQ+… Read More
Ellie’s recovery journey is one that embodies resilience. Throughout her life she has overcome many obstacles, bounced back from dire situations – and in spite of it all looks toward her future with courage and hope. Ellie has been clean and sober from her substance of choice, methamphetamines, for nearly a year and a half.… Read More
Hedgerow House staff and residents would like to thank Nancy Deeb for her dedication to persons in recovery at Hedgerow House and throughout Saratoga County. Nancy is a member of Pine Grove Community Church. She is also a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) and she is very involved at the Healing Springs Recovery Community Center. … Read More
Please join us in congratulating Erika Straight, the recipient of the November Staff on the Rise recognition! Erika has recently been promoted to be the Care Management Program Director. She started with RISE as a Youth Care Manager in 2018. She was quickly promoted to the Senior Youth Care Manager and in September 2020, she… Read More
Whether you are in need of a meal this Thanksgiving or a seeking to donate to help others in need of a meal, please visit these community agencies who are celebrating the Thanksgiving Tradition. Equinox Thanksgiving Dinner According to their website, “The Equinox Thanksgiving Dinner is “The Capital Region’s largest and longest-running holiday tradition.” With an… Read More
Thank you Warren Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare for the Halloween Goodies for our residents! The Warren Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a 80 bed skilled nursing and rehab facility located in Queensbury, NY.
Please join us in congratulating Samantha Macio, the recipient of the October Staff on the Rise recognition! Sam has been with RISE for seven years and was recently promoted to the Adult Care Management Supervisor. During her time with RISE Sam worked as a counselor at Progressive Steps Apartment Program (PSAP), as an Adult Care… Read More
Please join us in congratulating the October Recognition Award 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
