A year ago, March 2020, as things began to shut down due to the Covid-19 virus, Lawrence was standing on a street corner in Saratoga with a sign that said ‘Too ugly to prostitute. Anything helps.’ This year he is celebrating sobriety, being in stable housing, and a reconnection to his family. He was spotted… Read More
RISE Healthy Housing and Support Services is pleased to announce that their Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) grant has been renewed. The New York State ESSHI program provides service and operating funding for congregate supportive housing across the State. RISE will use the funds to operate 30 supported housing units in a 60-unit apartment… Read More
“Living in RISE Housing Programs – Rain House and PSAP – gave me the opportunity to heal.” “From homelessness and isolation to vitality” is the theme of Robert, a Progressive Steps Apartment Program (PSAP) resident’s story. He proudly shares how housing programs at RISE Healthy Housing and Support Services helped him regain his life. Robert… Read More
The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today, Saratoga County Street Outreach Model Guides Homelessness Effort We are all guilty of compassion fatigue and frustration at times. Witnessing a persistent community problem —or need— depending on your vantage point, with little insight into the solution can… Read More
RISE Healthy Housing and Support Services is the grateful recipient of a $250 Target gift card as part of the company’s work.win.give employee appreciation program. The program awards two hourly team members in each Target store and distribution center the chance to give a $250 Target donation to a local community organization of their choice—along… Read More
Staff on the Rise is a RISE Healthy Housing and Support Services employee recognition program which recognizes staff who possess an exemplary work ethic, excel on the job, are team players, and are an inspiration to others. The first recipient of the Staff on the Rise recognition is Nicole Smarro, House Manager at Hedgerow House,… Read More
The Healing Springs Recovery Community and Outreach Center will be hosting a Narcan Training and handing out Stay Healthy Backpacks at the Navigation Center on Friday, February 26 at 10:00 am. The Navigation Center is located at 31 Woodlawn Avenue, next to The Salvation Army. This training is being sponsored by members of the Saratoga… Read More
The Saratoga County Alliance to End Homelessness contributed this article that was posted in the Saratoga Today, Non-Profits and Faith-Based Organizations Partner on Proactive Solutions to Prevent Homelessness For many Saratoga County residents, turning to a trusted faith-based organization (“FBO” = church, synagogue, mosque, temple etc.) is a natural inclination when they find themselves struggling… Read More
Elaina, a RISE Healthy Housing and Support Services Supported Housing resident, shared a poem she wrote in hopes that it inspires others as much as it did her while writing it. Stepping Lightly She steps as lightly as a willow branch Blowing in a gentle breeze Wisps of long sun-drenched hair Barely hiding the pain in… Read More
“I am confident that the foundational experiences I’ve had with RISE will remain with me throughout my career.” 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 a macro and… Read More
