Margot – An Inside Look at Homelessness
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.
The Art of Housing: A Blog
RISE TO C.R.E.A.T.E.
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
Saratoga Springs Homeless Court: No Fines or Jail Time, Just Help
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
Rocky Horror Etiquette
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
Spotlight on Will
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.
SunRISE Retreat 1 Year Anniversary
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
October 2024 Staff Recognitions
Please join us in congratulating the October 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 Melodie Masterson, Data and Content Manager, as the October Executive Director’s Recognition. Sybil Newell, RISE Executive Director shares, “I hear so… Read More
HOMEBASE Construction has Begun!
Tuesday, October 1st was a pivotal moment, for RISE as we launched our Capital Campaign and thanked donors demonstrating support for the HOMEBASE Therapeutic Community Center. HOMEBASE will provide peer support and opportunities to combat isolation and provide semi-structured therapeutic activities for individuals in our community who feel isolated, and unwelcome in places where others… Read More
Let’s Do the Time Warp Again
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
September 2024 Staff Recognitions
Please join us in congratulating the September 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 Jackie Knowles, Residential Director, Amy Potter, Development Director, and Stace Shinn, Property Manager as the September Executive Director’s Recognition recipients. Jackie,… Read More